Due to the state’s latitude, the sun never really sets, creating extra-long days to enjoy Ice Cream. In the summertime, temperatures can even reach 80 degrees at times. It has even been said that Alaska consumes more Ice Cream per capita than any other place! Now that’s a lot of Ice Cream! And what’s one of their favorite flavors? Banana of all things! A tropical fruit, grown in warm, exotic locales, far from the state in which they live. Greg knows firsthand that even when the temps dip down, customers will line up. Even when it's really cold outside, it's warm inside, so you can still enjoy a treat,” said Greg. Franchise Owner Greg Persinger has spent over 10 years with Cold Stone and currently operates three locations throughout the state including Wasilla, Eagle River, and Fairbanks. Today, Cold Stone continues to dish up delicious Signature Creations™ to residents and visitors of Alaska. As the Alaska location flourished, it was apparent that the Cold Stone brand had what it took to become a national Ice Cream favorite. As farfetched as it seemed, he was determined to make it a reality. It started with a man named Dan Farr who boldly announced he wanted to open a Cold Stone® store in Anchorage, Alaska. In fact, it was one of the first markets in which the Cold Stone® brand entered after first setting down roots in Arizona and Colorado. Situated in the northernmost and westernmost part of the country, with a subarctic climate, Alaska is home to over 700,000 people and is often referred to as ‘The Last Frontier.’ For Cold Stone Creamery®, it was far from last. But believe it or not, Alaska LOVES Ice Cream! Although, when you think of enjoying a delicious scoop of Ice Cream, you don’t typically think of doing it in Alaska. Ice Cream, it’s one of life’s simple pleasures, enjoyed by people from all walks of life, in all regions of the country. Cold Stone Creamery’s “Coolest” Location Alaska LOVES Ice Cream!