Mr. Whippy Australia
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Mr. Whippy Australia is a franchise of ice-cream vendors operating in Australia.
History[]
The original Mr. Whippy in the United Kingdom franchised internationally to Australia in 1962 by sending ten vans on a ship from Southampton to Sydney, following success, a second batch was set the year after, consisting of twenty-four vans. The company's franchise in Australia continued until the mid-1970s, after which the physical vehicle fleet was sold to private operators. During the franchise period from Mr. Whippy in the UK, around 200 Commer Karrier vans were imported from the UK to Australia.[1]
In 1982, the trademark "Mr Whippy" was registered in Australia by ice cream parlour company Mr Whippy Pty Ltd. Today, the Franchised Food Company owns the brand.[2][3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "» History". Retrieved 2020-07-12.
- ^ "Mr Whippy licked into shape for summer". Sydney Morning Herald. 4 September 2015. Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- ^ "Heat on Mr Whippy imitators". The West Australian. 14 September 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-11-11. Retrieved 2019-10-02.
External links[]
- Official website (Australia)
- Australian companies established in 1962
- Manufacturing companies established in 1962
- Retail companies established in 1962
- Dairy products companies of Australia
- Manufacturing companies based in Melbourne
- Ice cream brands
- Ice cream vans