Fanci Freez has been a long-standing and delicious tradition in Boise since 1947, serving several generations of ice cream, milkshake and burger lovers. With locations in downtown and nearby Meridian, Fanci Freez is truly a Boise-area icon, with lots and lots and lots of return customers.
Like nearly all other restaurants during this time, Fanci Freez’s business has been affected by the crisis: closing its dining rooms has forced an operational shift to all drive-thru, delivery and takeout. And since schools have been closed, Fanci Freez has been especially missing the ravenous appetites of the high school students from Boise High, a short three-block walk from the downtown location.
Fanci Freez owner Bill Hawes and his son Nick know that high school students—especially seniors—are missing out on even more these days, having to forgo proms, graduation ceremonies and all the other once-in-a-lifetime events and traditions that make up so many treasured memories. Which is why Bill and Nick are partnering with the Pass It On Project. With Columbia Bank’s help, they are making sure all the seniors at Boise High get free Fanci Freez milkshakes. Fanci Freez is making the shakes, and Columbia Bank is picking up the tab. It hardly replaces walking to the podium in cap and gown, but it reminds seniors that we’re all in this together and there are still ways to brighten someone’s day. Especially if it involves ice cream.
Columbia Bank has the expertise to help your business grow.
We understand running your business is your top priority. We offer tools, solutions and expertise to help keep your business running:
- Digital Banking
- Merchant Services
- Remote Deposit
- Commercial Real Estate Loans
- Payroll Management
- Capital Financing
- ACH and Tax Payment Services
Speak with a Columbia Bank Business Banker
Fill out the information below and a Business Banker will be in touch.

J.D. Power Award Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Retail Banking in the Northwest
The 2020 US. Retail Banking Study is now in it’s 15th year. For J.D. Power award information, visit jdpower.com/awards

Columbia Bank ranked #1 among Northwest banks on the 2020 Forbes List of Best Banks

Top SBA Lender
Nationally Small Business Administration

#1 SBA Lender
Portland District Small Business Administration

#2 SBA Lender
Seattle District Small Business Administration
External link notice
Click cancel or continue to proceed.