Handel's

The Handel's story began in 1892 when a German immigrant named Rudolph Handel first opened a small ice cream parlor on the corner of 14th and Chestnut Streets in Philadelphia. Today, over 120 years later, we have grown to become one of America's most prominent ice cream brands with over 300+ locations nationwide. Handel's offers an exclusive franchise opportunity for those looking to own their own business as well as those who are interested in being part of something bigger than themselves. The Handel's Franchise is available to entrepreneurs that have demonstrated success running their own business or large corporation and want more freedom and flexibility.

Owning and running an ice cream franchise can be a lucrative business, but it's important to make sure you have the right tools and support in order to be successful. Owning an ice cream franchise can be a lot of work. You need to have a great product that people love, as well as a strong marketing strategy to get your name out there. Handel's Enterprises, LLC offers individual franchises for the operation of ice cream parlors that sell homemade ice cream, sherbet, ices, sorbet, frozen yogurt and other ice cream products. We provide all of the tools and support you need to be successful in this business venture, from training on how to make our delicious products to marketing materials that will help you attract customers. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you launch your own successful ice cream franchise!

Handel’s Enterprises, LLC is a Delaware limited liability company. They were originally organized as a corporation under the laws of the State of Ohio on March 1, 1998, and they converted to a Delaware limited liability company on October 10, 2019. They maintain their principal place of business at 3830 Starr Centre Drive, Canfield, Ohio 44406. They have offered Handel’s Franchises since 1989.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Handel’s Franchise ranges from $234,500 to $714,500. This includes between $170,000 and $230,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates. The total investment necessary to operate multiple Parlors under a form of area development agreement depends on the number of franchises the franchisor grants you the right to open. The total investment necessary to enter into a development agreement for the right to develop three Parlors is $334,500 to $814,500, which includes an initial development fee of $150,000 that is paid to the franchisor, and the total investment to open and commence operations of your initial Parlor. Under the area development agreement, the Development Fee is equal to $50,000 for each Parlor that the franchisor will grant you the right to open and operate under the Development Agreement.