The business growth
Landed in the Caribbean in 2013, and backed by the positive feedback of the local community – which fell in love with our gelato – in 2014 we sealed a deal with international hotel chain Marriott for the supplement of our Gelato inside the Marriott hotel in Grand Cayman.
But this was just the first of many, greater steps. Our expansion continued, and we landed first in Panama (2016) and then in Aruba (2018) – where today there is the shop with the highest ratio revenue/square meter ever within the Marriott group.
While refurbishing the Gran Cayman flagship store to double its size and opening a second shop on the island, we opened our first shop in Katy, Houston (Texas) in December 2018. Later, in August 2019, we opened another branch in the historic Naples 5th Avenue South, the most exclusive area for shopping and dining.
Driven to expand to Colorado, in September 2020, Stefano connected with Dean Barsness and opened a new sleek modern shop in Highlands Ranch, Denver. 2021 was the year of consolidation in Florida, with another flagship store opening in Las Olas Boulevard, in the heart of Fort Lauderdale.
In 2022, we embarked on an exciting journey with the opening of our Gelato&Co. shop on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach.
In 2023, we focused on strengthening our foundation by refining our business structure, welcoming talented local professionals, and building strong partnerships with our trusted Italian suppliers to support our growing franchise model.
In 2024, we celebrated the expansion of Gelato&Co. with three new stores in Castle Rock (Denver, CO), Jupiter (South Florida), and Panama City.
Now, as we look ahead to 2025, we are putting the finishing touches on a rebranding initiative set to launch early in the year. This new chapter will elevate the customer experience and provide Gelato&Co. with the modern visual identity it deserves.
