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    $150K minimum cash liquidityYESNO

    $400K minimum net worthYESNO

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    Let the Good Times Swirl!

    NYC’s #1 soft serve and frozen yogurt

    With 16 flavors and over 50 toppings at each of our shops, our guests can’t get enough of our self-serve frozen yogurt, ice cream, and dairy-free options.

    Blue Dessert cup
    Addictive frozen yogurt
and premium ice cream

    Addictive frozen yogurt
    and premium ice cream

    High profit margins

    High profit margins

    High tech POS, loyalty
and online ordering

    High tech POS, loyalty
    and online ordering

    Modern store design
in under 2000 sq. ft.

    Modern store design
    in under 2000 sq. ft.

    Low labor business model

    Low labor business model

    Proprietary recipes with
world-class ingredients

    Proprietary recipes with
    world-class ingredients

    50+ Toppings from
fresh fruit to hot fudge

    50+ Toppings from
    fresh fruit to hot fudge

    Unique grab and go
menu offerings

    Unique grab and go
    menu offerings

    Industry-leading
vegan flavors

    Industry-leading
    vegan flavors

    Craveable shakes
and smoothies

    Craveable shakes
    and smoothies

    Customizable catering
and delivery packages

    Customizable catering
    and delivery packages

    A dessert experience that
keeps guests coming back

    A dessert experience that
    keeps guests coming back

    Modern store design
in under 2000 sq. ft.

    Modern store design
    in under 2000 sq. ft.

    High profit margins

    High profit margins

    High tech POS, loyalty
and online ordering

    High tech POS, loyalty
    and online ordering

    Modern store design
in under 2000 sq. ft.

    Modern store design
    in under 2000 sq. ft.

    Low labor business model

    Low labor business model

    Proprietary recipes with
world-class ingredients

    Proprietary recipes with
    world-class ingredients

    50+ Toppings from
fresh fruit to hot fudge

    50+ Toppings from
    fresh fruit to hot fudge

    Unique grab and go
menu offerings

    Unique grab and go
    menu offerings

    Industry-leading
vegan flavors

    Industry-leading
    vegan flavors

    Craveable shakes
and smoothies

    Craveable shakes
    and smoothies

    Customizable catering
and delivery packages

    Customizable catering
    and delivery packages

    A dessert experience that
keeps guests coming back

    A dessert experience that
    keeps guests coming back

    Our unique business
    model sets you
    up for success.

    16 Handles’ time-tested business model is the perfect way to start your journey in the $30 billion (and growing!) frozen desserts category*. Our experience is unique and customizable for guests, and it offers you a low-labor, high-margin business that’s perfect for cities, towns, and retail centers alike.

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    STARTUP COSTS AS LOW AS
    $242,500*
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    AVERAGE REVENUE AS HIGH AS
    $868,902**
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    OVER 20%
     OF CUSTOMERS ARE EARNING
    LOYALTY WITH THE 16 HANDLES APP
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     ESTABLISHED IN
    EAST VILLAGE, NYC
    2008
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    * May include third party equipment financing. Startup costs range between $242,500 and $553,000. See the Startup Costs tab for more.
    ** $868,902 Average Unit Volume for top 1/3rd of stores (2022), and $474,837 average unit volume for bottom 1/3rd of stores (2022), per FDD 2023.
    *** GRAND VIEW RESEARCH INC. 2023

    See what ALL THE BUZZ is about!

    Our loyal fans are our best advocates.

    Our addictive products, exciting partnerships, top-tier loyalty tech, and attention-grabbing marketing make 16 Handles a beloved brand. Thanks to an endless library of classic flavors, seasonal soft serve, and exciting brand partnerships, every 16 Handles shop rotates its flavor line-up regularly. Our franchise partners aren’t surprised to see guests returning every few days to see what’s new—usually with friends and family, too.

    Why Soft Serve Image

    Our iconic soft-serve swirl symbolizes what’s unique about 16 Handles. You can find a scoop of ice cream at dozens of franchises, big-box restaurants, and even grocery stores. But the perfect soft-serve swirl is a treat worth stopping for.

    Why Soft Serve

    16 Handles is all about uniqueness and self expression, which is why we make our guests the creators of their self-serve dessert destiny. Without scooping or baking, our team members can focus on service, making 16 Handles cornerstone of your community.