Alsies Welcomes First Franchisee in Harrisburg, PA – Scott Shapiro to open Alsies Ice Cream Truck in March 2025

By Alsies Franchising

HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alsies, a technology-enabled ice cream truck franchise, is excited to announce its first franchisee, Scott Shapiro, who will be opening a new location

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