We’re thrilled to announce that powerhouse duo Li and Vanessa, the dynamic husband-and-wife team behind four thriving Gelatissimo stores in South East Queensland, have taken out Multi-Site Franchisees of the Year – Hospitality at the 2025 Franchise Council of Australia Excellence in Franchising Awards! Celebrated for their operational brilliance, game-changing innovation, and heartfelt community impact, Li…
One Team, One Dream – Highlights from Our 2025 Franchisees Forum
Over 100 passionate people, 3 days of inspiration, and a big year ahead! Last month, Gelatissimo brought together over 100 incredible people from across the country for our annual 2025 Franchisees Forum—and what an unforgettable few days it was! Hosted in vibrant Adelaide, the three-day event welcomed franchisees, store managers, and team members from our…
Gold Standard: Gelatissimo Scoops Top Honours at 2025 Industry Awards
At Gelatissimo, we’re always chasing flavour perfection and we’re thrilled to share that our obsession has once again been recognised at some of the country’s most prestigious dairy and food competitions. Vanilla Bean Takes the Crown—Again!We’re proud to announce that our Vanilla Bean gelato has taken home GOLD at the 2025 Royal Queensland Awards—for the…
Scooping Up Global Growth – Gelatissimo at the IFA Franchise Expo in Miami Beach
Gelatissimo brought a taste of Australia to the world stage at the IFA Franchise Expo in Miami Beach on May 9–10, showcasing our award-winning gelato and proven franchise model to investors from across the globe. The IFA Expo is one of the most influential events in the global franchising calendar, and this year’s show didn’t…
Big News: Gelatissimo Continues to Grow in the USA!
Gelato lovers, we’ve got exciting news! Our brand-new Gelatissimo store has officially opened at University Center Irvine, bringing our award-winning, handcrafted gelato to the sunny shores of Orange County, California. 🇺🇸🍨 With each scoop made fresh in-store daily using only the finest ingredients, we’re thrilled to be sharing our irresistible flavours with even more gelato…
Regional Expansion: Bringing Flavour to New Markets
Gelatissimo Insights with Chief Development Officer Anthony Shina. Gelatissimo is on an exciting growth journey, expanding beyond major cities to establish a strong presence in regional markets across Australia. With a core focus on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Gelatissimo’s regional expansion is a true testament to the success of its business model, and it’s…
Regional Success: A Franchisee’s Journey
Gary’s Transition from Aviation to Business Ownership Gary Wilson’s path from aviation to becoming a successful Gelatissimo franchisee in Toowoomba is nothing short of inspiring. With over 45 years in Australian aviation, Gary’s meticulous attention to detail and strong leadership translated seamlessly into his new venture with Gelatissimo. Since opening his Toowoomba store in 2012,…
Strong Foundations Powering Growth Trajectory
Gelatissimo Insights with Chief Development Officer Anthony Shina. What’s one thing that stands out about Gelatissimo? It’s that we’re not just about delivering delicious gelato, we’re about creating lasting experiences and building a brand that keeps on growing. From the first store opening in 2002, to now being Australia’s largest gelato retail brand, Gelatissimo remains…
Lemon, Lime and Bitters Gelato Float
Create our simple and refreshing Lemon, Lime and Bitters gelato float from home! Ingredients 1 scoop Gelatissimo’s Lemon, Lime and Bitters sorbet 150ml lemonade 1 teaspoon lime cordial 1 lemon 1 lime 5 dashes of bitters Method Fill your glass half way with ice Pour lemonade into your glass and top with juice of half…
Pina Colada Gelato Cocktail
Celebrate Summer with our Pina Colada Gelato Cocktail recipe that will be a hit for the warm festive season! Ingredients Gelatissimo’s Pina Colada Gelato 30ml Coconut cream 90ml Pineapple juice 60ml Malibu (or substitute for more pineapple juice and coconut cream to make it a mocktail) 1 Pineapple piece (for garnish) Desiccated coconut (for garnish)…
