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16 Handles is an innovative frozen yogurt brand that encourages guests to Flaunt Their Flavor™. Whether guests want a better-for-you snack or an indulgent frozen dessert, 16 Handles offers something for everyone. Founded in 2008 by foodservice industry expert Solomon Choi, 16 Handles was the first frozen yogurt brand to pioneer the self-serve concept in New York City. Today the company has grown to 40 locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Florida with more stores opening soon.
Committed to sustainability, 16 Handles uses biodegradable packaging and recyclable spoons. We help plant 16 trees each day through an enduring partnership with Trees for the Future.
Committed to sustainability, 16 Handles uses biodegradable packaging and recyclable spoons. We help plant 16 trees each day through an enduring partnership with Trees for the Future.
Overview
Employees
51-200
Phone
+1 212-260-4416
Founded date
2008
Mentions in press and media 7
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| Sep 13, 2025 | 30-year-old CEO left Wall Street, bought a ‘stale’ frozen yogurt chain—now it brings in $21 million a year | When Neil Hershman, the 30-year-old CEO and majority owner of frozen yogurt chain 16 Handles, visits his self-serve dessert shops, he keeps it simple. His go-to order: a plain tart-flavored swirl with strawberries, blueberries, chocolate ch... |
| Jul 9, 2025 | He Went From Customer to CEO of a Rapidly-Expanding Dessert Chain By Following This Process Neil Hershman built his expansion playbook by perfecting a single store, then replicating what worked across the franchise system without sacrificing customer experience. | Fresh out of an unfulfilling finance career, Neil Hershman was looking for something different — something he could build with his own hands. That search led him to 16 Handles, a New York-based froyo brand he frequented as a customer. Astro... |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Would You Like Froyo with That? 16 Handles Launches French Fry Frozen Yogurt, Pokes Fun at Notoriously-Broken Fast Food Ice Cream Machines | Dessert Brand National Franchise Debuts Limited Edition Flavor This Week NEW YORK, June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer is here and it's time to treat yourself. In case your favorite fast food restaurant's ice cream machines are d... |
| Nov 6, 2014 | Kik Introduces Promoted Chats To Let Brands On Its Messaging App And Finally Make Money | Advertising doesn’t have to be the answer to making money. That’s the ideology behind messaging app company Kik‘s latest feature — Promoted Chats — which allows its 150 million-plus registered users to opt-in and connect with brands in what... |
| May 1, 2013 | Taco Bell Asks Twitter Followers To Add Them On Snapchat, Users May Soon See Snaps From Brands | Snackchat! Taco Bell tweeted, “We’re on Snapchat” last night, urging their Twitter followers to add them for a “secret announcement” sometime today. This is the first major brand to use Snapchat to reach customers, and could signal the begi... |
| National Ice Cream Day is here. Check out the places where you can get free ice cream today. | Jens Kalaene/picture alliance via Getty Images National Ice Cream Day is Sunday. Purveyors of the tasty treat are offering free ice cream and discounts to mark the sweet day. Here's the scoop on the ice cream freebies and discounts you... |
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FAQ about 16 Handles
When was 16 Handles founded?
16 Handles was founded in 2008.
What has the press written about 16 Handles?
Parsers VC has collected 7 articles mentioning 16 Handles, among them “30-year-old CEO left Wall Street, bought a ‘stale’ frozen yogurt chain—now it brings in $21 million a year” (Sep 13, 2025) and “He Went From Customer to CEO of a Rapidly-Expanding Dessert Chain By Following This Process Neil Hershman built his expansion playbook by perfecting a single...” (Jul 9, 2025).
Is 16 Handles still active?
Yes, 16 Handles is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 18, 2025.