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Status Detail
Active ice cream manufacturer and franchise company with retail stores in Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee, pursuing national expansion with goals of 300 stores and 11 franchises
Exit Type◇ research
Still_operating
Subsequent Funding◇ research
$0
Received VC Funding◇ research
No
Current Employees◇ research
—
Peak Employees◇ research
40
SBIR/STTR Awards◇ research
None
Filed Form D◇ research
No
Used Crowdfunding◇ research
No
Notes
KY Angel PDF shows $450,000 actual KAITC investment from 7 completed entries (2015-2017). A 2015 economic development announcement said The Comfy Cow would invest $2 million in its first standalone Louisville production plant and create 40 jobs. The current website remains active with careers postings, suggesting continuing operations.
[Deep research 2026-04-11] Research confirms Comfy Cow operates as an ice cream manufacturer and franchise company, not materials science as potentially miscategorized. Company has four stores in Kentucky, two franchises in Southern Indiana, and one in Brentwood, TN. Leadership pursuing aggressive expansion with goals of 300 stores and 11 franchises, plus national packaged ice cream distribution. Uses Kentucky Proud sourcing and franchise model. No additional funding rounds, patents, SBIR/STTR grants, crowdfunding, or Form D filings found since KAITC investment. Sources: Dairy Foods Magazine article on expansion plans.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2026 · Evidence score: 5/5