Darius Jimerson had long been a fan of Zeppe’s Italian Ice. “I was going there every day. I love the product,” he said. He and his wife Kim Jimerson eventually started running the Zeppe’s catering truck, traveling to various events to serve up gelatas and Zeppe’s other cold, icy treats.

Now, the Jimersons have taken things a step further — they opened their own Zeppe’s location in Riverdale on Feb. 20, the expanding business’ eighth franchise. The new business is located off Riverdale’s busy commercial corridor at 704 W. Riverdale Road.