How Much Does It Cost to Own a Cold Stone Creamery®'s Franchise?
Cold Stone Creamery® — Active member of the frozen desserts industry since 1988
Owning a Cold Stone Creamery® frozen desserts franchise can be a business, but it does have some initial financial requirements. To open a single frozen desserts location, the company requires that potential franchisees have liquid assets of at least $100,000.
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About Cold Stone Creamery®
Own one of the nation's premier ice cream franchises! Cold Stone Creamery is a beloved brand with an even brighter future. This exciting franchise is in a growing ice cream segment, which generates $8 billion annually in revenue, according to Yahoo® Finance. After 30 years in business, Cold Stone Creamery is still expanding, with over 1,000 locations in the United States and hundreds more in over 30 international markets. Cold Stone Creamery is inviting new entrepreneurs with a passion for ice cream and the Cold Stone Creamery brand to join us as we strive to develop at home and abroad. We've helped hundreds of entrepreneurs become small business owners who now are continuing to spread joy in their community. That's the best part about Cold Stone Creamery — not only is it a sound investment with tremendous support and an exceptional product, but it's also a fun business to own.
Cold Stone Creamery® is not currently accepting new franchise inquiries through this site. Please see our comprehensive directory for currently available franchises near you.
| Investment Level | $100,000 |
| Category | Food & Restaurant |
| Financing Available | ✔ |
| Training & Support | ✔ |
| Incorporated Name | Kahala Franchising, LLC |
| Business Type | Franchise |
| Franchising Since | 2008 (16 years) |
| Industry | Frozen Desserts |
| Industry Subcategory | Frozen Desserts |
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