The closure of dozens of Rite Aids across the United States has had multiple repercussions, specifically in the pharmacy space.
It’s also having repercussions in ways people might not have thought of.
According to Men’s Journal, many people might recognize Thrifty Ice Cream as the scoops chain located inside Rite Aid pharmacies.
Since Rite Aid is shuttering stores nationwide, TheStreet explains, the company will thus close about 500 Thrifty Ice Cream locations by default.
Launched in the 1940s, The Thrifty Ice Cream website describes the brand as ice cream “For the people, by the people.”
“With love comes longevity,” the site reads. “Our plant in El Monte, CA, is full of familiar faces. Many of our employees have been churning out ice cream for three decades, marking each hand-crafted carton they scoop with their name.
“We also taste-test hundreds of new flavors every year. It’s a hard job, but somebody’s gotta do it! Our team can even make exclusive, custom flavors like Sriracha Swirl and Bacon & Cheddar.”
Indeed, Thrifty Ice Cream appears to have accrued quite the following: Reddit users praise the brand in several threads, with one page stating, “Thrifty Ice cream, you know what’s up!”
“I love Thrifty Ice Cream, they’re one of the best quality ice creams for the price,” commented one Redditor. “I remember when the containers would go on sale, three for $5.
“Black Cherry, Chocolate Malted Crunch, Rainbow Sherbet, and Mint Chip were my favorite.”
The Los Angeles Times notes that the future of Thrifty Ice Cream remains unknown for now: While its brick-and-mortar stores will soon be no more, the brand might still be sold off and rejuvenated under a new company.
