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Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

Ice cream and milkshakes

Investment

$460,900

Initial Franchise Fee

$50,000

Units

161

Growth Rate

+83.0%

Overview Investment Territories Support Operations Ranking History

Overview

Industry Food
Founded 1945
Franchising Since 1989
Parent Company Handel’s Enterprises, LLC
Leadership Jennifer Schuler, CEO
# of Employees at HQ 37

Units and Growth Chart

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee $50,000
Initial Investment $460,900 - $996,500
Net Worth Requirement $500,000
Cash Requirement $250,000
Royalty Fee 6%
Ad Royalty Fee 2%
Technology Fee 0
Term of Agreement 10 years
Is Franchise Term Renewable? Yes
Financing Third Party
Veterans Incentive N/A

Available Territories

Franchising opportunities available in the following regions

Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

Training

On the Job Training 86 hours
Classroom Training 4 hours

Ongoing Support

Meetings & Conventions
Grand Opening
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection

Marketing Support

Ad Templates
Social Media
SEO
Website Development

Operations & Requirements

Key operational details and requirements for running this franchise

Is absentee ownership allowed? No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? No
Can this franchise be run part time? No
# of employees required to run 25
Are exclusive territories available? Yes

Ranking History

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream performance in the Franchise rankings over recent years

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Updated: December 12th, 2022