Zeds Ice Cream to Open First San Antonio Location
The Austin-based ice cream shop is set to arrive at the Collection at Broadway & Sunset by summer 2027.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Austin-based Zeds Ice Cream plans to debut its first San Antonio storefront by summer 2027. The shop will occupy a 1,300-square-foot space at 7959 Broadway.
Why it matters
The expansion marks a strategic push by owners Mack Brown and TJ Brogan to grow the brand beyond its Austin roots. Following this debut, the company intends to evaluate further growth opportunities throughout San Antonio.
The new storefront will span 1,300 square feet at the Collection at Broadway & Sunset shopping center. It will replace the space formerly occupied by a K. Charles & Co. Salon.
The players
Mack Brown
Mack Brown is a co-owner who acquired the Zeds Ice Cream business in 2022 to spearhead its regional growth.
TJ Brogan
TJ Brogan serves as a co-owner of the company and is currently overseeing its expansion into San Antonio.
The details
Zeds Ice Cream distinguishes its product by using New Zealand-style equipment, including spinning auger or drill-press machines, to blend hard-scooped ice cream with frozen fruit. The brand was originally founded in Portland, Oregon, in 2016 before being acquired by its current owners in 2022.
Timeline
2016: Zeds Ice Cream was founded in Portland, Oregon.
2021: The company opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Austin.
2022: Mack Brown and TJ Brogan acquired the business.
Summer 2027: The new San Antonio location is expected to open.
Market Landscape
This move reflects a growing trend of Austin-based food brands moving into the San Antonio market to capture a wider regional customer base. Zeds Ice Cream aims to leverage this growth strategy to eventually compete in larger markets like Houston and Dallas.
Residents in the Alamo Heights area will soon have local access to a specialized ice cream concept that combines hard-scooped flavors with frozen fruit. Future expansion into other parts of the city will depend on the performance of this initial location.
The takeaway
Customers can look forward to a unique dessert experience that blends traditional scoops with fresh ingredients. This launch signals a major development for fans of local specialty desserts in San Antonio.
Further reading
For more on the changing retail landscape in the area, check out the San Antonio Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Antonio Express-News.
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