I left finance and bought a 'stale' fro-yo business—now it brings in $21 million/year

Name: I left finance and bought a 'stale' fro-yo business—now it brings in $21 million/year
Uploaded: 2025-09-13T13:45:01.000Z
Duration: 10 min 57 s
Description: Neil Hershman, 30, bought his first 16 Handles franchise for about $555,000 when he was 23 years old. He went on to become the chain's largest franchisee with six stores across New York City, which he still owns and operates today. In August 2022, Neil took over as CEO of 16 Handles at age 27.

Neil Hershman, 30, bought his first 16 Handles franchise for about $555,000 when he was 23 years old. He went on to become the chain's largest franchisee with six stores across New York City, which he still owns and operates today. In August 2022, Neil took over as CEO of 16 Handles at age 27.

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