HANDEL’S ICE CREAM EXPANDS INTO COLORADO SPRINGS WITH NEW STAND-ALONE LOCATION OPENING NOVEMBER 12

The new scoop shop celebrates grand opening with Free Ice Cream for a Year for the first 100 guests

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Handel’s Ice Cream, the beloved brand serving ice cream since 1945, is officially opening its newest location in Colorado Springs. Located at 1220 Interquest Parkway, the scoop shop will open its doors to the public for its official Grand Opening on Thursday, November 12, 2026. To mark the occasion, the first 100 guests in line will win Free Ice Cream for a Year.

The Colorado Springs store is owned and operated by Robert Long, Mike Cummings, and Tom Mabey, an executive leadership team bringing over 30 years of combined restaurant hospitality service to the Handel’s franchise. Having each started as front-line team members before building successful careers in multi-brand franchise ownership, the trio brings extensive expertise in operational excellence, local store marketing, and regional community partnerships.

"We chose to partner with Handel’s because we wanted to bring a premium, fast-growing brand to a rapidly expanding market like Colorado Springs," said Robert Long, Co-Owner of Handel’s Ice Cream Colorado Springs. "Ice cream represents the ultimate spot for families to gather, and over our three decades in hospitality, our focus has always been building deep-rooted connections with local schools, churches, and businesses. We are thrilled to be here and look forward to treating the community to sweet memories and what is undeniably the best ice cream around."

The 3,000 square feet Interquest location will offer 48 rotating flavors made fresh in-store daily, pickup and delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and GrubHub, and catering services. The shop will operate Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Friday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

For more information about Handel’s Interquest, visit www.handelsicecream.com/store/interquest/

About Handel's Ice Cream
Handel's Ice Cream has been making and selling ice cream since 1945. Founded in Youngstown, Ohio, the legacy of Handel’s began with Alice Handel. The brand was later purchased by Lenny Fisher, and what started as a single ice cream parlor has now grown into a beloved brand nationwide. Handel's is committed to quality, using abundant ingredients to create their ice cream, which is made by hand in small batches at each location. They offer 48 flavors every day, with more than 140 additional flavors that rotate seasonally.

Handel’s has earned numerous industry accolades, including being ranked the #1 Sweet Treat and a Top 10 Brand to Buy by Franchise Times. The brand is also featured on the publication’s Top 400 list of the largest franchise systems in the United States and its Fast & Serious list recognizing the smartest-growing franchises of the year. Additionally, Handel’s was recognized on Fast Casual’s Movers & Shakers 2025 list, while CEO Jennifer Schuler was named among the Top 25 Industry Executives for her leadership and innovation in foodservice. The brand is also recognized as a Top 500 Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine.
 
Handel's currently has over 175 locations across 20 states and is growing. To learn more about Handel's franchise opportunities, visit https://handelsicecream.com/handels-franchise/.    

Kampi Chaleunsouk 
Ink Link Marketing
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