Be Free Ice Cream was founded by former Navy SEAL Chris Fettes. Its story is rooted in service, friendship, and the Virginia Beach café.
Who was Kyle Milliken
The brand was founded in memory of Kyle Milliken, a SEAL Team Six operator. Be Free carries his memory forward in the everyday work of making ice cream.
From service to the café
Chris brought his passion for ice cream to Virginia Beach, where the café became a place to develop recipes and share them with the community.
Built on the same values
The values our founder carried in uniform show up in the product: do the work, cut no corners, and look after the people beside you. That means small batches, real ingredients, and recipes developed right in the café kitchen in Virginia Beach.
Discover the flavors
Explore the café-developed lineup. Be Free is coming soon to grocery shelves, with retailer announcements to come.
Crafted with gratitude. Built with courage. Made to be shared.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Be Free Ice Cream veteran-founded?
Yes. Be Free was founded by former Navy SEAL Chris Fettes.
Where are Be Free's recipes developed?
The recipes are developed in the Be Free café in Virginia Beach.
Who was Kyle Milliken?
A SEAL Team Six operator. Be Free was founded in his memory and carries his name forward in the everyday work of making ice cream.
Who founded Be Free?
Chris Fettes, a former Navy SEAL with a lifelong passion for ice cream.
Where can I discover Be Free?
Visit the Virginia Beach café. Be Free is also coming soon to grocery shelves, with retailer announcements to come.
