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February 21, 2026 — Nite Creamery, the premium ice cream brand known for its freshly made ice cream and “Earth’s Creamiest Ice Cream,” today announced it has signed a 5-location territory deal in Arizona. The agreement marks the brand’s first multi-unit franchise expansion and a significant milestone in its mission to redefine the American ice cream experience.

The deal was signed with a local entrepreneurial group and will bring five new Nite Creamery locations to the greater Phoenix area over the next three years, covering the communities of Surprise, Chandler, Buckeye, Peoria, and Goodyear.

Nite Creamery’s flagship Tempe location drew long lines from day one, earning over 1,200 five-star reviews in under 10 months.

Nite Creamery’s flagship location in Tempe, which opened in 2025, has become a regional destination, earning over 1,200 five-star reviews on Google in less than 10 months and becoming the #1 rated ice cream shop in the city. The brand’s success is built on its unique production method: every scoop of freshly made ice cream is prepared to order in front of the customer, creating a denser, smoother, and fresher product than traditional batch-frozen ice cream.

Surprise, AZ — one of five new locations.

Signature interior built for the guest experience.

The Nite Creamery franchise model is designed for consistency and simplicity, with a curated menu of signature and seasonal flavors, a modern brand identity, and a repeatable operational system. Franchise partners receive comprehensive training, ongoing support, and access to the same systems that fueled the Tempe location’s rapid growth.

According to the International Franchise Association, the food and beverage franchise sector continues to see strong growth, with customer demand for premium, experiential concepts at an all-time high. Nite Creamery is positioned at the intersection of premium dessert, experiential retail, and community-driven hospitality.