The stories of family businesses that go down the drain when the founder passes away are legion. There was a pleasant local ice cream business that was founded by an entrepreneur early last century and thrived under his tutelage.
Perhaps you've heard of Carvel ice cream. If you have, you no doubt remember that ole Tom himself did his own ads long, long after he should have retired. Who can forget Cookie Puss or Fudgie the Whale (try as we might)? But alas, when Tom left us things went south.
A few weeks ago, I was passing by one of his remaining outlets and thought I would try a new soft serve concoction with M&M candies in it. Made with vanilla soft serve, I was informed they were out of vanilla. Bear in mind, they only carry vanilla and chocolate. So last night, I was wandering by and thought I'd give it another shot. This time they had the vanilla. Great! But they were out of M&Ms.
Aaaand down the drain they go.
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