Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream is celebrating the opening of its 200th location in Camarillo, California, on November 12, 2026.

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream is a fast-growing dessert franchise with over 170 locations open and more than 150 in development.

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream surges with 173 units and 621% sales growth

Multi-unit operator Andrea Huerta discusses her transition from McDonald's and El Pollo Loco to the high-volume unit economics of Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream.

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, the iconic dessert franchise famous for homemade ice cream, is expanding into Illinois for the first time with a multi-unit agreement in the Chicago-metropolitan-area.

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream has signed its first-ever multi-unit franchise agreement in Illinois, marking the brand's debut in the state with three locations planned for the Chicago suburbs.

The new Handel’s ice cream parlors will be developed in the Chicago suburbs of Elgin, Geneva/St.

The ice cream franchise reports high average unit volumes and industry-leading same-store sales growth as it continues national expansion into new markets.

Boston, MA — Gong cha has signed a three-unit development agreement in Southern California with experienced franchise operators Gagan and Aman Batta, further expanding its U.S.

Handel’s Ice Cream is officially expanding into Florida. The state’s first location will celebrate its Grand Opening in Oviedo on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Franchise brands must adjust their strategy to meet candidates where they are, using digital channels and AI to connect with potential buyers.

Snyder brings a proven track record to Handel’s with more than 15 years of franchise development and real estate expertise, previously serving as Vice President of Development at Mountain Mike’s Pizza and holding leaders

Youngstown, OH – This season, Santa is swapping cookies for ice cream!

The ice cream industry contributes $13 billion to the U.S. economy each year and creates almost 29,000 jobs nationwide.

Franchise owner Jim Belcher shares tips for balancing family and work, including dedicating regular time for family and setting boundaries.

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is excited to announce the opening of its newest location in Midtown Atlanta.

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream names Hillary Frei as Chief Marketing Officer.

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream launches a new peanut butter and jelly ice cream flavor, available at all locations.

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream opens new location in Reno, Nevada

Brian Vaughn's journey with Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream began with his childhood entrepreneurial tendencies and eventually led to him becoming a franchisee after 20 years of service in the Army.

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream celebrates the grand opening of its new location in Irvine, California.

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream's Erin Snyder shares a guide to franchise expansion, breaking it down into three steps: determine why, decide what, and make a plan.

While Gen Z takes the lead in adventuring into new flavor profiles within the food and beverage landscape, The Hartman Group report indicates more than a third of Gen Z has a continued preference for foods they’re familiar with.

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream appoints Jennifer Schuler as its new Chief Executive Officer, leading a nearly 130-store and growing brand.