The Oldest Ice Cream Parlor In NYC Still Draws Crowds Decades After It Opened

It’s not McDonald's, or Starbucks. The world's largest fast-food chain is actually an ice cream and boba shop—founded by a 21-year-old who borrowed money from his grandmother

It may surprise you to learn that the world’s largest fast-food chain isn’t an American staple like McDonald’s or Starbucks. It’s actually Mixue, an ice cream and boba shop founded in 1997 that has exploded in popularity in China and throughout Asia. Zhang Hongchao was a university student when he created the first Mixue stall; now he’s a billionaire. McDonald’s was founded 85 years ago in San Bernardino, Calif. It’s the world’s second-largest p…

The Oldest Ice Cream Parlor In NYC Still Draws Crowds Decades After It Opened

Even a shop that sells a classic treat isn't guaranteed to stand the test of time, let alone remain popular. Eddie's Sweet Shop in New York City has done both.