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Small Business Q&A: Bruster's Real Ice Cream

Meet Trickum Road Bruster's Owner Richard Deemer.

Bruster's Real Ice Cream owner Richard Deemer shares his thoughts about operating a business in Northeast Cobb. He's been in business for 16 years.

Q. What's the hardest thing about being a small business owner in Northeast Cobb?
A. Reacting to economic situations and unusual weather patterns.

Q. What's the best thing about your job?
A. Customers usually come to us in a good mood.Β  All we have to do is enhance their experience.

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Q. What is the best thing about Northeast Cobb?
A. Population density and income level.

Q. Why did you choose to open your business in Northeast Cobb?
A. See above.

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Q. Why did you pick this particular kind of business?
A. Simple business from a product stand point. It's a franchise with an operating system and support.

Q. What are some of the services you offer that people don't know about?
A. Can make over 150 ice cream flavors. All ice cream is made on-site. We do customized cakes with designs and characters to customer specifications.

Q. How did your business get started?
A. A lot of family hours and support in addition to assistance from Bruster's Corporate staff.

Q. Is there anything else you would like our readers to know?
A. We cater events and parties. We are partners with six schools. We do birthday parties on-site for all size groups. Again, all products are made on-site.

Visit Bruster's at 3735 Trickum Road NE. Hours: Sunday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.Β  770-516-7722

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