Solomon Choi, the entrepreneur who founded self-serve frozen yogurt company 16 Handles, died on June 7, 2024, at the age of 44. His obituary did not include the cause of his death. He is survived by his parents, his wife, Hannah Chang-Choi, and his two children, Jubilee, 7, and Joshua, 4.
"Solomon’s legacy will live on forever through the memories of those who had the opportunity to know him and the impact that he had on countless lives," his obituary reads. "Solomon will be remembered for his relentless optimism, his discipline & fearlessness, and his Michael Jackson dance moves."
"Most importantly, he was committed to loving his wife and children to the best of his ability and will be remembered as the world’s best husband and daddy," the obituary continued.
In 2022, Solomon sold the yogurt chain 16 Handles to Neil Hershman. Hershman described Solomon as "a visionary who came to New York City in his 20s and founded this iconic frozen dessert brand," as per a statement shared with Restaurant Business Online.
“Part of the mission statement for 16 Handles is to ‘create moments of happiness,’ and Solomon truly embodied this in his personal and professional life, always sporting a big smile and optimistic outlook,” Hershman continued. “Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all those who loved him and worked with him during this incredibly difficult time.”
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In addition to founding and selling 16 Handles, Solomon was also the CEO of Jabba Brands, which he founded in 2019. According to his LinkedIn, the company was created to "advise, invest, and operate companies that improve the way people eat, drink, and live harmoniously."
