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May 2008:
Mini
Melts Ice Cream Product Endorsement
"I
love it man!" (Mini Melts Ice Cream).
"You're
right on."
"Mini
Melts is a fantastic ice cream product that both kids
and grownups too will go ga-ga over."
"Great
packaging, name and flavor all combine to place Mini
Melts on the cutting edge of commercially packaged deserts."
"As
the founder of Chuck E. Cheese, I know firsthand that
there is no better match than kids and ice cream."
"Any
fun business or venue that sells to kids MUST sell Mini
Melts Ice Cream."
"It's
a no-brainer - more ka-ching!"
"I
heartedly endorse Mini Melts Ice Cream and encourage
every kid's based business, including Chuck E. Cheese,
to sell this fabulous product."
Gene
Landrum, PhD
Founder of Chuck E. Cheese business
VIEW GENE LANDRUM'S
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August
2008:
WTU
Cadre - Fort Campbell Day at Nashville Shores
 Thanks
again for providing money to help purchase water park
tickets for the WTU Cadre of Ft. Campbell. Through your
generous support, many men, women and their families were
able to enjoy a day of sun and fun at Nashville Shores.
The
WTU Cadre are individuals who take care of the ill and
wounded soldiers at Fort Campbell, KY. There are approximately
100 Cadre and they assist approximately 800 wounded soldiers.
They have to literally work day and night to ensure their
assigned soldiers' medical, physical, mental and any
other needs are met. They basically are "on-call" for their
soldiers 24/7 and, beside the caregiving they provide,
they help soldiers transition back into military service
or into civilian life. The Cadre do not get many days off,
so it was a great treat that they were able to spend a
recent day off with family and friends at Nashville Shores.
Thanks
again for your help and your company's commitment to our
military. We at Nashville Shores appreciate it greatly.
Sincerely,
Daniel Strobel
Director of Marketing/PR
Nashville Shores
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July 2008:
"It was a pleasure to visit Mini Melts Ice Cream Factory
in Norwich."
"I was impressed with the operation and productivity
of the company."
"I look forward to watching their success,
and I wish them the best of luck in the future." - Rob
Simmons, Business Advocate, State of Connecticut
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October 2007:
 Mr.
Tom Mosey, being interviewed by Mr. John Troland on Business
Beat Live about the rapid growth of Mini Melts.
Business Beat Live is a nationally acclaimed business tv interview show
that debuted on May 17, 1995. Business Beat Live has aired
some 565 shows featuring high profile business guests and
authors who have come in from all over America, at their
expense, to appear on the show. John A.Troland is the Executive
Producer and host of Business Beat Live and also books all
show guests.
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August 2007:
I would like to thank you for providing Mini-Melts for our
last day of Vacation Bible School. There were many happy boys
and girls in the Middle Department which were the winners
of coin challenge. You generosity is greatly appreciated.
In Him,
Lloyd Bayreuther
Groton Bible Chapel
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July/August
2007:
"We were the small guy getting pounded by the giant, but
we managed to succeed and were able to weather that storm."
- Tom Mosey, President Mini Melts Inc.
When Mini Melts president Tom Mosey founded the company in 1996,
his mission was to market a product that people all over the
world love, young or old: ice cream. However, Mini Melts is
not your ordinary ice cream.
As for why Mosey opted to sell publishing company and invest
in a cryogenically frozen ice cream, he explains that two special
people played a big role in his decision. "If you look
on our Web site, it has a picture of two kids eating Mini Melts,"
He says. "Those are my kids."
"I tell people that they can be assured they're getting
the best-quality product because we make it for those kids.
I know that sounds corny, but it's actually true. Business is
business. I don't have to do this particular business, but my
kids really enjoy it. They couldn't care less if their dad owns
a real estate in Dallas, but if he owns an ice cream company,
that's fun and exciting. It's pretty much the only ice cream
they'll eat, so it has to be the very best."
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August 2007:
Mini Melts Inc was selected as one of the fastest growing
companies in the United States by INC Magazine, with a massive
growth rate of over 800% in the last 3 years Mini Melts Inc
ranked 274 in the Inc 500.
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August 2007:
After a year of being with you guys, I would like to take a
moment to compliment the guys behind the scenes. To start, the
whole organization seems to have taken a different attitude
since the winter months. Before, it was an organization, who,
like many, was rigid on its 'rules' and policies. Now, you guys
are a 'what can we do to help you be successful'.
Bill lent me a coin sorter. "No, our policy is this"........
but after a few seconds, "okay, here is what I can do".
It saved the account, him helping me. Dan with monthly invoicing
to me on-line. Rick in the back helping me with fliers, signs,
etc.
Kim is such a sweetheart. She is the epitome of "how can
I help you". Anytime I have an emergency or need to talk
with someone, others would just right down a note. She makes
sure the note is received and calls me back if the person might
not get back to me right away. She always has my invoices right
away, even bringing them to the dock if we are still loading
up. The little things that make a difference.
Dan on the dock was very helpful for me. Making sure he packed
things right, with enough snow, etc. He is in back now but wanted
to compliment him. The lady, I can't remember her name, in back
was helpful in getting orders or getting new tags, all on a
timely basis.
Matt, great guy. Helped me several times with vending machine
questions and equipment questions if Bill and/or Rick was away.
Always helping me if I needed it.
There is a great attitude there now, Tom. From top to bottom,
there is a 'can do' attitude. I thought you should know. With
this regime in CT, you will continue to succeed, Tom. Congratulations
on being in the top 100........ CT is a major reason why..........
its people.
Have a great day guys............
Jim Tyler
Mini Melts ice cream
Your gateway to a successful FUNdraiser, Fair, & Event,
Adding sales to businesses along the seacoast
87 Oak Hill Road
Barrington, NH 03825
phone 603/ 664-5153
fax 603/ 664-8905
cell 603/ 828-2109 |
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October 2006:
 Entrepreneur
of the Year
Shawn Kilcoyne
President, Mini Melts of America, Inc.
Langhorne - PA US
When Shawn Kilcoyne was eighteen and his brother Dan was fifteen
they went on vacation in Orlando. The brothers, who always
dreamed of becoming entrepreneurs, discovered DippinDots.
The brother developed a business plan. To their surprise,
they were approved. They started selling the ice cream in
their high school cafeteria. Within three years, they built
the third largest DippinDots Dealership.
However,
the suspension of the DippinDots dealer network destroyed
everything the brothers worked so hard for. DippinDots decided
to turn into a franchise, adding expensive royalties. The
brothers began to look for alternative sources for the product.
They stumbled across U.K. manufacture with a similar product
called MiniMelts. Shawn immediately contacted the MiniMelts
to build a manufacturing plant in the U.S.
Once
they switched, DippinDots sued Minimelts for patent violation
and named them in the suit. Unable to afford the lawsuit,
they were forced to close. However, the manufacturer of MiniMelts,
had the wherewithal to continue. Durning the trial it was
discovered that Dippin’ Dots committed fraud in the patent
application process. MiniMelts won the lawsuit.
Shawn
and Dan formed MiniMelts of America and decided to open vending
machine locations instead of retail outlets. Today MiniMelts
operates over 300 MiniMelts locations.
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August 2006:
 "Before
most kids their age had figured out where they wanted to go
to college, Shawn and Dan Kilcoyne were on their way to success.
While their classmates were worried about tests, the brothers
were growing a business selling flash-frozen ice cream. Today,
Shawn, 28, and Dan, 23, own close to 100 vending machines
that dispense Mini Melts, treats cryogenically frozen into
little chunks of melt-in-your-mouth ice cream." - Specialty
Retail Report
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August 2006:
 "When
Dippin' Dots sued Mini Melts for allegedly violating its patent,
the brothers were named in the lawsuit. Dan was just 18. Their
parents took out a second mortgage to keep their businesses
afloat, but one by one, they closed the Dippin' Dots kiosks
they had worked so hard to build.
Mosey
helped defend the Kilcoynes, and eventually the lawsuit was
thrown out of court after a judge found that Dippin' Dots'
creator had acquired his patent by fraud."
- Crissa Shoemaker DeBree, Bucks County Courier Times.
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August 2005:
Breaking News:
Judge awards over $1.9 million in attorney
fees - Between Dippin' Dots, Inc & Defendants Mini
Melts, Inc.
See Verdict
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November 2004:
 "Exploding
ice cream. Mini Melts, a brand of cryogenically frozen "popcorn"
ice cream, has added carbon-dioxide-infused Pop Rocks candy
to create Mini Melts Rocks. Company owner Tom Mosey hasn't heard
the urban legend about the child star who blew up after mixing
Coke and Pop Rocks, but he swears his product is only dangerous
to those watching their weight."
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FUNWORLD
- September 2004
 Mini
Melts Arrive in Canada
Mini Melts, the cryogenically frozen ice cream (in other words,
deeply frozen ice cream), has debuted in Canada. Now available
at locations in Niagara Falls - near the world famous Maid of
the Mist, at Table Top, and next to The Casino. The Canadian
Parks Department approved the deal, and on the day after Canada
Day (July 1), almost 3,000 cups of Mini Melts were sold in just
one location, making it one of the busiest Mini Melt locations
in the world.
In anticipation of incredible growth in Canada, the company
has opened a factory in Canada. Mini Melts is uniquely made,
with no air whipped into it as with traditional ice cream. As
a result, it cannot be scooped, but it does pack flavor into
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"Unlike
similar products Mini Melts has very good butterfat content
and actually has pleased many guests expecting a less creamy
product like the competition. Our guests and staff have been
very excited about Mini Melts and we are getting great financial
results."
Dan Anderson
Food Services Manager
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium |
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"I
can recommend Mini Melts to any foodservice operation. The president
of Mini Melts, Tom Mosey, is a true professional who assisted
us in getting started with Mini Melts at our ballpark, and was
an instrumental part of dealing with our client, the Somerset
Patriots."
Michael McDermott
General Manager
Centerplate
Somerset Patriots |
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July 2004:
 "Your
generous donation of Mini Melts for our Reading Program Party
was a very welcome addition."
"The children will remember the delicious treat for a long
time to come."
Rosemary Bunch
Director
Allan Shivers Library and Museum |
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July 2004: Mini Melts Makes a Big Splash in Canada
Mini Melts has arrived in Canada.
You can now find delicious Mini Melts at three locations in
Niagara Falls, by the world famous Maid of the Mist, at Table
Top and next to the Casino. Congratulations to Lou Perry for
negotiating with the Canadian Parks Department and arranging
locations in one of the number one tourist attractions in all
of Canada.
Sales are incredible! The day after Canada Day almost 3000 cups
were sold in just one of the locations, making it one of the
busiest Mini Melts locations in the world.
In anticipation of incredible growth in Canada, we have opened
a factory in Toronto. This brings our world wide total to 9
factories and sales in 16 countries.
I just returned from there and I have not quite decided which
takes my breath away more, Mini Melts or the Falls!
Best regards,
Tom Mosey |
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July 2004:
Breaking News:
PATENT INVALIDITY - Between Dippin'
Dots, Inc & Defendants Mini Melts, Inc.
See Verdict
Court
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May 2004:
Lake
Compounce, Near Hartford in Connecticut opened today for
the summer, with three Mini Melts carts. This is the oldest
theme park in the United States, opening in the 1840's, they
are now owned by the Kenny Wood group.
They decided to replace all their Dippin' Dots Carts after they
tried Mini Melts at the 2003 IAAPA show.
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February 2004:
PATENT INVALIDITY - Between Dippin'
Dots, Inc & Defendants Mini Melts, Inc.
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November 2003:
"The bottom line is they, Mini Melts, are concerned with
more than just selling products; they are orientated to creating
a relationship as well." - Joel Mannheim, Director of
Food & Beverage, Wet'n Wild Orlando
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