Franchising

The Dolly Llama opening Houston stores

March 16, 2023

The Dolly Llama is opening two Houston-area locations on April 1, in Pearland at 3559 Business Center Dr., and in Shenandoah at 8920 Metropark Dr.

The Pearland location will be run by franchise partner Sophea Im, who has been in the food industry for over 25 years operating a Shipley Do-Nuts.

"I was instantly attracted to The Dolly Llama's fun and delicious-looking photos, so pairing that with my love of ice cream… it was meant to be," Im said in a company press release. "Pearland is one of Texas' fastest growing cities, and I believe The Dolly Llama will do great, not only in Pearland, but in the greater Houston area due to the joy it brings and the concept's unique vibes. I can't wait to bring unique desserts, such as Bubble Waffles, to the Houston locals and introduce the community to the first drive-thru of The Dolly Llama."

The Shenandoah location will be run by husband and wife Jason and Adriana Tanner, who have been in the event industry for nine years, owning and operating two businesses in the greater Shenandoah area.

"We were drawn to The Dolly Llama because of its hip atmosphere and branding style… it truly was the llama at first sight that pulled us in," Adriana Tanner said in the release. "Providing a fresh concept, a new take on ice cream and offering two different waffle choices is brilliant. Houston is a very diverse town that embraces new and fun concepts, and our store is all of that and more! I'm in love with The Dolly Llama's Bubble Waffles with just about any flavor of ice cream, and my husband Jason can't get enough of the cookie monster ice cream."

The Dolly Llama operates three locations in greater Los Angeles, two locations in Texas (Dallas and McAllen), two locations in Florida (Ponte Vedra Beach and Winter Garden), one location in Las Vegas and one location in New York's East Village.