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Ice cream trucks keep rolling in NYC, flouting COVID-19 restrictions

April 20, 2020

Nearly a dozen Brooklyn, New York ice cream truck operators are defying COVID-19 lockdown rules and serving up cold treats.

While most Mister Softee franchisees have stopped sales in light of the coronavirus pandemic about 10 are not following the crowd, according to a New York Post report that cites AP news.

One ice cream operator said he was running his business to keep it afloat so he can pay bills and support his family.

The franchisor, however, said sales during the pandemic are likely just a short-term gain and may hurt future sales as many customers may not think it wise for the trucks to be operating.

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