CLEARWATER, FL- Crispy Cones, the gourmet soft-serve franchise that gained national attention on Shark Tank, is preparing to open at 2539 Countryside Blvd, Suite 7A, Clearwater, FL 33761 in the Countryside Center. Co-owners Todd and Tricia Basler told Business Debut they are targeting a March 27 opening, pending final construction details.
The Clearwater store will be the Baslers’ second location with the brand. They purchased an existing Orlando shop in July 2025 and are now building their Pinellas County location from the ground up.
What to Expect
Crispy Cones serves freshly made rotisserie grilled pastry cones filled with gourmet soft serve ice cream. The dough is prepared daily, wrapped around a wooden dowel, grilled, and coated in cinnamon sugar or a rotating specialty coating before being filled.
Each cone is lined with a spread such as Nutella, peanut butter, or jam before the ice cream is added. Customers can then choose from a variety of toppings and drizzles…