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James Thomas spent years taking his mobile daiquiri shop to wherever the party popped up — hauling rented machines and setting up a mobile operation that gave customers around Kansas City, Lawrence, and Topeka a place to grab one of his frozen drinks. Now he’s letting thirsty customers come to him.
By Taylor Wilmore | September 18, 2026
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Mobile favorite opens doors to Midtown storefront
Brain Freeze chills fresh-squeezed spot for hot chicken, cold daiquiris near Martini Corner
James Thomas spent years taking his mobile daiquiri shop to wherever the party popped up — hauling rented machines and setting up a mobile operation that gave customers around Kansas City, Lawrence, and Topeka a place to grab one of his frozen drinks. Now he’s letting thirsty customers come to him.
By Taylor Wilmore | September 18, 2026
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