Local food lovers rejoiced as plans were announced that Matt Shatto, owner and operator of Shatto Home Delivery and acting vice president of Shatto Milk Company, had purchased revered local Kansas City ice cream operation, Betty Rae’s, from Betty Rae’s current owner, Alec Rodgers. Assuming the ownership role himself, Shatto plans to preserve and grow the homespun ice cream brand known for their funky and fun flavors. Betty Rae’s currently has two locations, the original store in Waldo, which opened in 2016, and a second one in the River Market, which opened in 2018. Betty Rae’s was purchased by Rodgers two years ago, and after stabilizing the business, he started looking for someone willing to take the concept to the next level. All employees and beloved ice cream flavors are staying, and Shatto has plans to make Betty Rae’s available to more people with new stores throughout the region and by distributing to area grocers and local restaurants, in addition to continuing to rent the Betty Rae’s Ice Cream truck for corporate, family, and neighborhood events. We all scream for the future of Betty Rae’s ice cream.