While selling ice cream in a tropical island is a no-brainer, it takes a truly brave company like Transpacific International Inc. to open Foremost Scoops Saipan during these turbulent economic times.<\/p>\n
Today marks the ice cream parlor\u2019s grand opening. A special celebration and ribbon cutting will start at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
Foremost Scoops is located on Middle Road in Gualo Rai, beside Subway.<\/p>\n
Transpacific is banking on the Foremost ice cream brand and Foremost products in general, which have been around the region for well over 50 years, making them a household name recognized by old and new generations.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe goal of the Foremost Scoops concept is to create an extension of that brand from the home to a gathering place for friends and family. As economic times become more challenging, we hope to offer a little escape by providing an inexpensive yet tasty way to enjoy simple pleasures,\u201d Marcos Fong, group executive vice president for Transpacific International Inc., told Saipan Tribune.<\/p>\n
Investment into the concept was more than simply financial. <\/p>\n
\u201cForemost Scoops Saipan is just the second outlet of this retail concept and a lot of work by many people was needed to make it happen. Everything from the d\u00e9cor all the way to the menu offerings were created from scratch, which took a lot of research and development,\u201d Fong added.<\/p>\n
Foremost Scoops occupies roughly 1,000-sq. ft. with seating for about 20. The hours of operation will mirror that of Subway at the moment and Transpacific may consider adjusting as business trends are established.<\/p>\n
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Foremost Scoops touts the quality of its cream. Because Foremost products are produced in Transpacific\u2019s own facility in Guam, the company knows the ice cream it serves is made fresh, \u201cpossibly just days ago.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cFew places can boast that,\u201d Fong said. \u201cWe do not compromise the quality of our ingredients, but still offer excellent value for the money.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ice cream lovers can choose from flavors unique to Foremost, including Ube, Banana Susana or the newest addition, Mocha Almond Fudge. Health conscious consumers may also choose frozen yogurt.<\/p>\n
The ice cream parlor offers waffle cones made fresh throughout the day, available in single or double scoop sizes. For a bigger treat, it has Classic Sundaes, also in single or double scoop, with a variety of toppings like hot fudge and nuts. <\/p>\n
For an even chiller treat, Foremost Scoops has milk shakes made with ice cream and Foremost milk. Prices range from $2.99 to $5.29.<\/p>\n
Fong said the ice cream parlor\u2019s soft opening allowed the staff to practice making the perfect \u201cscoop.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cScooping is an art that requires a certain precision and feel that can only be gained with experience so the soft opening allows our team to perfect that,\u201d he said. \u201cThe grand opening will be on Friday, Jan. 30, with a special celebration and ribbon cutting. We hope that the public will come down that weekend or very soon after to try out the great products we have to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another popular ice cream parlor on Saipan is Big Dipper, located in Garapan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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