AsMemorial Dayapproaches, so does ice cream season.

Needless to say, the idea caught on and thechain now boasts over 1,000 locationsin the U.S. ## Monday is the best day of the week to go.

A former employee revealed thatMonday is the best dayto go for the freshest ice cream.

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The ice cream is churned in-house but it isn’t technically made there.

The employees then pour the mixtures into the ice cream machines.

Many contain artificial colors as well.

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If you are sensitive to any ingredients, it’s best to check theingredient list.

You really can order every topping.

But, you’re going to pay.

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The point is, those toppings can really add up.

Cold Stone ice cream isn’t cheap.

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Cold Stone ice cream isn’t cheap.

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TheLike It size starts at $4with one mix-in and it’s $.75 for each additional.

Our machine is specifically designed to make the ice cream creamy and smooth."

Plus, he reasons, “Grocery store ice cream is packaged weeks/months before you actually consume it.

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You might want to skip the cherry pie filling.

They tend to become hard and impossible to eat in the actual ice cream.

Pretty much all of the Signature Creations are diet disasters.

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Get the Like It for about half the calories.

Also, skip the shakes.

If you have to have a treat, eat it instead of drinking it.

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The menu boards might be outdated.

According to aReddit user that is a manager, the menu boards might be, “DANGEROUSLY outdated.”

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Check out the website to see what’s new before you go.

Brain freeze is a real consequence of fast eating.

Be careful when you shovel in your frozen treat.

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Theemployees have seen crazy things.

“One guy had to lay down on the floor while we got him some warm water.

We also have a lot of kids lose it and start screaming.”

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The best way to counteract a viscous brian freeze?

“Hold your tongue against the roof of your mouth,” one suggests.

The singing used to be a bigger thing.

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“Sometimes people will say “you don’t have to sing” which we obviously appreciate.

Did your gummy bear, marshmallow, and pineapple creation not work out as planned?

Themanager saysyou can always ask for a do-over.

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