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The Scoop on Brigham's, inc.
Get a Taste of Brigham's
The Founder:
Edward L. Brigham - Known for his generous portions and rich, creamy cones and sundaes, Brigham became a neighborhood hero in 1924 by making ice cream and candies from closely-guarded recipes in the back room of his store. Eighty-nine years later, New Englanders still crave the ice cream he made famous.
The Scoop:
A New England original, Brigham's ice cream is produced locally in order to ensure quality and consistency. Brigham's premium ice cream ranks first place in Boston supermarkets in four flavor categories of ice cream sales, including vanilla, chocolate chip, chocolate and coffee. Highlights from Brigham's rich, flavorful history include:
In 1914, The Durand Company opened a retail candy and ice cream shop in Post Office Square in Boston.
In 1924, Edward Brigham opened an ice cream shop, called "The Little Shop," in Newton Highlands.
By 1929, The Little Shop had become so successful, Brigham merged with The Durand Company and began to expand his Brigham's restaurants throughout Massachusetts.
In 1983, Brigham's began selling quarts of its ice cream line to grocery stores and supermarkets.
In 1993, Brigham's purchased the popular frozen yogurt brand, Élan. Élan products are currently sold throughout New England.
The Secret...
is still safe. While many an ice cream connoisseur has tried to decipher its recipe, Brigham's keeps its award-winning recipe top secret. In fact, it is in a locked vault. Brigham's has only revealed that it begins with an exclusive vanilla extract imported from Madagascar and is made with only the finest Vermont cream and premium ingredients, such as Pacific Northwest strawberries and top-quality whole nuts, candies and mix-ins. Brigham's ice cream is a full 15 percent butterfat recipe, making it a true, rich premium brand.
Nothin' Plain About Vanilla:
For several consecutive years, Brigham's Vanilla ice cream consistantly has been the number one selling ice cream in Boston over any other brand.
Of the top 15 most popular flavors in the U.S., the majority of ice cream lovers prefer vanilla by a whopping margin - 29 percent. (Chocolate ranks second at 8.9 percent).
Brigham's Vanilla ice cream also holds the #1 ranking over all other frozen foods sold in New England.
While ice cream is enjoyed year-round, Brigham's highest sales are during the months of November and December, which are traditionally the slowest months for ice cream sales nationally. The company attests this surge to holiday entertaining and the desire for the best-tasting Vanilla ice cream available.
Home Sweet Home:
Today, Brigham's Ice Cream can be enjoyed at 27 locations in Massachusetts. Brigham's Ice Cream products and Élan Frozen Yogurt also are sold at grocery stores and supermarkets throughout New England. Brigham's headquarters and ice cream factory are located just seven miles west of Boston at 30 Mill Street, Arlington, Massachusetts, 02476. Brigham's franchises and corporate office employ more than 350 associates committed to keeping Brigham's ice cream a family favorite for years to come.
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