As a teen, Irv worked in his father's ice cream store. During World War II, Burt was a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy and produced ice cream for his fellow troops. When the war was over, the two entrepreneurs were eager to capitalize on America's love of ice cream.

They started out in separate ventures at the advice of Irv’s father. In 1945, Irv opened Snowbird Ice Cream in Glendale, California. His store featured 21 flavors and emphasized high-quality ice cream sold in a fun, personalized atmosphere. A year later, Burt opened Burton's Ice Cream Shop in Pasadena, CA. By 1948, they had six stores between them. This concept eventually grew into Baskin-Robbins.

MY FAVORITE ICE CREAM

I have loved Baskin Robbins ever since I was a kid. My absolute favorite flavour has remained the same for 15 or so years. If you haven't tried Baseball Nut, you are truly missing out, creamy vanilla with a raspberry swirl stuffed full of peanuts is just the best. I cannot believe they have been making this flavour pretty much since I was born.

My store at 925 North Sepulveda is wonderful. The only thing I would say is why oh why do you only sell this flavor during the baseball season and not all the year round.