Crafted for Independent Scoop Shops
It's a bit of a romantic take, but Batch & Scoop believes that behind every scoop at a local creamery is an artisan who operates with love of the craft and a desire to delight customers.
We love that and we're here to help.
What is Batch & Scoop?
Originally started as a hobby project for recipe formulation, Batch & Scoop evolved to include operations tooling for independent scoop shops, gelaterias, and small-batch ice cream makers.
Independent creameries have had to choose between two frustrating extremes: fragile, homegrown spreadsheets where an accidentally broken formula can ruin an entire production run, or expensive, clunky enterprise restaurant software that doesn't understand how frozen desserts are made. Just check out the comparison guide.
Batch & Scoop bridges that gap by helping independent shops with the food science to balance their treats paired with tooling so your shop can be financially healthy and profitable.
Love of Cold Dairy Treats
We've tried variations of ice cream on four different continents now and can confidently say we're still not sick of it.
Getting to experience the diversity of frozen desserts is a real treat. From a tiny shop in an old quarter of Old Delhi to a modern gelateria in the bustling heart of Florence, we've been lucky enough to sample some incredible treats along the way. And that love motivates us to help spread the joy of sweet treats to others by supporting the independent creameries.
Honoring the Craft
There is a deep, rich history to ice cream that spans centuries and continents. From Persia to China to medieval Europe, the art of freezing sweet treats has evolved over time. The Batch & Scoop logo honors that history in America with a nod to the brightly-colored awnings of the ice cream parlors of the mid-20th century and '60s badge emblems.
We built Batch & Scoop because we believe that independent creameries deserve tools that match their dedication and passion for the frozen treat.
Who's Behind Batch & Scoop?
A note from the person behind the screen.
Andrew Armaneous
Owner & Chief Churner
"Fair warning, I'm an ice cream addict."
– Warning my then-girlfriend, now wife, 11 years ago.
When I warned her, she thought I was joking. I mean, I kind of was, but it was also in a "Ha ha, okay but seriously..." sort of way. Three years later and she pushed me to channel that into something productive like making ice cream. Eight years after that and I'm here to share that same addiction *passion with others.
For years, my wife promised friends and family we'd throw a home-made ice cream party. That sounded like a lot of work. When we sent invites out and over 30 people RSVP'd, I knew I had to come up with a strategy for making ice cream in a more efficient way. The formulation science was well-understood and I stand on the shoulders of giants in making a calculator.
But planning batches, creating bases, tracking costs, managing inventory? That was an ordeal. My immediate thought was how are shops doing this at scale? I went around to local shops talking to anyone who'd spare some time and I found a patchwork of processes and tools.
Philosophy
For 20 years in my career, I've chosen the fun and interesting problems I'm passionate about over the easy and lucrative ones. That's because I find meaning in the work and because I believe in building things that help others. And that's true for Batch & Scoop too.
As everyday life becomes evermore online, it's important to remember and hold onto the real world experiences and joys. I have a deep appreciation for independent business owners, community, cultures, and the people who make this world a more interesting and delicious place. If my philosophy aligns with yours, I'd love to work together.
Andrew Armaneous
Founder, Batch & Scoop
Core Principles
The drive and values that guide the work.