Thomas Carvel

Biography

Thomas Carvel was an American entrepreneur and innovator who founded Carvel Ice Cream, transforming the ice cream industry with his invention of soft-serve ice cream. Born in 1906, Carvel built his company from a single ice cream stand into a nationwide franchise, becoming a beloved figure in American popular culture through his distinctive advertising campaigns and jingles.

His innovations in ice cream production and distribution made frozen treats more accessible to the American public. Carvel's entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to his craft established him as a pioneering figure in the food service industry. He remained active in his business until his death in 1990.