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Summary:

Using only the finest ingredients, offering freshly made creamy ice cream, yogurt and sorbet blended on a frozen granite stone with endless combinations of fruits, nuts, candy, sauces and 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, plus mix & go.

And their Hot Stone plated desserts offer classic indulgent desserts with chocolate chip cookies, brownies, churros & funnel cakes. Also available old fashion sundaes, coffee frappes and pre-packed quarts. Every option for every one!

Plus the richest cakes, cupcakes, cookie sandwiches and pies for take out or conveniently ordered online or by smart phone 24 hrs/day. Cold Stone has the perfect cake for any occasion, customers can choose from their signature cakes, eight-layer ice cream cakes or customize their own cake or photo cake.

Highly 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: Franchise 500 Ranking #54 (2015), #50 (2014), #53 (2013), #50 (2012), #54 (2011) & America's Top Global Ranking #28 (2015), #46 (2014), #42 (2013), #46 (2012), #47 (2011). QSR Magazine: Global 30 List #19 (2013) & QSR Top 50 Ranking #49 (2011). Franchise Direct: Top 100 Global Franchises List #49 (2011). Franchise Times: Top 200 Franchise Systems #123 (2010). Also 1st 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 1994. For more than 25 years serving up the finest, freshest ice cream, cakes, smoothies and shakes using only the highest quality ingredients prepared on a frozen granite stone. Currently operating more than 1,400 locations in the US & 20 countries worldwide. 1st to provide online/smart phone ordering, 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/frozen yogurt is consumed by more than 90% of households. The frozen desserts industry estimated at $21 billion+.

Location:

Prime retail space in an open-air, pedestrian-friendly shopping center featuring benches, beautiful landscaping and a walking path around a 4 acre pond. Home to many leading retailers including American Eagle, Best Buy, Chico's, Kohl's, Loft,LL Bean, Michaels, Petco, Sports Authority and more. Plus many popular eating & drinking establishments including Bertucci’s, Cosi, Papa Gino’s, Qdoba, Sake and TGI Fridays.

County: Bristol

Facilities:

Square Feet: 1,519. Seating: 26 (18-20 can also be used outdoor). Days/Hrs of Operation: Su-Th 12p-9p & Fr-Sa 12p-10p (Summer 12p-10p all 7 days).

Real Estate: Leased

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

Seller Financing Available: No