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Summary:

Using only the finest ingredients, offering freshly made creamy ice cream and yogurt blended on a frozen granite stone w/endless combinations of fruits, nuts, candy and much more. Their new proprietary sweet & creamy yogurt comes in low-fat/calorie flavors and includes probiotics. Every creation is made to order available in cups, waffle bowls, cones, shakes and smoothies. And their “Hot Stone” plated desserts offer classic indulgent desserts with brownies, churros & funnel cakes. Every option for every one! Plus the richest cakes, cupcakes, cookie sandwiches, pies and novelties for any occasion for take out or conveniently ordered online or by smart phone 24 hrs/day.

Confidential listing, please do not discuss with employees.

Business Website: https://coldstonecreamery.com

Competition:

Nation’s leading premium ice cream brand. Voted “Best Ice Cream” countless times. Offer quality, variety & choice-what customers want! Better because made fresh every day in every store, puts them in a class of their own. Industry experts categorize Cold Stone as "Super Premium." Ranked #1 in Category. Entrepreneur Magazine: Fastest-Growing Franchises: #11. Franchise Top 500 Rankings: #53 2013. First Place for Craveability in the Dessert Category in Nation’s Restaurant News’ Consumer Picks 2013.

Growth and Expansion:

First store opened in 1988, began franchising in 1995. Operating more than 1,400 locations in the US & 20 countries worldwide. First to provide online/mobile phone ordering, now w/more than 55,000 customers it builds frequency of cake orders because it’s so easy. Continue to expand co-branded partnerships & create new products to increase sales. Cold Stone has the highest average unit sales volume of any ice cream concept. Ice cream/yogurt is consumed by more than 90% of households. The frozen desserts industry estimated at $21 billion+.

Location:

Prime retail space in College Square Mall, a great place to shop, dine and enjoy their incredible line-up of more than 50 name-brand stores, specialty boutiques, restaurants and service providers. This Cold Stone is perfectly situated next to Starbucks and Panera Bread. Other popular tenants include Von Maur, Younkers, Old Chicago, Hu Hot, Bath & Body Works, Buckle, American Eagle, Victoria’s Secret, Panchero’s Mexican Grill, Panda Express, Village Inn, Applebees, Carlos O’Kelly’s and Marcus Theaters. Plus close to University of Northern Iowa, Lost Island Water Park, The Falls Aquatic Center, Isle Hotel and Casino.

County: Black Hawk

Facilities:

Square Feet: 1,800. Seating: 14 Inside & 6 Outside. Days/Hrs of Operation: Su-Th 11a-10p & Fr-Sa 11a-11p.

Real Estate: Leased

Support/Training: 80 hrs @ Store and 5 days @ Headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ.

Seller Financing Available: No