Handel's Ice Cream Opens Walk-Up & Drive-Thru in Houston Heights
Handel's Ice Cream opens in Houston Heights with walk-up and drive-thru.
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Handel's Ice Cream opens in Houston Heights with walk-up and drive-thru.
Rita's Italian Ice brings back Gummy Bear Italian Ice flavor
MilkShake Factory opens first Arizona location in Chandler on August 2.

Tyler Dutton, a seasoned Wetzel's Pretzels franchisee and longtime corporate team member, plans to open a second Wetzel's in The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Wetzel’s Pretzels is opening a new bakery at one of the top tourist destinations in the country, The Mall of America, bringing even more of its signature twisty treats to Minnesota.
Andy’s Frozen Custard launches Soda Shoppe with Cherry Limeade drink.

MINNEAPOLIS--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), a leader in iconic treats and food, announced today Miracle Treat Day®, a sweet day for a great cause.

Kona Ice, the revolutionary mobile shaved ice franchise, is thrilled to announce its latest local addition into Clayton and the surrounding areas.
Andy’s Frozen Custard is opening a new location in Fort Worth on July 30, with a grand opening celebration set for August 8.

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream is marking a successful first half of 2025 with positive same-store sales growth, increased in-store traffic, and new products and experiences.
Franchisee Matt Higgins, a longtime fan of Handel's Ice Cream, leads the new Nashville Yards location.
Kilwins is celebrating National Ice Cream Day (July 20) by giving fans a chance to win “Free Ice Cream for a Year” in the form of an e-gift card with a fun Instagram sweepstakes.
Handel's Ice Cream opens in Fairlawn, Ohio, on July 17.
Yogurtland expands with 15 new locations in California and Texas
Marble Slab Creamery offers free ice cream for loyalty members.
Rita's Italian Ice marks 35 years with franchisee Mitch Cove.
Wetzel’s Pretzels is opening a new bakery in Oxnard, inside the lifestyle center, The Collection at RiverPark.
To celebrate, the store will host a grand opening event from 12 PM to 4 PM featuring music, giveaways, and a special buy-one-get-one-free offer on all shakes, sundaes, and molten cups.
16 Handles launches new summer flavor lineup with three flavors.

Partners open a MilkShake Factory in Hilton Head, South Carolina, with a focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere and serving great food.
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is turning up the summer heat with a flavor-packed, refreshing treat.
Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café debuts in North Carolina with Cary location.
Kilwins introduced its Dubai Chocolate Truffle, a luxurious new treat featuring a rich pistachio filling and crispy kataifi, just in time for World Chocolate Day.
“The Atlanta area is full of energy, creativity, and a deep love of food, and that made it a natural fit for us,” said Dana Edwards Manatos, Founder & CEO of MilkShake Factory.