fbpx
Find A Carousel's
Find A Carousel's

Welcome To
Carousel’s of
Manatee County

Where every day Feels like summer vacation

Birds palms
About
Carousel's Our Story
Welcome to the first Icery in the world

What is an Icery?

Simple. Instead of typical ice cream or Italian ice, Carousel’s Soft-Serve Icery swirls up a family-secret recipe of fruity, frozen ice with a creamy texture and a condensed tidal wave of flavor, without the dairy, fat, and calories of other frozen treats. But, the real magic in Carousel’s is the people – the ones who work with us and in the community around us. We blend it all together. Happiness. Charity. Honesty. Togetherness. Love. And the result is so yummy, you’re sure to come back around. And around. And around.

Welcome to the first Icery in the world

OUR HISTORY, LIKE OUR PRODUCT – IS UNIQUE.

Born on the beaches of New Jersey, etched in the history of The Boardwalk. Like the very first attraction built on the boardwalk – a carousel. Simple. Enchanting. An experience of color, happiness, and togetherness.
This place is where we come from too. Our family recipe, blended and served from a countertop along The Boardwalk, more than 20 years ago. Today, that’s still our recipe. And the result is so yummy, you’re sure to come back around. And around. And around.

Find A Carousel's

May 2026

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
1
  • DISNEY ESPN SUMMIT CHAMPIONSHIPS 2 TRUCKS
  • St Stephens
  • hold Premier Flag Football
  • Under Armor Flag Football
2
  • DISNEY ESPN SUMMIT CHAMPIONSHIPS 2 TRUCKS
  • Tropicana family day
  • Palma sola block party
3
  • DISNEY ESPN SUMMIT CHAMPIONSHIPS 2 TRUCKS
4
  • Msa palmetto
  • Grand living at Lakewood ranch
5
  • Palmetto charter
6
  • Bradenton Christian & Carousel's Cares (First Wednesday's)
7
  • LOAD IN ESPN VARSITY SUMMIT D2 CHEER (2) TRUCKS
  • hold Premier Flag Football
8
  • DISNEY ESPN SUMMIT CHAMPIONSHIPS 2 TRUCKS
  • Ben Hill Elementary
  • Under Armor Flag Football
9
  • ESPN VARSITY SUMMIT D2 CHEER
  • Prosperity Lakes Club
  • Private Birthday Party
  • Private party
10
  • Premier Florida cup
  • ESPN VARSITY SUMMIT D2 CHEER
11
12
  • Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Employee Appreciation
  • Williams Elementary Cares
  • Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Employee Appreciation
13
14
  • Forza Child Development Center
  • Moody Elementary Cares
  • Crosswind HOA
  • Rye Ranch HOA
15
  • IMG Academy
  • Gullett food trucks for staff
  • Cares- St Joseph
  • Premier Flag Football
  • Manatee Music Series at GT Bray Amphitheater
  • Under Armor Flag Football
16
  • St Pete Italian food Festival
  • IMG Academy
17
  • Manatee County CORE - Family Fun Day
18
  • McNeal Elementary School
19
20
  • Daughtrey Elem Cares
21
  • Harvey teacher appreciation (2) trucks
  • Harvey teacher appreciation (2) trucks
22
  • Braden River Elementary Water Day
  • Alta Vista 5th grade Party
  • Lake Manatee School K-8
23
24
  • Crosswind HOA
25
26
  • Palm View Elementary School
27
  • McNeal Elementary School
  • Mango Elementary Cares
28
  • Willis Elem / Cares Early release
29
  • Magnolia Ranch
30
  • Forza Child Development Center
31
Events

Without the dairy, fat, and calories of other frozen treats, Carousel’s is perfect for any event.

SPORTING EVENTS, CORPORATE EVENTS, SCHOOL EVENTS & MUCH MUCH MORE!

Contact Us For Your Next Event

Customer Love

We can’t say enough good things about your company. The truck was a big hit with the kids and the parents, who felt this was a real treat for everyone. It was an exceptional experience.

-Elise R.

Carousel’s Cares

We partner with schools, businesses and other organizations bringing the ultimate product and experience to your location once a month.

WE PROVIDE THE ENGINE (PUN INTENDED) THAT MAKES YOUR FUNDRAISER RUN SMOOTHLY. WE’LL HANDLE ALL THE LOGISTICS AND PROVIDE AN EASY WAY TO SIGN UP ONLINE. IF THE WEATHER DOES NOT COOPERATE, WE WILL MAKE SURE WE ARE STAFFED TO PRODUCE AND DELIVER THE PRODUCT INDOORS.

Separator
SCHOOLS

SCHOOLS

$5/Person/Month ($50 for the ENTIRE YEAR!)
This is a simple low-cost way to treat your child and help your community all year long.

BUSINESSES

BUSINESSES

Minimum of 1 hour at $300 (one visit per month)
This is a simple low-cost way to treat your employees and customers while helping your community all year long.

Treats To-Go

Carousel’s Soft-Serve Icery is a family-secret recipe of fruity, frozen, ice with a creamy texture and a condensed tidal wave of flavor, taking frozen refreshments to the next level.

Without the dairy, fat and calories of other frozen treats, Carousel’s is perfect for any occasion – a dessert for your catered affair or a product for resale from your facility. We are committed to serving up fun, fellowship, smiles and refreshment with every swirl.

SOFT SERVE ICE

Made fresh daily, we offer our signature fruity, frozen ice with a creamy texture and a condensed tidal wave of flavor, without the dairy, fat, and calories of other frozen treats.

GELATI

1/2 ice & 1/2 vanilla soft serve are combined to offer a “best of both worlds” treat. Our signature fruity, frozen ice flavors with some of the best soft serve you’ve ever tasted!

Flavors

Ice Flavors

Size: Regular (8 Ounces) *Sold by the dozen, pricing based on quantity

MANGO COTTON CANDY BLUE RASPBERRY CHERRY LEMON Watermelon
nutrition Contact Us For Your Next Event
Products
Flavors

Carousel’s Soft Serve Icery swirls up a family-secret recipe of fruity, frozen ice with a creamy texture and a condensed tidal wave of flavor 

(without the dairy, fat, and calories of other frozen treats!)

SOFT SERVE ICE

Made fresh daily, we offer our signature fruity, frozen ice with a creamy texture and a condensed tidal wave of flavor, without the dairy, fat, and calories of other frozen treats.

GELATI

1/2 ice & 1/2 vanilla soft serve are combined to offer a “best of both worlds” treat. Our signature fruity, frozen ice flavors with some of the best soft serve you’ve ever tasted!

Our Menu

Menu Mobile Menu
nutrition

Carousel's Soft Serve Ice Cream will vary from market to market, therefore please contact your local Franchisee directly for nutrition information

Nutrition Information   
Meet Your Local Team

Get to know our newest Franchise Owner Mike Micochero and hear WHY he chose to live his dream!

Do you have kids? Cindy and Michael

Do you have pets? Dog-Georgia / Cat Nutmeg

Where did you grow up? In Ohio then moved to Fl in 1985

Where did you attend school? Some Manatee Community

What is your favorite color? Red

What is your favorite Carousel’s flavor? Mango

What are your hobbies? Girl’s Softball

What did you want to be when you grew up? Police Officer

What do you love to do? I love making people smile

What is your favorite childhood memory? Fishing with my dad and brother in Canada every summer

What is your favorite place? The mountains

What is your favorite food? Italian

What is something fun/funny about yourself we may not already know? I love to joke around and make light of things in the hardest times. 

Who has inspired you most (a Hero)? God / Dad

What accomplishment in life are you most proud of? Marriage and Kids – Plus Manatee Twisters Girls fastpitch World Series Champs.

Learn more about Mike Micochero

News & Updates

Come along for the ride as we bring families and communities together to build a positive, lasting impact on our world.

Holiday flavors

The Simple Joys

November 6, 2025

A Sweet Reminder to Slow Down The holiday season has a way of moving fast. One minute you’re planning your […]

Read More
Employee Appreciation

Boost Workplace Morale

October 3, 2025

Boost Workplace Morale with a Carousel’s Cares Appreciation Day Your team is the heartbeat of your business. When employees feel […]

Read More
Holiday flavors

Chill Out This Holiday Season

September 4, 2025
Read More
Back To School

Back To School With Carousel’s

August 6, 2025
Read More

Carousel’s Climb

July 9, 2025
Read More

The Heart of Carousel’s

June 3, 2025
Read More
Summer Event

A Day in the Life of a Carousel’s Event Host

May 8, 2025
Read More

The History of Italian Ice: A Refreshing Tradition

April 3, 2025

Italian ice has been a beloved frozen treat for centuries, enjoyed by cultures around the world. This refreshing dessert has […]

Read More

Have You Ever Visited an Icery Before? Here’s Why You Should!

March 5, 2025

Have You Ever Visited an Icery Before? Here’s Why You Should! If you’ve ever found yourself craving a cool, refreshing […]

Read More

Welcome Carousel’s of The Woodlands!

February 4, 2025

Carousel’s is proud to welcome Shawn Jordan as the newest franchisee, bringing the magic of Carousel’s Icery to The Woodlands, […]

Read More
Franchising

Welcome to the First & Finest Icery in the World

Our goal is to help every franchisee be more successful than they have ever been, so they can live the life they always dreamed of.

Corey Carousels

We have built a business for franchisee partners with a vision they can resonate with. We believe people are looking for an opportunity to partner with organizations that operate with a high standard of excellence, a great product, experience, and an increasing bottom line.

Start Your Journey

With A Carousel's Franchise You Get:

MULTIPLE REVENUE STREAMS

MULTIPLE REVENUE STREAMS

SIMPLE BUSINESS SYSTEM

SIMPLE BUSINESS SYSTEM

ONGOING SUPPORT

ONGOING SUPPORT

QUICK PATH TO PROFITABILITY

QUICK PATH TO PROFITABILITY

LOW OVERHEAD & STARTUP COSTS

LOW OVERHEAD & STARTUP COSTS

PREMIUM PRODUCT

PREMIUM PRODUCT

Separator

Our Core Values

GIVE GENEROUSLY

FAMILY FIRST

DREAM BIG

OUR JOY IS OUR STRENGTH

WE CHOOSE LOVE

Separator

FAQs & Quick Facts

FRANCHISE FEE $25,000

TOTAL COST $190,000-$250,000

ROYALTY FEE 7%

UPFRONT CASH NEEDED ≈ $50,000

MARKETING FEE 2%

TIME FRAME 3-6 MONTHS

IS FINANCING AVAILABLE?

YES, THROUGH THE SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AND OUR STRATEGIC PARTNERS. WE ARE AN SBA APPROVED FRANCHISE AND OUR EQUIPMENT PARTNERS ALSO PROVIDE FINANCING.

WILL YOU HELP ME SUCCEED?

YES. THAT’S OUR FOCUS 100%. WE PROVIDE A PREMIUM PRODUCT, SIMPLE SYSTEM, ACCESS TO THE BEST EQUIPMENT, MARKETING, PROMOTIONS, A PROTECTED TERRITORY, AS WELL AS ONGOING TRAINING AND SUPPORT. WE HELP YOU REALIZE YOUR DREAM OF BEING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS OWNER.

HOW LARGE IS MY TERRITORY?

THIS WILL DEPEND ON WHETHER YOU HAVE A SINGLE UNIT OR A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. TERRITORIES ARE DIVIDED UP BY ZIP CODES. YOU WILL ACQUIRE A TERRITORY OF ZIP CODES THAT EQUAL BETWEEN 100,000 – 120,000 PEOPLE IN POPULATION PER UNIT.

Photo Gallery

Lifestyle Image Lifestyle Image
Lifestyle Image Lifestyle Image
Lifestyle Image Lifestyle Image
Lifestyle Image Lifestyle Image

Interested in franchising?

Visit our Franchise Development Website

Camera Stay connected for the latest photos!

Follow Us
Birds

Do you dream to know more?

Connect with us

Manatee County Franchise

mike.micochero@carousels.com
941.405.5756