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BY GRANT JOHNSON
Natalia O’Mara is the owner of Jeremiah’s Italian Ice of Frisco.
GRANT JOHNSON COMMUNITY IMPACT
WHAT IS GELATI? Jeremiah’s gelati is its staple menu item that features layers of Italian ice and soft ice cream. Choose from over 40 avors of Italian ice swirled with vanilla or chocolate creamy ice cream.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice of Frisco o ers a number of options including: (from left) frosted animal cracker gelati ($6.28); grasshopper gelati ($6.28); blueberry and vanilla gelati ($5.29); and strawberry, lemon, and blueberry Italian ice ($4.29). Jeremiah’s Italian Ice of Frisco Frisco resident connects with community through sweet treats O riginally from Colombia, Natalia O’Mara always dreamed of opening her GRANT JOHNSON COMMUNITY IMPACT
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On a trip to Daytona Beach, Natalia was introduced to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice and decided it was something she had to bring back to Texas. She loved the product and its a ordability. “It’s something refreshingly di erent. Anyone looking for a cold treat any time of year will be welcome,” she said. “Anybody that’s interested in dessert, especially the dairy-free option, there’s nobody that has [exactly] what we have.” The rotating menu features 24 avors of Italian ice with most being dairy free, gluten free, nut free and vegan. O’Mara has agreed to open 10 locations in North Texas in the next ve years, hoping to open another location in February 2024. In addition to her stores, she said much of her business takes place in the
heart of the community at schools, churches and fundraising events. “We’ve really kind of fallen in love with the people in Melissa and Frisco, and just the community involvement is part of the appeal to Jeremiah’s as a brand and why we became franchisees,” O’Mara said. She said on a busy summer weekend she is out in the commu- nity at two or three events a day. With every customer, she said she hopes to give them the best service possible. “To the Frisco community: Good service is back, and we want to say our most sincere thanks to everyone who has supported us in Frisco,” she said. “It is important to us that people leave our store knowing that we appreciate them.”
own business in America. The former certi ed tness trainer explored options of opening a tness studio but wanted to open a business where she could connect with her community, she said. She opened her rst Jeremiah’s Italian Ice store as a franchisee in Melissa in May. That store is already in the top ve performing stores in the brand, and her second store in Frisco opened in December. “My American dream nally came true,” O’Mara said. “I always wanted to open my own business, but it’s a lot of work. It hasn’t been easy at all, but with my husband’s help, it came true.”
Jeremiah's Italian Ice of Frisco attends community events to serve treats.
PHOTO COURTESY JEREMIAH’S ITALIAN ICE
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice 8555 FM 423, Frisco 945-249-8990 www.jeremiahsice.com Hours: Mon.-Sun. noon-10 p.m.
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