Many are in stadiums, arenas, shopping malls, and in vending machines, though there are also locations at aquariums, zoos, museums and theme parks.

[1] It was originally invented as cow feed when Jones, who specialized in cryogenics, was trying to make efficient fodder for farm animals.

[4] In 2007, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ruled against Dippin' Dots because the process of creating the ice cream was "obvious" rather than proprietary.

[9][10] On November 4, 2011, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection,[11] after failing to reach an agreement with their lender, Regions Bank.

[18][19] To expand this side business after the 2011 bankruptcy and sale, a subsidiary company, Dippin' Dot (DD) Cryogenics LLC, was established in May 2019.

[18][20] Their services now include contract design and manufacturing, cryogenic processors, and ultra low temperature freezers.