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Former Georgia Tech and Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions quarterback Rick Strom is opening a MilkShake Factory in Cumming, Ga., on Saturday, the chain said.
“With nearby schools, neighborhoods, and bustling local businesses, it felt like the perfect fit,” Strom said in a statement. “My goal is to create a place where everyone, including kids, parents, and friends, can stop in, celebrate, and share something special.”
The South Forsyth location, northeast of Atlanta, will host a grand opening event on Oct. 11 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. featuring music, giveaways, and a buy-one-get-one-free offer on all shakes, sundaes, and molten cups.
Strom has two additional Georgia locations planned for the 39-unit Pittsburgh-founded brand.
“Having played in Pittsburgh and spent important years of my life there, I’ve always had a special connection to the city,” Strom said. “MilkShake Factory was founded there more than a century ago, so being able to introduce this beloved Pittsburgh brand to families here in Cumming makes the opening especially meaningful to me.”
MilkShake Factory’s menu features an assortment of milkshake flavors, including popular ones like Chocolate Dipped Strawberry and Campfire S’mores, alongside sundaes, molten chocolate cups, and housemade chocolate treats.
Founded in 1914, the MilkShake Factory began as a soda fountain and chocolate shop in Pittsburgh. The brand began franchising in 2023.
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