Today, Manu Gelato is considered a reference for artisanal ice cream in French-speaking Switzerland. It was born out of the passion of Emanuele Zanchi, who discovered the world of ice cream at a young age during his summers by the sea in his native Italy. These simple yet profound memories would later give rise to a true life project: transmitting emotion, memory, and moments of happiness through ice cream.

After several years in finance between Italy and abroad, Emanuele decided to leave everything behind to devote himself entirely to this universe that had passionate him since childhood. For long months, he traveled, studied, met artisans and producers to perfect his know-how and develop his own recipes.

The Manu Gelato adventure began in 2011 with the opening of the first boutique at Rue de Carouge 65 in Geneva.

Faced with the success of the concept, several new locations quickly emerged in French-speaking Switzerland.

In 2018, Andrea Guglielmone Pasquini joined the project to accompany the development and structuring of the brand.

After studying economics and having his first entrepreneurial experience in the children's fashion industry, Andrea brought a development-oriented vision to Manu Gelato, focusing on brand image and network growth.

In 2020, Andrea and Emanuele became partners and launched the development of the franchise network with a first opening in Lausanne.

To support this growth, a new production laboratory was inaugurated in April 2021.
Today, Manu Gelato counts:

? 6 directly managed boutiques
? 7 franchised boutiques
? 1 partner kiosk distributing Manu Gelato products exclusively

The brand is also starting to develop its B2B activity through a first collaboration with a distributor.