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Surviving since Lincoln: How six generations beat the small business curse

Bassetts Ice Cream is drawing attention for its 165-year legacy of family ownership and its ability to survive across six generations.

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📍 Where it landed

Bassetts Ice Cream celebrated America 250 as the oldest family-owned ice cream brand. The company's six generations of family tradition spanned 165 years and included global expansion.

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The story so far

Bassetts Ice Cream has maintained a family tradition spanning six generations, operating since the era of Abraham Lincoln. The company has achieved long-term survival and global expansion, defying common trends associated with small business failure.

Coverage from Fox Business and IndexBox emphasizes the brand's longevity and expansion. Other outlets, including The Lufkin Daily News, Delish, and TV Grapevine, frame the story within the broader context of American ice cream history and industry icons.

Future focus remains on the company's continued global expansion and its role in the evolving landscape of American summer treats.

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The obvious questions

How long has Bassetts Ice Cream been in business?

The company has a 165-year history of family tradition.

How many generations have managed the business?

Six generations have operated the business.

What is the current scale of the business?

According to IndexBox, the company has pursued global expansion.

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Bassetts Ice Cream Small Business Family Business Ice Cream Industry

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