Millie's Homemade Ice Cream Partners with Franchise FastLane for Expansion Across the Nation

Millie's Homemade Ice Cream Expands Nationwide with Franchise FastLane

Millie's Homemade Ice Cream, a beloved brand from Pittsburgh, is embarking on an exciting journey toward national expansion by teaming up with Franchise FastLane. This partnership is set to leverage Franchise FastLane's expertise in franchising, allowing Millie's to deliver its chef-inspired ice creams and community-centric ethos to new markets across the United States.

Founded in 2016 by the dynamic husband-and-wife team, Chad and Lauren Townsend, Millie's Homemade Ice Cream quickly gained a reputation for its delightful flavors and welcoming atmosphere. With a strong belief in the power of ice cream to unite people, the Townsends identified a unique opportunity to grow their business through franchising, responding to numerous requests from loyal fans eager to bring Millie's to their hometowns.

As of October 2025, Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream has successfully established 20 locations across Pennsylvania and Florida, showcasing a variety of formats including traditional scoop shops, food trucks, and specialty venues. This transition to franchising marks a significant milestone in Millie’s evolution as the brand seeks to maintain its authenticity while scaling its operations responsibly.

“We’ve honed our distribution and manufacturing processes over the years, but the CarPool program is what we need as we aim beyond Pennsylvania,” Chad remarked. “With Franchise FastLane's guidance, we hope to maintain the passion and sense of community inherent to Millie's as we expand.”

Franchise FastLane's CarPool program, launched in 2023, aims to support emerging brands by offering coaching and administrative services tailored to nurturing fast yet responsible growth. Millie's will benefit from this program’s structure, which includes support in lead qualification for potential franchise partners, territory checks, and strategic planning.

Tim Koch, President and COO of Franchise FastLane, expressed his excitement about the partnership: “Millie's is the perfect example of a brand that embodies passion, quality, and connection to the community. With their established infrastructure and the heartfelt approach they take to their products, I am confident that they will leave a lasting mark on the market as they grow.”

The foundation of Millie’s success lies in its dedication to quality ingredients and meaningful relationships. The brand is committed to sourcing heritage breed dairy and collaboration with local food artisans to enhance its offerings, ensuring each scoop is a product of care and community spirit. Millie’s also emphasizes creating a positive workplace for its employees, aiming to provide competitive wages.

As Millie's looks to the future, the partnership with Franchise FastLane marks a commitment to sharing their unique flavors and community-first approach with a broader audience.

For further details on Franchise FastLane's CarPool program and how to become a franchisee with Millie's Homemade Ice Cream, interested parties can visit Franchise FastLane's website.

About Franchise FastLane

Founded in 2017, Franchise FastLane has established itself as a trusted partner for emerging franchise brands across the country. With a proven track record of guiding nearly 9,000 franchise units and helping over 3,600 entrepreneurs achieve ownership, Franchise FastLane is at the forefront of changing lives through business ventures.

About Millie's Homemade Ice Cream

Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream was envisioned by Chad and Lauren Townsend in 2014, who saw a gap in Pittsburgh's food landscape for a shop dedicated to real, homemade ice cream. Through their unwavering passion for quality and community, Millie's has grown from humble beginnings in their kitchen to a successful brand that includes production facilities and multiple locations on the East Coast, many of which are franchised. Millie's focus on quality friendships and sourced ingredients exemplifies its commitment to the community and its flavors.