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Latest News: Modified appellate opinion issued in Farrell's trial. Read more in my Legal Issues section. Second parlour opens in Hawaii. Check Locations page for more information.
Bob Farrell and Ken McCarthy - The Founders This site is dedicated to the memory of an American Original. Learn the history of Farrell's, from the first parlour (Portland, Oregon, 1963) to the most recently opened one (Santa Clarita, California, 2002). If you want to discover other trivia items, click on the other Farrell's links to the left. Hey, you can even learn the words to the Farrell's Theme Song.
Paul Kramer, Mike Fleming, Herman Chan (The Stewards) with Bob Farrell This site is developed with gratitude to the following: Bob Farrell - the namesake who developed the concept of a 1905 themed ice cream parlour. Ken McCarthy - the co-founder of Farrell's, who developed all those fountain concoctions you remember so well, and who developed the processes, procedures and structures that allowed the company to grow and prosper through the 1960's. The Kirin Group of California - the current owner of the Farrell's development rights and trademarks rescued the concept from the abyss of the Marriott Corporation. Parlour Enterprises - this company licensed the Farrell's concept from the Kirin Group and designed the prototype store in Santa Clarita. The Ortman's - they operated Farrell's in the San Diego area for 38 years (longer than anyone else, ever). The information contained within is based on my data, experiences, and interviews with other Farrell's personnel. I do not claim that it is 100 percent accurate; it is based on the best available information that I have. I do update this site on a periodic basis as new information, pictures, or corrections come up. Don't be a stranger, bookmark this site and stop back soon. If you have any feedback or items to add, feel free to email me at rkbaker@ix.netcom.com. I reserve the right to use or not use anything you send. |
