January 15, 2026 // Franchising.com // Vancouver, WA — Handel’s Ice Cream expands to Vancouver, Washington with a new location. The grand opening takes place Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., and the first 100 guests receive FREE Ice Cream for a Year*. Guests can look forward to merchandise giveaways, the chance to win free ice cream for a future visit, and a special character appearance (details to be announced)! A ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Vancouver Chamber of Commerce kicks off celebrations on Thursday, January 15, at 4:00 p.m.
Four longtime friends named Andrea Huerta, Ian Donovan, Heather Portus, and David Portus lead the new location. Their decades-long bond, shared values, and local roots shape this family-and-friends venture. Collectively, they bring deep experience in hospitality, real estate, and franchise operations to the Portland–Vancouver community.
“Andrea and her family have been making memories at Handel’s for over a decade,” said Ian Donovan, Co-Owner of Vancouver Handel’s. “When Heather and David were introduced to the brand during a family vacation, it felt like a perfect match. We wanted to combine a brand we all loved with the chance to build something meaningful together in our own community. We see this location as a neighborhood destination where families and friends can gather and celebrate.”…