What does Handel's Ice Cream do?

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream is a family-owned ice cream franchise that began in 1945 in Youngstown, Ohio. Founded by Alice Handel, the business started by serving homemade ice cream from a gas station using fresh fruit and traditional recipes. Today, it operates over 150 corporate and franchise stores across 15 U.S. states, with its headquarters in Canfield, Ohio. Leonard Fisher has led significant expansion since acquiring the company in the 1980s. The franchise specializes in homemade ice cream and frozen treats, offering a wide variety of 100 to 150 flavors made fresh daily at each location. The ice cream is crafted using high-quality ingredients and traditional batch methods, staying true to Alice Handel's original recipes. Handel's has received numerous accolades, including recognition from the Travel Channel and *USA Today*, highlighting its reputation as one of the best ice cream parlors in the country.