Mashti Malone's
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food industry |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Founder | Mashti Shirvani |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Mashti Shirvani, Mehdi Shirvani |
| Products | Persian-style ice cream |
Mashti Malone's is a chain specializing in Persian-style ice cream, established in 1980 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
History
Owned by brothers Mashti and Mehdi Shirvani, who hail from Mashhad, Iran, Mashti Malone's began when Mashti purchased the establishment known as Mugsy Malone in 1980. Facing financial constraints, he substituted "Mugsy" with "Mashti" while keeping "Malone" as part of the name.
At first, the Shirvani brothers focused on wholesale distribution, supplying ice cream to more than 300 Persian and Armenian dining venues. As popularity increased, the brand gained exposure through a feature on the Food Channel and introduced a mail-order service across the United States. By 2002, they had inaugurated a production plant in Garden Grove capable of producing 2,000 gallons daily.
The company further grew by opening additional outlets in Griffith Park, Westwood, Glendale, along with maintaining the original Hollywood location.