You may not have felt like eating fries on National French Fry Day in steamy weather earlier this week, but National Ice Cream Day, which falls on Sunday, may be more palatable.
Like pretty much everything, the price of ice cream is up year-over-year. However, demand is holding steady. Premium brands are losing ground to less-expensive ones and frozen novelties like ice cream sandwiches and popsicles are selling better than regular ice cream.
Here are some more ice cream stats:
According to Cincinnati-based retail data firm 84.51°, the ice cream flavor most Americans scream for is chocolate, which got 36% of the vote, followed by cookies and cream (25%). Mint chocolate chip and butter pecan tied for third with 24% each.
The company says that 72% of us will be getting our ice cream fix at the grocery store while 26% will get theirs at an ice cream shop.
Whichever way you go, there are freebies and discounts to be found:
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Baskin Robbins
Visit a Baskin Robbins store from July 17-23 and get $5 off any purchase of $15 or more. Shopping online or through the app? Use the coupon code BECOOLER.
Carvel
The ice cream chain is offering a BOGO deal. Buy one small soft serve in a cone or cup and get a second free.
Cold Stone Creamery
Enjoy $4 off purchases of $20 or more as well as free delivery when buying through the mobile app.
Dairy Queen
Get $1 off any dipped cone at participating stores when you order through the DQ app.
Dippin’ Dots
Check with your local store to see when their two-hour window for giving away free mini cips of Dippin’ Dots is scheduled.
DoorDash: Ice Cream Shop
Too hot to even contemplate going outside? Get $5 a pint of ice cream Sunday with the code ICECREAM5.
Haagen Dazs
You can still enter to win free ice cream and merchandise by entering Hagen Dazs’ giveaway by Sunday. Find out how on their social media accounts.
Insomnia Cookies
Get a free scoop with any purchase in store or for delivery.
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Salt & Straw
Buy any 5 pints and get a free surprise pint and free shipping through Monday. Or if you are dieting, you can enjoy smelling like ice cream with a spritz of their new edible culinary perfumes.
Whole Foods
Get 25% off ice cream and frozen treats through Tuesday.
Yogurtland
Real Rewards members and get triple points on any order in-store or online.
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