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Schwan's in your area #6812437
03/22/20 08:54 AM
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I haven't really thought of them in a while...

They used to stop by us years ago when the kids were small. Always had good Ice cream!
We never bought any of their meat products though (very pricey).

I haven't seen any of their trucks around in a couple of years. I presumed they went out of business cause when i did see them around, for the last couple of years, their trucks looked like they should of been in a junk yard!

I just did a google search for their web site and sure enough ,they are still going.
Home delivery is a big thing right now with C-19 so this should be good for them.

Re: Schwan's in your area [Re: Hatchetman] #6812441
03/22/20 08:57 AM
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Rodney,Ohio
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Seems like they focus more on businesses than residential. They're in the various parking lots and campuses the hospital system I work for all the time in the summer.

Re: Schwan's in your area [Re: Hatchetman] #6812444
03/22/20 09:03 AM
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Anybody know someone who has worked for them? Just wondering what that company is like.

Re: Schwan's in your area [Re: Hatchetman] #6812462
03/22/20 09:15 AM
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I see our driver every two weeks, there pizza isn't to bad either generally everything is good yes it's pricey but think about the amount of over head costs they have then it's not so bad .
Allan


Re: Schwan's in your area [Re: Hatchetman] #6812464
03/22/20 09:16 AM
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They are still around here...great ice cream. A bit high in prices but food has always been good.

Re: Schwan's in your area [Re: trapdog1] #6812481
03/22/20 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by trapdog1
Anybody know someone who has worked for them? Just wondering what that company is like.

An old friend of mine's dad used to work for them. He seemed to like it.


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Re: Schwan's in your area [Re: Hatchetman] #6812484
03/22/20 09:27 AM
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They do residential in my neck of the woods. I see them on the road every now and then.


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Re: Schwan's in your area [Re: Hatchetman] #6812508
03/22/20 09:46 AM
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Good food but not healthy to live off of pretty much restaurant type food very rich they have a good selection of quality food. As far as working there I worked for them for about 6 months long hours, it pays well but it’s because you work so many hours it’s like working 2 jobs for straight pay. The insurance was very good.

The place I worked out of the manager had a side job in construction he would not answer his phone would not bring you product if you were running low and had a big day the next day.

You get a big area and we had a few nights out of town yes money to be made yes, but without support it’s a uphill battle. When I was being interviewed for the job the Sheriff came in and was looking for 2 drivers that should of been a hint. LOL


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Re: Schwan's in your area [Re: Hatchetman] #6812546
03/22/20 10:05 AM
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They run all over here. I've known some drivers, they seem to like their job. Around here, all the trucks run on propane. Cuts the cost of fuel for them.


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Re: Schwan's in your area [Re: Hatchetman] #6812548
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They are still around here, but I've never used them.

Re: Schwan's in your area [Re: Law Dog] #6812554
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We still have them coming around this area of Missouri. They are a little pricey but they got great ice cream. If you get ice cream from them, get it in the gallon plastic bucket with the handle. Makes a great container to freeze fish and small game in after you polish off the ice cream.

Re: Schwan's in your area [Re: Hatchetman] #6812558
03/22/20 10:13 AM
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I interviewed for them years ago...turned down the job because they said sun up to well after bed time. They told me I'd would only see my kids on weekends. Not a life for me!!!!


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Re: Schwan's in your area [Re: Hatchetman] #6812563
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The hours sound like farming to me.


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Re: Schwan's in your area [Re: Hatchetman] #6812579
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The driver stops by our house every other week. Their stuff is generally pretty good, It would be expensive to live off of but most of it sure makes for an easy meal to prepare

Re: Schwan's in your area [Re: Hatchetman] #6812592
03/22/20 10:33 AM
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I actually saw one of their trucks the other day.
When I was in jr. high my buddy and I were at a small cafe eating. Our table was near the restroom door. Little did we know the Schwann's driver was in there. He came out and left the door open. He cleared half the cafe out!!!! It was bad.


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Re: Schwan's in your area [Re: trapdog1] #6812663
03/22/20 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by trapdog1
Anybody know someone who has worked for them? Just wondering what that company is like.


I worked for then for 3 years but it was almost 20 years ago. When Marvin was still alive and his brother Al still played a roll in the company, they were very good to the drivers. They are a huge company now, I remember when they bought Tony's Pizza (about half the store brands are made in that factory in Salina KS) and they were proud of the fact they paid cash for Misses Smith's Pies.

Sadly, once the two brothers who founded the company were out, the drivers got less and less every year. I'm sure it is still a great company to work for, but back then it was outstanding. Their product selection is high quality and probably has something for everyone. My favorites are the IQF seafood andfrozen veggies.

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Re: Schwan's in your area [Re: Hatchetman] #6812667
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Oh, and they do have an icecream flavor or 20 I like

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Re: Schwan's in your area [Re: Hatchetman] #6812709
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I was working at a ranchhouse 50 miles out in the Sandhills and was surprised when a Schwanns truck pulled in. They know where the money is and if it isn't there they quit coming.


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Re: Schwan's in your area [Re: Hatchetman] #6812715
03/22/20 11:30 AM
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They operate here in Idaho Falls area. I buy some food from them.

Re: Schwan's in your area [Re: Hatchetman] #6812718
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They work In my area.


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