Frozen Dessert Brand Celebrates National Ice Cream Month with Limited-Edition Flavors and Free Soft Serve Giveaway
July 1, 2025 at 08:55 AM EST - Just in time for National Ice Cream Month, 16 Handles is bringing the heat with a series of flavor launches and a sweet giveaway for National Ice Cream Day. The beloved national frozen dessert brand known for its bold flavor innovation is inviting guests to celebrate summer with three new limited-time offerings â and enjoy a free treat on Sunday, July 20 through the 16 Handles app.
The new seasonal flavors tap into classic summer vibes:
"Our summer lineup includes some of the most iconic and refreshing flavors out there, and we had a blast turning them into 16 Handles treats," said Neil Hershman, CEO of 16 Handles. "We're excited to celebrate summer with our guests through these seasonal flavors and our National Ice Cream Day deal. We've been seeing record turnout at our stores this summer to try all our new flavors and toppings."
On National Ice Cream Day, guests can download the 16 Handles app and visit a participating location Sunday, July 20 to claim their free treat (up to $5).
The summer product lineup is the latest in a long line of innovative, limited-time releases from 16 Handles, which has built a reputation for pushing flavor boundaries. Previous monthly drops have included unexpected favorites like French Fry, Squid Ink, Butter Beer and Dubai Chocolate, offered alongside year-round staples such as Classic Vanilla, Original Tart, and Made with Nutella.
With 16 rotating soft-serve flavors, over 50 toppings and sauces, and frozen novelties like cakes, take-home pints and DÅ gourmet edible cookie dough, 16 Handles continues to redefine what a frozen dessert experience can be.
16 Handles is a national franchise brand that sets itself apart with modern store design, an exclusive and addicted product lineup and unparalleled customer experience. To learn more about 16 Handles and its franchising opportunities, visit https://16handles.com/.
16 Handles opened its first store in Manhattan's East Village in 2008, becoming the first self-serve frozen yogurt shop in New York City. Since then, the brand has expanded to 40 locations through franchising with a menu that includes frozen yogurt, ice cream, vegan soft serve, endless toppings, drinks, and other treats and snacks. Each shop's full menu is available in-store and via the 16 Handles app. In addition to creating irresistible desserts, 16 Handles works closely with local and national organizations in partnerships and fundraisers. For more information, visit 16handles.com.