ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 9, 2024--
Handel’s Ice Cream, serving handmade ice cream since 1945, is thrilled to celebrate the monumental milestone of its 150th location, which is opening at Buckhead Landing in the Greater Atlanta area, the latest growth market for the brand. The brand is honoring the milestone in a big way by offering Free Ice Cream for a Year* for the first 150 guests!
“Handel’s continues to attract significant interest as one of the fastest growing concepts in the United States,” said Jennifer Schuler, Chief Executive Officer for Handel’s Ice Cream. “With the Buckhead Landing opening we mark our 150 th scoop shop, laying the foundation for continued brand expansion in 2025. We plan to continue to earn our guests’ loyalty with the best tasting ingredients and exceptional service, to help celebrate life’s simple pleasures.”
The community is invited to join the grand opening celebration at 3330 Piedmont Rd, on Thursday, Dec. 12. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will kick off the festivities at 10:30 a.m., followed by doors opening at 11 a.m. The first 150 guests in line will receive Free Ice Cream for a Year*. Plus, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. guests can spin the prize wheel for a chance to win sweet surprises.
“Building on the success of our recent Midtown Atlanta opening, the debut of our Buckhead Landing shop marks an important milestone in Handel’s expansion, especially on the corporate side, as we refine operations and develop best practices to support our franchisees,” added Schuler. “With our focus on crafting both timeless and on-trend flavors, serving generous portions, and providing exceptional hospitality, we are excited to become a part of the flourishing Buckhead community and beyond.”
Known for its best tasting ice cream, handmade in-store by ice cream makers, the nearly 80-year-old brand continues its steady expansion across the nation, bringing its beloved flavors to new communities.
Handel’s Buckhead Landing will offer pickup, delivery, and catering. The store will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information about Handel’s Buckhead Landing, visit https://handelsicecream.com/store/buckhead-landing/ or follow them on Instagram @handelsicecreamatl.
*Must be 18 years or older to receive the Free Ice Cream for a Year offer.
About Handel's Ice Cream
Handel's Ice Cream has been in the business of making and selling fresh ice cream, handmade in stores since 1945. Founded in Youngstown, Ohio, the Handel’s legacy was created by Alice Handel and later led by Lenny Fisher, who grew the brand from a single scoop shop into a flourishing chain. Each batch of Handel's ice cream is made on site by hand at our ice cream parlors, upholding Alice’s commitment to quality and the best tasting ice cream served in abundance to our guests. There are 48 flavors available daily and more than 140 flavors that rotate seasonally.
In 2023 and 2024, Handel's ranked in Franchise Times' Top 400 list, recognizing the largest franchise systems in the United States, and its "Fast & Serious," a list of the smartest-growing franchises for the year. The brand is also recognized by TasteAtlas for one of the top 100 Most Iconic Ice Creams of the World.
Handel's has been named #1 Ice Cream on the Planet by National Geographic, one of the Top 10 Best Ice Cream Businesses by USA Today, one of the Top 500 Restaurants in America by Nation's Restaurant News , and Top 500 Franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine.
Handel's currently has over 140 locations across 15 states and is growing. To learn more about Handel's franchise opportunities, visit www.handelsicecream.com/franchise.
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