16 Handles

Franchise Overview

16 Handles operates self-serve frozen yogurt and ice cream retail storefronts where guests customize their own frozen treats by choosing from a rotating lineup of flavors and a wide array of toppings, targeting high-traffic locations like malls, shopping centers, and college towns.

Key Highlights

Self-serve customization model with rotating flavors keeps the guest experience fresh
All-natural ingredients distinguish the brand from conventional frozen dessert competitors
Proprietary AI-driven marketing and analytics tools actively optimize customer retention
Strong real estate site selection support steers franchisees toward proven high-traffic placements

16 Handles blends a proven self-serve concept with a genuinely tech-forward franchise infrastructure, making it a compelling fit for operators seeking both consumer appeal and data-driven growth tools.

Just the Facts

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In Business Since2011

Number of Units29

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$243K – $645K

16 Handles Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official 16 Handles FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

16 Handles FDD 2024

April 2024

$99.00

16 Handles FDD 2023

May 2023

$99.00

16 Handles FDD 2022

September 2022

$99.00

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