Yarnell Ice Cream Company is a privately owned and operated manufacturer of Yarnell’s brand ice cream, frozen yogurt and sherbet products. Founded in 1932, the company’s corporate headquarters are located along the east side of Spring Park in downtown Searcy, Arkansas, with 11 branch operations throughout three states. The company commands a large portion of the market share, competing against national and regional brands such as Texas-based Blue Bell Creameries.
Klinke Brothers Ice Cream Company in Memphis, Tennessee originally made the “Angel Food” brand products. In 2006, it had discontinued manufacturing the product, and licensed the brand to Yarnell’s. The Memphis Business Journal stated that “The Angel Food brand has been a longtime best seller in Tennessee, Mississippi and southwest Kentucky.” Klinke Brothers began focusing more on its Baskin Robbins franchising operations.
