Tom Carvel

Tom Carvel was an American entrepreneur best known for founding the ice cream franchise Carr's, which later became Carvel. In 1934, he accidentally discovered that selling soft-serve ice cream from a damaged truck was popular, leading him to start a business based on that idea. He innovated with the soft-serve concept, creating a franchise that emphasized personalized service and decorative ice cream cakes. Carvel's approach revolutionized the ice cream industry, making soft-serve widely accessible and popular across the United States. His entrepreneurial spirit and innovative techniques helped build a well-known brand still recognized today.