Ted Drewes Frozen Custard - St. Louis, MO

Ted Drewes has been selling frozen custard and Christmas trees for decades, with an attention to quality that has made his trees and custard the finest in St. Louis.

According to Ted Jr., the success of the operation has brought it nationwide attention in the form of offers to franchise the stands. He said such offers pour in quite frequently. However he has never agreed to franchise and he says that he never will. "It is a matter of quality. Franchising could lead to mediocrity," Ted notes with a shake of his head.

Each Fall, Ted journeys to Nova Scotia where he personally selects the best Canadian balsam Fir Christmas trees to bring home to St. Louis. Like Ted's Frozen Custard, a Ted Drewes Christmas tree has become a St. Louis tradition for many, and he's happy about that. "We have people buy their trees from us year after year, and they don't even know we sell ice cream!" Ted exclaims. (from http://www.teddrewes.com)