Carvel…America’s Freshest Ice Cream®, is celebrating the opening of its Sunrise shoppe located in the Sunrise West Publix Shopping Center at 9630 West Commercial Blvd. with seven days of delicious deals.

The Sunrise Carvel will be hosting their official grand opening event on Sunday, April 8 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., where there will be a DJ, balloon artist, and a guest appearance from Fudgie the Whale®. Guests will be also be able to Buy One Fountain Treat, Get One Free from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. A Carvel fountain treat includes Soft Ice Cream, Sundaes, Shakes, Carvelanches, and Dashers. Additionally, on April 8, the first 50 people in line at 12 pm will receive a free small square cake.

“We are excited to bring the great taste of Carvel Ice Cream back to the Sunrise community,” said Sunrise franchisees Carissa and Patrick Sangermano. “Whether you’re a newcomer or you grew up with the brand, we look forward to serving you Carvel...America's Freshest Ice Cream!”

The daily grand opening week of deals include:

• Saturday, April 1: Buy One Shake, Get One for $1.00
• Sunday, April 2: Buy One Flying Saucer® Multi-Pack, Get One ½ Off
• Monday, April 3: Buy One Small Cup/Cone, Get a Kid’s Cup/Cone Free
• Tuesday, April 4: Buy One Sheet Cake, Get Oreo® Lil’Rounders® 6-Pack for $1.00
• Wednesday, April 5: Buy One Classic Soft Serve Sundae, Get One Free
• Thursday, April 6: Buy One Sprinkle Cup Multi-Pack, Get One ½ Off
• Friday, April 7: Buy One Sundae Dasher®, Get One ½ off

The new Sunrise location features the new Carvel shoppe design, which the brand unveiled in 2014 to commemorate its 80th anniversary. Updates in the shoppe include new dipping cabinets and a toppings bar. Guests will also notice digital menu boards and an inviting atmosphere with an updated look, wood-finished floors, vibrant colors and new brand imagery, including a revamped logo.

Founded in 1934, Carvel is the first retail ice cream franchise in the country. Carvel is most notably recognized for its signature ice cream cakes, Fudgie the Whale® character, fresh ice cream treats and other handcrafted novelties made in neighborhood shoppes. The company currently has more than 260 shoppes throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. Carvel plans to continue growing its presence with a focus on Florida through expansion in Orlando, Tampa-St. Petersburg and Miami markets.

The Sunrise Carvel is located in the Sunrise West Publix Shopping Center at 9630 West Commercial Blvd. and is open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, please call (954) 900-3313 or visit www.carvel.com.