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Biz Buzz: Ammon family’s Italian ice pop-up is now a year-round business

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BIZ BUZZ

AMMON

Their pop-up Italian ice business closed at the end of the summer, but they’re still filling orders

Courtesy Mark Richardson

AMMON – When Rita’s Italian Ice Cafe closed down several years ago, Misty Richardson of Ammon started wondering where she could go to satisfy her craving for the non-dairy ice cream-like treat.

After watching her brother’s Italian ice business take off on the East Coast, she thought about starting a similar venture in her neighborhood. As she discussed it with her husband, Mark, they decided, if nothing else, it was a good opportunity to teach their kids the work ethic of running a business.

They set up a stand in their front yard this spring without fanfare, and Mark tells EastIdahoNews.com the response has been…

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