Dippin' Dots Franchising, Inc. Recognizes Distinguished Franchisees

12-19-2006

PADUCAH, Ky., Dec. 19 -- Dippin' Dots Franchising, Inc. presented five of its 190 franchisees with the Sphere of Merit Award at the company's annual meeting. The Award recognizes franchisees who have distinguished themselves by excelling operationally in all facets of the business.

These franchisees own and operate multiple Dippin' Dots stores and kiosks in addition to providing Dippin' Dots at various fairs, festivals, stadium and arena across the country.

The 2006 Sphere of Merit Award was given to each of the following franchisees.

David and Elizabeth Rockowitz (Locations in Miami, Fla.) Richard Jenkins and Becky Pritchard (Locations in North Carolina and Virginia.) Tracy and Paul Sivo, (401) 829-3756. (Locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.) Dan and Julie O'Donnell and Pat and Annie Barth (Locations in Ohio.) Matt and Katrina Stahl (Locations in Ohio.)

Dippin' Dots are tiny, cryogenically frozen beads of ice cream, yogurt, sherbet and flavored ice. Invented in 1988 by microbiologist and entrepreneur Curt Jones, Dippin' Dots offers more than 20 different flavors, plus seasonal flavors. The company's administrative and production headquarters are located in Paducah, Kentucky. Dippin' Dots are sold in 250 retail locations and thousands of entertainment venues and special events nationwide. The company's Global division oversees licensees in nine countries. Locations and company information are available at http://www.dippindots.com/.