Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is bringing six new shops to the Cincinnati area, extending the chain’s reach in the state where it began more than 80 years ago. The first location is expected to open in late summer 2027, with additional parlors to follow under a signed franchise agreement.
The expansion comes as national and regional brands compete for customers who have plenty of choices beyond the familiar ice cream chains. Handel’s announced the new Cincinnati-area agreement with Royal Scoop LLC in a September 28 release.
Six shops are planned around Cincinnati
All six locations are intended for the greater Cincinnati market. The development partner, Royal Scoop, is a local group whose principals have experience running restaurants and hotels. Raj Patel, the group’s operational principal, said the operators were attracted to the company and the support behind the brand…