MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small-batch, premium chocolates, is expanding its Colorado footprint with the opening of a new store in Arvada. The new location, owned and operated by local franchisee Nathan Hackos, officially opened on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 5324 Wadsworth Blvd., Unit C, Arvada, CO 80002.
To celebrate the grand opening, MilkShake Factory Arvada hosted a special opening-day promotion from 12:00 to 4:00 PM, offering buy one, get one free shakes, sundaes, and molten cups for guests who stopped by to celebrate.
The Arvada opening marks MilkShake Factory’s second location in Colorado, following strong performance and enthusiastic community response at its Colorado Springs store. The continued expansion reflects the brand’s growing momentum across the Mountain West as demand rises for premium, handcrafted desserts rooted in family tradition.
“Colorado has been an incredibly welcoming market for MilkShake Factory, and the success we’ve seen in Colorado Springs has made us even more excited to grow in the state,” said Dana Edwards Manatos, Founder and CEO of MilkShake Factory. “Arvada is a vibrant, community-driven area, and Nathan shares our passion for creating a place where families, friends, and neighbors can come together over something sweet. We’re proud to bring our second Colorado location to life here.”
MilkShake Factory is more than just a dessert shop; it is a brand built on over a century of family tradition and chocolate-making expertise. Founded in 1914, the company began as a small soda fountain and chocolate shop in Pittsburgh, PA, where generations of chocolatiers crafted premium confections using time-honored techniques and the finest ingredients.
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