Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Celebrates Riverside, California Grand Opening Event on June 15th
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Californer -- Riverside, CA, The newest Handel's Homemade Ice Cream is coming to Riverside County, and it's a family affair! Brothers and business partners Gagan and Aman Batta are bringing the award-winning ice cream place to Riverside. The community is welcome to join the grand opening event of the premium ice cream brand on June 15, 2024, located at 5225 Canyon Crest Dr, Suite 7A, Riverside, CA 92507. The first 100 guests to visit Handel's Canyon Crest will receive free ice cream for one year*. The event is open to the public and will feature several giveaways and fun activities for all ages from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Franchisees and brothers Gagan and Aman Batta will lead Handel's Canyon Crest. Before joining Handel's, the Batta brothers had been in the food business for 22 years, gaining an excellent reputation in the food franchise industry.

"I feel honored to introduce Handel's Homemade Ice Cream to Riverside," said Gagan Batta, co-owner of Handel's Canyon Crest. "Handel's is widely recognized across the country, so to have the opportunity to work with the most authentic ice cream company and bring this to the tight-knit community of Riverside is such an honor."

The grand opening is a heartfelt gesture from the owners to build a close connection with the community. It will be a complete family event for guests to enjoy the day together. The grand opening will also feature a DJ, face painting, balloon twisting, and several fun activities for kids and families from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.Additionally, guests will enjoy a special "SPIN THE WHEEL" game, offering a fair chance to every customer to win special Handel's swag throughout the day.

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"Handel's commitment to handcrafted excellence and unbeatable flavors has made this a beloved destination for ice cream lovers everywhere in the nation. We can't wait to share this taste with the Riverside community and create lasting memories together," said Gagan Batta.

Along with providing a fun-filled atmosphere for the event, Handel's Canyon Crest will donate 10% of the grand opening sales to the Autism Society, which creates connections and empowers everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.

Handel's Canyon Crest is a 1,900 sq. ft. space in Riverside County. The store will be open daily from 11 a.m. -10 p.m.

Canyon Crest Towne Center offers guests of all ages something fun to discover every day of the week. The Canyon Crest Towne Center boasts Ralph's fresh fare gourmet supermarket, Rite Aid, Nekter Juice Bar, and vim+vigor Fitness. It is located near UCR and Canyon Crest Neighborhood.

To learn more about Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, including its menu and locations, visit
www.handelsicecream.com follow them on Facebook or Instagram @handelsicecream.

* The free ice cream card entitles each winner to a free small sugar/cake cone or dish every week beginning the date designated on the card. The card is only redeemable at Handel's Canyon Crest location. This card cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. This card has no cash value and cannot be used for any other purchase. Any missed weeks are non-retroactive and cannot be redeemed and combined for future weeks.

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About Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream has been in the business of making and selling fresh ice cream, handmade in stores every day, since 1945. Founded in Youngstown, Ohio, the Handel's legacy was created by Alice Handel and Lenny Fisher, who grew the brand from a single Scoop Shop into a flourishing chain using fresh ingredients and upholding a commitment to quality. Each Handel's ice cream batch is made fresh daily, using Alice's original methods and recipes. There are 48 flavors available daily and more than 140 flavors that rotate seasonally.

In 2023 and 2024, Handel's ranked in Franchise Times' Top 400 list, recognizing the largest franchise systems in the United States, and its "Fast & Serious," a list of the smartest-growing franchises for the year. TasteAtlas also recognizes the brand as one of the world's top 100 Most Iconic Ice Creams.

Handel's has been named #1 Ice Cream on the Planet by National Geographic, one of the Top 10 Best Ice Cream Businesses by USA Today, one of the Top 500 Restaurants in America by Nation's Restaurant News, and Top 500 Franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine.

Handel's currently has nearly 140 locations across 14 states. To learn more about Handel's franchise opportunities www.handelsicecream.com/franchise