our program

When it comes to products, few companies can match our offerings. We carry a complete line of bulk product, extensive line of prepackaged and novelty items, a comprehensive line of healthcare products, and the largest Smart Snacks approved dessert items in the industry.

Best of all, Hershey's® start-up costs are low! You get franchise benefits without franchise fees and hassles. That adds up to more profit for you, and easier startup.

With our program, you have access to:

Hershey's® recognized brand name and premium quality products attracts and retains more customers, while our extensive equipment program* saves your business money.
*Based on volume requirements.

food service

Hershey’s® Ice Cream is proud of the variety of food service organizations we serve. Our vast experience allows food service operators to concentrate on their job and not worry about their ice cream program.

With our experience, industry knowledge, superior products and services, our list of food service businesses grows daily.

dining

You're proud of the food you serve, but what about your dessert selection? Make a lasting impression by serving Hershey’s® Ice Cream and ensure that your customers will return again and again. Our history with dining establishments proves that.

Hershey’s® will train your staff in the art of upselling desserts to your customers and show you how to use P.O.P. materials to help increase your check averages. Plus, customized marketing and P.O.S. materials to allow you to promote your ice cream program at minimal to NO COST to you.

education

Hershey’s® Ice Cream is sold in over 13,000 K-12 schools and more than 600 colleges and universities. Our expertise in the K-12 nutritional guidelines and the challenges they face helped us to form our nation leading Smart Snacks in Schools program. You can learn all about our specialized school program by visiting our Smart Snacks in Schools page here.

Hershey’s® vast experience with colleges and universities stems from the fact that we currently serve so many. Many of these locations sell Hershey’s® products in several areas of their campuses. If you are considering a switch, or looking to start an ice cream program at your school, contact the Hershey’s® education experts today!

parlors

No other ice cream company offers so much for so little. Hershey’s® Ice Cream is not a franchise, and as such, you pay NO ROYALTY OR FRANCHISE FEES, meaning you get to sell a top quality, premium product and make more money.

We will offer our many years of expertise to aid you in setting up a profitable ice cream parlor. Our ice cream experts will guide you in store layout, portion control and many other profitable tips. Don't forget to ask about our no-cost equipment program*. Plus, our overweight can will give you more dips to sell, and more money in your pocket.

We offer several variations of parlor set-ups. To see which is right for you, contact us and start selling a brand name your customers already love! Or, click here to see our bulk brochure.
*Based on volume requirements.

recreation

Hershey’s® Ice Cream and recreation go together perfectly. We service many different facilities, including high school sporting events, college and semi-pro stadiums, an NFL stadium, amusement parks, and more!

Our no-cost equipment program* gets you the freezers you need to service large groups of fans and increase sales. We also have portable show carts and push carts that enable you to conveniently go to where the sales are, and are suitable for ice cream or novelties!
*Based on volume requirements.

retail

When it comes to retailing ice cream products, no one has you covered like Hershey’s® Ice Cream! Our equipment program* saves you money, while Hershey’s® premium products will keep customers coming back again and again.

With the addition of superior customer service, our own delivery system, and industry leading P.O.P., you have a complete ice cream program that is fun, easy and profitable.

Join the thousands of locations that are selling Hershey’s® 1.5qt containers, round pints, ice cream cakes, and or our delicious novelties today!
*Based on volume requirements.