You say you’re an ice cream fan, but how much do you really know about it? Jim Yang, MBA ’97, opened his first Cold Stone Creamery franchise in Palo Alto in 2003 and another in Menlo Park in 2005, a venture that has made him something of an expert on the frozen treat. Test your ice cream IQ here. If you ace the exam, we think you should treat yourself to Yang’s personal favorite—Coffee Lovers Only—coffee ice cream mixed with roasted almonds, crushed Heath Bar and caramel. He promises “this will rock your world.”
1. What is the biggest detriment to ice cream consumption at Cold Stone franchises in the Bay Area?
(A) rain
(B) cold weather
(C) distance from a movie theater
2. True or False: Sorbet is nondairy, made from iced fruit puree and other ingredients.
3. Vanilla is the most popular ice cream flavor nationwide. What is the most popular flavor in Palo Alto?
(A) vanilla
(B) chocolate
(C) coffee
(D) cake batter
4. The most common order is the “love it” (10-ounce) size in a:
(A) waffle bowl
(B) waffle cone
(C) chocolate-dipped waffle cone
5. True or False: One of the most popular children’s orders is mint ice cream with gummy bears.
6. True or False: Yang has witnessed an adult ordering the same combination.
Answer Key: 1. (A) 2. True 3. (C) 4. (B) 5. True 6. False
