An interesting article by Joel Siegel in the August issue of Cond'e Nast Portfolio magazine talks about the origin of Carvel Ice Cream, Tom Carvel's pioneering relationship with his franchisees, his association with Ray Kroc and how the ice cream cake was developed.

The focus of the article is the fortune generated by Tom Carvel's success, the events surrounding his estate and questions on the circumstances of his death.

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