Graeter's Ice Cream Co., one of Greater Cincinnati's largest private companies, has bought the last of its remaining franchised ice cream shops in Louisville, Lexington and Indianapolis, which means the family-owned ice cream manufacturer now owns and operates all of its more than 50 retail stores.
The company purchased 11 stores from franchisee Jim Tedesco of Tedesco LLC, including two stores in Lexington, six stores in Louisville and three stores in Indianapolis. The deal was completed Monday,…