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There are xx employees in the Ice Cream Stores industry in the US, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. This industry comprises establishments that prepare or serve ice cream, ice cream treats, sorbet and gelato. Purchases may be consumed on-site, taken out or delivered. Ice cream is made from dairy products or dairy alternatives, such as soy milk. Gelato generally has a lower butterfat content than ice cream, while sorbet is a sweetened water that is flavored with fruit. Most stores offer ice cream, ice cream treats and ice cream with toppings.
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| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Snack Shops in the US |
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XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Fast Food Restaurants in the US |
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XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Dairy Product Manufacturing in the US |
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XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Ice Cream Production in the US |
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XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Global Bakery Goods Manufacturing |
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XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Ice Cream Stores in Australia |
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XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Soft Drink and Pre-Packaged Food Wholesaling in New Zealand |
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XX% | XX% | $XX |
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There is 144,361 people employed in the Ice Cream Stores in the US as of 2025.
The number of people employed in the Ice Cream Stores in the US grew 1.8% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
See our full analysis of the Ice Cream Stores in the US to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
The average Ice Cream Stores in the US business is 11.3 employees.
The average business in the Ice Cream Stores in the US now employs more workers than it did five years ago.
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Ice Cream Stores in the US has increased in the last five years.