Author Archives: George Dunlap

About George Dunlap

1973 my parents opened their ice cream store called Peppermint Patti's in Defiance, OH. We served soft ice cream/custard and hand scooped ice cream. During my years at Bowling Green State University (1973-1977) I worked in the store and traveled NW Ohio selling frozen ice cream novelties to grocery stores. After I graduated from BGSU in 1977, I traveled the Midwest USA selling Ice Cream machines, designing and bulding ice cream stores.

Supply Chain – Why the Global Supply Chains May Never Be the Same….. WSJ

Back sometime… the first week, COVID hit our world, of March of 2020, I was working with Perry’s Ice Cream and the folks at Progressive (Cleveland, OH) Field. We were preparing for the start of the 2020 Baseball Season, and then the world shut-down.

The last thing Jenna Stierhoff, with Delaware Northwsj (Stadium Foodservice operator) said to me as we all started walking out; see you in 2 weeks.

Yes we all thought our world would go back to Normal soon. Nothing was further from the Truth. We may Never go back to those days. According to a new WSJ documentary…it may never return.

Our Supply Chain….has it changed forever………..

This documentary is worth the price and is an education in how we as small business owners must adapt to the our new environment. This week I celebrate my 67th birthday and I can tell you……the world is always changing. I embrace the change and look to serve my customers with the services they require.

Serving the Retail Ice Cream Industry – Since 1973

Call me anytime; I am always at your service no matter your needs.

George Dunlap, March 23, 2023

Treehouse Treats and Treasures

…another specialty delivery by George Dunlap

Treehouse Treats and Treasures, Logan, OH, another satisfied customer of Perry’s Ice Cream, received their C. Nelson 16dip ice cream cabinet for their 2022 season. Since COVID the ability of my clients (Perry’s for example) having equipment delivered to their retail customers, has been severely impaired, George Dunlap offers prompt and UN-damaged deliveries.

Specialty deliver of ice cream equipment by WWW.GEORGEDUNLAP.COM is supported by over 45 years serving the Retail Ice Cream shop market. Delivery by someone who fully understands the importance of setting up equipment for scooping ice cream. George Dunlap knows ice cream equipment.

Specialty Logistics by GEORGE DUNLAP
TREEHOUSE TREATS and TREASURES, LOGAN, OH, USA
Valerie, owner of Treehouse Treats & Treasures, another happy customer. Specialty Graphics by George Dunlap, call today.

Where am I going……

….living the dream, by the rules of God. Many of you may know I retired from C. Nelson Mfg., Co. June 2021, after a 40 year run with the Smith Family. Although , I have not retired from the industry I grew-up in; the “Ice Cream Retail Industry” is my passion and my family is my love. I am always at your service call me anytime. Stay tuned as my exciting future continues to unfold. www.GeorgeDunlap.com or 614-378-8466

Design and Building your Dream Ice Cream Shop – Step #1 the Hand Draw – the hardest part of the Dream….laying it all out!

From this………..
Once you have a location…….and it looks good. Now comes step #1 the Hand Draw Layout before you give it to your designer. With over 40 years scooping and serving all sorts of Ice Cream treats, I have the eye to help you save time and money! $$ Contact me today for a free analysis of your needs.
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Once you have your equipment and work flow laid out it is time to go to the designer. The Design firm, Mindful Design Consulting, will take my layout and develop your total store package; from construction drawings to the color on your cups to developing your social media branding, they can add the COLOR and JAZZ that keeps your customers coming back.

Picture by: Mindful Design Consulting.

Mindful Design, Check out this exciting link, takes the raw….and adds “all that Jazz“!

#CONECON2021 NICRA 2021 Convention this November. Let’s Celebrate!

My wife, Nancy, and I are looking forward to a Celebration this November in Orlando, Fl at the 2021 NICRA Convention #CONECON2021. If you are new to the Ice Cream Retail industry please consider becoming a part of this large family of Ice Cream Retail Operators and Owners. A great organization; to share and learn new ideas about our wonder Industry.

MINDFUL DESIGN CONSULTING – CONVERSATION WITH KATIA KOHLWES

Several weeks ago I, George Dunlap, had the pleasure to be interviewed by Katia Kohlwes of Mindful Design Consulting. We talked about helping entrepreneurs in the ice cream retail business. Her company, Mindful Design, offers a unique vision and connection between modern Store Branding & Retail Store Layout. Checkout the interview here.