TL;DR
Andrea Huerta, a multi-unit operator, discusses her transition from McDonald's and El Pollo Loco to Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, which is considered the top ice cream business in America on a per-unit basis. Huerta shares insights into Handel's economic performance and its strong potential in the market.
Andrea Huerta has been operating franchises since she was a teenager, starting as a crew member in her parents' McDonald’s location. This early experience provided a strong foundation in the quick-service restaurant industry.
After helping her family expand a portfolio of El Pollo Loco locations, Andrea made a significant decision. She chose to fully commit to Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, seeing its strong potential in the market.
Handel’s is widely considered to be the top ice cream business in America on a per-unit basis, demonstrating remarkable efficiency and profitability. Andrea shares comprehensive insights into this concept, including detailed information about its current economic performance.
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This story was originally published by Patrick Buckley in Empires Weekly on July 10, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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