Thrifty Ice Cream

Thrifty Ice Cream is an American company that manufactures ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sherbet.

Founded by Harry and Robert Borun, it was originally created in 1940 to produce a loss leader that was used to attract and encourage customers to linger inside a chain of Thrifty Drug Stores pharmacies throughout Southern California during the mid-twentieth century and purchase more drugstore goods.

It primarily distributes its ice cream in 1.5-quart (48 fl oz or 1.42 L) cartons through various supermarkets on the American West Coast such as Ralphs, Vons, Food 4 Less, Pavilions, Super King Markets, Safeway, Lucky California, Albertsons, and El Super. Three-gallon (384 fl oz or 11.36 L) tubs are available through warehouse stores such as Smart & Final.

It also distributed its products to various independent ice cream parlors in the American Southwest and northern Mexico. Previously, it was also present in over 500 Thrifty Ice Cream outlets located in Rite Aid pharmacies on the West Coast until the latter's bankruptcy and closure in 2025.

In July 2025, it was acquired by Hilrod Holdings, an investment group formed by executives who worked at Monster Energy. The following month, Hilrod announced plans of increasing distribution and the number of flavors offered.