HANDEL'S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM OPENS FIRST TENNESSEE STORE

    HENDERSONVILLE, TN, January 03, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, serving handcrafted ice cream since 1945, is expanding into the Tennessee market and opening its first store in Hendersonville, TN. The iconic brand is bringing their freshly made, fun-filled ice cream flavors to The Streets of Indian Lake located at 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville, TN 37075. The Hendersonville Handel's will celebrate its official grand opening with the community on Thursday, January 11, 2024. The Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The first 100 guests will be treated to Free Ice Cream For a Year on January 11!

The Hendersonville Handel's is led by husband-and-wife team Greg and Laura Panter. The couple have been married for 25 years and have three children and two dogs that entertain them with their antics daily. Now, they have a new business venture to add to the mix.

"When we made the decision to relocate to middle Tennessee, we discovered a quaint 'city by the lake' and fell in love with Hendersonville. The people of Hendersonville have all been so welcoming in the past two years and we have found a supportive community both personally and professionally," said Laura Panter, Co-owner of Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Hendersonville. "We have been devoted Handel's fans for several years and are so excited to bring Handel's award-winning ice cream to the Nashville-metro! We offer a true 'Cow-to Cone' experience with 48 flavors made fresh in-house daily!"

The new location boasts 2,593 sq. ft. and will serve up local and seasonal flavors including Banana Cream Pie, Black Raspberry Truffle, Buckeye, Coffee Chocolate Chip, Graham Central Station, Lemon Meringue, Midnight Madness, Salty Caramel Truffle, Taro, and more.

The Hendersonville location will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. And will offer pickup, delivery, and catering.

In addition to serving up freshly made ice cream, the Hendersonville team will also offer fundraising opportunities for schools, sports teams, churches, and other non-profit organizations, plus catering for events. Contact the store at (615) 447-3139 for details.

For more information about the Hendersonville Handel's, visit www.handelsicecream.com/store/Hendersonville or follow them on Instagram or Facebook @handels.hendersonville

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream has been in the business of making and selling fresh ice cream since 1945. Founded in Youngstown, Ohio, by Alice Handel, the company continues the sweet legacy she established from her backyard garden, using fresh ingredients and upholding a commitment to quality. Each batch of Handel's ice cream is made fresh daily, using Alice's original methods and recipes. There are 48 flavors available daily and more than 140 flavors that rotate seasonally.

In 2023, 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 120 locations across 11 states and is growing. To learn more about Handel's franchise opportunities, visit www.handelsicecream.com/franchise.

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