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Today, Manu Gelato is considered a reference for artisanal ice cream in French-speaking Switzerland, born out of a passion. That of Emanuele Zanchi, who discovered the world of ice cream at a young age during summers spent by the sea in his native Italy. Simple yet deeply meaningful memories that would give birth years later to a true life project: to convey emotion, memory, and a moment of happiness through ice cream.After several years in finance between Italy and abroad, Emanuele decided to leave everything behind to devote himself entirely to this universe that had passionate him since childhood. For many months, he traveled, studied, met artisans and producers to perfect his know-how and develop his own recipes.The Manu Gelato adventure began in 2011 with the opening of the first store at Rue de Carouge 65 in Geneva.Faced with the success of the concept, several new locations quickly emerged in French-speaking Switzerland.In 2018, Andrea Guglielmone Pasquini joined the project to support the development and structuring of the brand.After studying economics and having his first entrepreneurial experience in the children's fashion industry, Andrea brought a development-oriented, brand-image, and network-growth vision to Manu Gelato.In 2020, Andrea and Emanuele became partners and launched the development of the franchise network with a first opening in Lausanne.To support this growth, a new production laboratory was inaugurated in April 2021.Today, Manu Gelato has:? 6 directly managed stores? 7 franchised stores? 1 partner kiosk distributing Manu Gelato products exclusivelyThe brand is also starting to develop its B2B activity through a first collaboration with a distributor.
