About us
The Crispy Cones story
It started with a Czech pastry Jeremy couldn't stop thinking about, a tent in Rexburg, Idaho, and a whole lot of cinnamon sugar. Today there are 30+ Crispy Cones locations in 17 states, and the grill is still hot.
Founded 2018Rexburg, IdahoAs seen on Shark Tank
Meet the founders
Jeremy & Kaitlyn
Jeremy fell for trdelník, the grilled chimney cake pastry, while living in the Czech Republic. Back home in Idaho he couldn't find one anywhere, so he started perfecting his own in his aunt's kitchen, then opened a tent in Rexburg on May 4, 2018.
Kaitlyn joined that same year to run social media. Two years later they were married, and the business became a family affair. They opened their first storefront in Rexburg, took the brand to Shark Tank, and turned a local favorite into a national franchise.
Jeremy & Kait
Founder & CEO / Co-Founder & CBO
How we got here
From a tent to 17 states
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Day one
The kitchen
Testing begins in Jeremy's aunt's kitchen as he works to perfect the pastry cone.
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2018
The tent
Crispy Cones opens May 4, 2018, in a tent in Rexburg, Idaho.
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2019
The trailer
We upgrade to a shiny silver trailer and introduce soft serve ice cream.
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2021
Our first storefront
Our first brick-and-mortar location opens in Logan, Utah.
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2022
The flagship
The Main Street storefront opens in downtown Rexburg, and franchising begins.
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2023
Shark Tank
Crispy Cones lands a deal with Barbara Corcoran on Season 14 of ABC's Shark Tank.
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Today
Coast to coast
30+ locations in 17 states, from Washington to Florida, with more opening every month.
What we make
A European pastry we made our own
Our cones are inspired by trdelník, the chimney cake pastry you'll find across the Czech Republic and Central Europe. We wrap fresh dough on a rotisserie spit, grill it until golden, and roll it in cinnamon sugar or a specialty coating.
Then we fill it with your choice of spread, soft serve ice cream, toppings and drizzle. Every cone is made to order, and a brand new specialty creation drops every week.
Keep exploring
In Your Community
Locations partner with local schools, teams and nonprofits on fundraisers and events.
Own a Crispy Cones
We're looking for franchise owners to bring Crispy Cones to new cities.
Get in Touch
Questions, feedback or press? Our team is happy to help.
FAQ
About Crispy Cones
Who founded Crispy Cones?
Jeremy and Kaitlyn Carlson founded and built Crispy Cones, starting in Rexburg, Idaho in 2018.
Where did Crispy Cones start?
In Rexburg, Idaho, as a tent. The Rexburg location on Main Street is now our flagship.
What is a Crispy Cone based on?
Trdelník, a grilled chimney cake pastry popular in the Czech Republic. We fill ours with soft serve ice cream, spreads, toppings and drizzles.
Was Crispy Cones on Shark Tank?
Yes. Crispy Cones made a deal with Barbara Corcoran on Season 14 of ABC's Shark Tank. Read the story.
How many Crispy Cones locations are there?
There are 30+ Crispy Cones locations in 17 states. See all of them on our locations page.
Come say hi
Come see what the hype is all about
Every cone is grilled fresh to order, just like it was in that tent in 2018.