100-Year-Old Ice Cream Brand Coming to Arizona on March 30

A popular ice cream and dessert brand is making its debut in Arizona with free cones for the first 100 guests. 

Written By Deepali Singla
Image of five-flavor ice cream slices served at Rainbow Cone (Image credit: Image credit: Official | Rainbow Cone)

Chicago-based Rainbow Cone will open a new ice cream shop in Surprise on March 30, 2026. The opening will feature the brand’s signature stacked ice cream slices, along with grand opening celebrations and giveaways.

Rainbow Cone Opens First Arizona Location

Nearly 100 years after opening in Chicago’s South Side, The Original Rainbow Cone is expanding into Arizona. Located at 13510 N. Litchfield Rd., the shop will bring its iconic five-flavor slices to the Surprise community.

The approximately 1,250-square-foot shop in the busy retail corridor includes indoor seating for 15, along with an outdoor patio.

The store is managed by a team of local investors with ties to the brand. A representative of the ownership group, Fathi Abdallah, said they have known Rainbow Cone since childhood. They used to visit its original Chicago location, and the Arizona expansion is an opportunity to bring a multi-generational tradition to a new audience.

The menu features milkshakes, mini donuts, sundaes, ice cream cakes, and curated “Sliced Creations,” in addition to its signature stacked slices.

The brand was established in 1926 by “Grandpa Joe” Sapp and his wife Kathleen. The Buonavolanto family collaborated with the founding family to expand the brand nationally.

  • Location: 13510 North Litchfield Road, Suite B; Surprise, Arizona, 85379
  • Operating Hours: Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Grand Opening Celebrations

To celebrate the grand opening and 100 years of service, Original Rainbow Cone will offer a free rainbow cone to the first 100 guests on March 30. All opening-day guests will be entered into a raffle to win free ice cream for one year.

The official ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for March 31 at 9 a.m. City officials and members of the Surprise Economic Development Department will welcome the new business.

With nearly 30 permanent locations, Rainbow Cone continues to bring quality desserts to new markets nationwide. The brand also gives benefits to its loyal customers through Rainbow Rewards and birthday offers.

Love our content?
Add WhatNow as a preferred source on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search.

Be the First to Know

From new restaurant openings to exciting retail launches and real estate insights, be the first to know what’s happening in Phoenix

Share This Article
Follow:
Deepali Singla is a food technologist by discipline and a seasoned, versatile writer by profession. Her passion for writing emerged during her academic journey. With a strong foundation in research, she excels at crafting well-researched content. Combining technical knowledge with a flair for storytelling, Deepali brings depth and clarity to her work.
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *