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Buy a 16 Handles Franchise

16 Handles is a pioneering self-serve frozen yogurt franchise founded in 2008 by Solomon Choi in New York City’s East Village, offering 16 rotating flavors including frozen yogurt, all-natural ice cream, vegan oat milk soft serve, sorbets, smoothies, and over 50 toppings sold by weight. Acquired in 2022 by its largest franchisee Neil Hershman, the brand has expanded nationally with 35+ stores in development, emphasizing eco-conscious packaging, tech-driven loyalty apps, and inclusive options like kosher-certified and gluten-free treats. With recent success stories like a South Carolina unit hitting $1M revenue in six months, 16 Handles thrives on customization, community events (e.g., 43+ fundraisers raising $17K), and pop culture flavors boosting sales 40%. This low-labor model suits high-traffic locations, delivering fun, customizable desserts in a $2B+ global froyo market projected to grow to $2.65B by 2034.

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Why buy a 16 Handles Franchise?

Capitalize on proven self-serve model in rebounding froyo sector with low royalties, tech edge, and rapid ROI potential (e.g., $1M in 6 months), perfect for entrepreneurs craving sweet success.

16 Handles Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2008

    • Franchising Since

      2010

    • New Startup Cost

      $249,500 – $663,500

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $30,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      50%

      of then-current Initial Franchise Fee; 25% to existing franchisee

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of Gross Sales

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      37

    • New Units Opened *

      8

    • Units Transferred *

      1

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $847,587

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

16 Handles – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    16 Handles offers extensive training, site selection, marketing via apps/delivery, and ongoing operations support with strong unit economics. Third-party financing aids startups ($243K-$645K investment, $30K fee), while protected territories and tech tools enable quick scalability.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Self-starters passionate about desserts and community, with sales/marketing savvy; no experience needed—ideal for multi-unit developers seeking fun, profitable ventures.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Winner of Best of Manhattan Awards (2016-2020) for frozen yogurt; featured in QSR Magazine for category vitality and rapid 2025 expansion (25 agreements, 32 shops developing).

  4. Industry / Market

    Global frozen yogurt market at $2B, growing to $2.65B by 2034 per Fortune Business Insights, driven by health-conscious treats, vegan options, and self-serve convenience.

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