- 2024 Franchise 500 Rank
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#182 Ranked #295 last year
- Initial investment
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$311K - $936K
- Units as of 2023
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111 85.0% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 1989 (35 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 25 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises in the following US states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia |
# of Units | 111 (as of 2023) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Handel's Homemade Ice Cream franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$50,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$311,000 - $936,000 |
Net Worth Requirement
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$500,000 |
Cash Requirement
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$250,000 |
Royalty Fee
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6% |
Term of Agreement
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10 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
Third Party Financing | Handel's Homemade Ice Cream has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: startup costs, equipment, inventory |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
On-The-Job Training | 86 hours |
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Classroom Training | 4 hours |
Ongoing Support |
Meetings & Conventions
Grand Opening
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
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Marketing Support |
Ad Templates
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
# of employees required to run | 25 |
Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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