FARGO — Kone’s Kreamery has officially changed hands, with former owners Brady and Sara Hand selling the beloved gelato and boba tea shop located at 1650 45th St. S. The couple is channeling the proceeds from the sale into their ongoing fertility journey.
The new owners, Katherine Nguyen and QiYao Long, who also run the recently launched YumTea in downtown Fargo’s Roberts Alley, plan to integrate some of their popular beverage offerings at Kone’s Kreamery. According to a recent Facebook update, customers will soon have access to a delivery service for YumTea products while the original shop remains temporarily closed.
Customers with YumTea gift cards and coupons can redeem them at Kone’s Kreamery. Additionally, patrons mentioning YumTea at the Kreamery will enjoy a special 20% discount on all drinks, as highlighted in a Facebook post from YumTea.
Brady Hand shared in August that he and his wife have faced significant challenges with infertility over the past four years. After experiencing two unsuccessful rounds of in vitro fertilization, they have decided to pursue embryo adoption, using the sale proceeds to help fund this new chapter in their family-building efforts.
With the completion of the sale, Hand confirmed that they are actively working with several families in their quest for embryo adoption and are in the process of selecting an attorney to facilitate the legal acquisition of embryos.
Initially unaware that embryo adoption was an option, the Hands have learned it is a relatively common path for many couples facing infertility. While they explored traditional adoption, Brady noted that the financial implications were a major factor in their decision.
“The cost of traditional adoption is nearly double that of embryo adoption,” Hand explained. “With embryo adoption, my wife has the opportunity to experience pregnancy, and we can share in the birth of our child.”
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine states that embryo adoption can range from $7,500 to $19,500 in total costs.
Hand encourages those interested in their story to follow their journey on social media, emphasizing their commitment to raising awareness about infertility.
Meanwhile, according to YumTea’s social media, the shop is temporarily closed as Nguyen and Long focus on the new venture at Kone’s Kreamery, with plans to reopen YumTea in November.
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