Van Leeuwen’s founder had never made ice cream before launching his empire, but now sells 64,000 treats daily

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The ice cream shop was founded in 2008 by Ben Van Leeuwen, Pete Van Leeuwen, and Laura O’Neill. What started as selling ice cream out of a renovated post office truck, turned into brick-and-mortar shops across the United States with over 24 flavors. #icecream #vanleeuwen #icecreamday #dessert #shop #nyc #us #store #ingredients #flavor #cream #icecreamshop #eggs #mintchocolate #vanilla #chocolateicecream #vegan #softserve #groundup #startup #founder #founderstory #sweettreats #treat #food #foodie #foodtok

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The ice cream shop was founded in 2008 by Ben Van Leeuwen, Pete Van Leeuwen, and Laura O’Neill. What
started as selling ice cream out of a renovated post office truck, turned into brick-and-mortar shops across
the United States with over 24 flavors.

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