16 Handles Ribbon Cutting Set in Chandler, Arizona |
A frozen yogurt celebration puts Fulton Ranch Towne Center in the spotlight |
A south Chandler dessert stop is getting a moment in the community spotlight next week.
16 Handles is scheduled for a Chandler Chamber ribbon cutting on Wednesday, October 14, from 4 to 4:30 p.m.
The celebration takes place at 4040 S. Arizona Avenue, in Fulton Ranch Towne Center, giving neighbors a timely reason to get acquainted with the shop.
A celebration worth putting on the calendar
October's ceremony is a ribbon-cutting event rather than the shop's first opening day.
The business announced a March 28 grand opening earlier this year, so readers should not mistake the upcoming gathering for a launch-day promotion.
That distinction matters if you are hoping to claim an opening offer mentioned in older coverage.
The current event listing centers on welcoming the business with the Chamber, and it does not promise the giveaways advertised for March.
For residents who have yet to stop in, the October date still offers an easy introduction to a neighborhood dessert destination.
It is also a short event window, so anyone coming specifically for the ceremony should plan around the 4 p.m. start.
A dessert you can build yourself
The shop's appeal is customization: choose a soft-serve base, then decide which toppings belong in your cup.
The Chandler location describes 16 rotating flavors and more than 50 toppings and sauces.
Dairy-free choices are part of the offering, alongside frozen yogurt and other soft-serve options.
Because the selection rotates, a flavor you see in a photograph or an older menu may not be available on the day you visit.
Let the day's actual lineup guide your order rather than arriving with a promise of one particular specialty.
That flexibility is part of the fun for a group whose members rarely agree on dessert.
One person can keep things simple while another builds a cup around contrasting textures and a more adventurous combination.
For a first visit, choosing a smaller combination can help you figure out what you like before loading up on everything.
Ask staff about ingredients and allergens when needed, including toppings and any shared equipment.
A dairy-free label by itself should not be treated as a guarantee that a dessert is suitable for every allergy.
The people behind the counter
The Chandler business is operated by local husband-and-wife team Tom and Teresa Eubanks.
Tom is a Navy veteran who previously worked as an air traffic controller, while Teresa brings an accounting background.
Their interest in the concept grew from a frozen yogurt experience during an anniversary trip to Hawaii.
Those details give the store a local story beyond the name on the sign.
The brand's first shop opened in New York City's East Village in 2008, and the Chandler opening brought the franchise into Arizona.
For neighbors, the more immediate appeal is having a customizable dessert option close to everyday south Chandler routines.
The Fulton Ranch location places it near Hamilton High School, Snedigar Recreation Center and surrounding neighborhoods.
That makes it worth considering when your plans already bring you to this part of the city.
An after-school visit, a stop following recreation or a dessert outing with friends can each fit a different schedule.
The ribbon cutting is the timely reason to look, but you can also plan an ordinary visit around the shop's current hours.
Check those hours directly before heading out, especially if your plans run late or involve a larger group.
Pickup and delivery are also listed among the location's services for people who prefer taking dessert home.
Save October 14 if you want to join the celebration, and use the Chandler shop information to plan the rest of your visit.
The invitation is simple: meet a local business, discover the flavors available that day and find your own favorite combination. |
 16 Handles promotional soft-serve image. Courtesy of 16 Handles; illustrative brand imagery. |
16 Handles branding supplied with the Chandler Chamber ribbon-cutting listing. Courtesy of Chandler Chamber of Commerce/16 Handles.
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A ribbon cutting in October when they opened in March? Kinda odd.
Dave ThompsonI thought that was odd too. Sounds like the Chamber is doing its welcome now, separate from the March opening.
Glad they have dairy-free options!
Maria G.Same here! I’ll still ask about the toppings before taking my daughter, since she has an allergy.