Handel’s Ice Cream to open Colorado Springs shop Nov. 12

Handel’s Ice Cream will open a new stand-alone shop at 1220 Interquest Parkway in Colorado Springs on Nov. 12, with the first 100 guests in line getting free ice cream for a year. The opening adds another location to the 175-plus-store chain as it expands in 20 states.

Why it matters: - The new Colorado Springs shop gives Handel’s Ice Cream a foothold in a fast-growing market. - The opening expands the chain’s reach beyond 175 locations across 20 states. - The first 100 guests in line on opening day will win Free Ice Cream for a Year.

What happened: - Handel’s Ice Cream will open its newest location at 1220 Interquest Parkway in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. - The shop is a stand-alone location. - The grand opening will include a giveaway for the first 100 guests.

The details: - The Colorado Springs store is owned and operated by Robert Long, Mike Cummings and Tom Mabey. - The ownership group brings more than 30 years of combined restaurant hospitality experience. - Each owner started as a front-line team member before moving into multi-brand franchise ownership. - The team points to experience in operational excellence, local store marketing and regional community partnerships. - The Interquest shop covers 3,000 square feet. - The location will serve 48 rotating flavors made fresh in-store daily. - Customers will be able to order pickup and delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats and GrubHub. - The store will also offer catering. - Hours will be Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. - More information is available at Handel’s Interquest.

Between the lines: - Handel’s is leaning on local ownership and community ties to build the Colorado Springs business. - The company’s model centers on made-in-store ice cream and a large flavor lineup, which positions the new shop as more than a standard chain outpost. - The expansion fits a broader growth pattern for the brand, which markets itself as a national franchise system.

What's next: - Handel’s will open the Colorado Springs shop to the public on Nov. 12. - The store’s opening-day traffic will determine who gets the year-long ice cream prize. - Handel’s is continuing to look for franchise growth opportunities through its nationwide expansion effort.

The bottom line: - Handel’s is betting on Colorado Springs with a new shop, a local ownership group and a free-ice-cream promotion designed to drive early traffic.