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$587,000
Cold Stone Creamery, a cherished ice cream brand celebrated for its high-quality, handcrafted ice cream made fresh on-site, was established in 1988. It started expanding its unique ice cream offerings through franchising in 1994. The main office of Cold Stone Creamery is situated in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The brand is well-known for its engaging customer interactions and a variety of mix-in options, which enable customers to personalize their ice cream Creations™.
With a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction, along with a significant market presence, it remains an appealing choice for those interested in investing in the frozen dessert industry.
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Cold Stone Creamery offers 2 types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Cold Stone Creamery Traditional Restaurant Franchise. For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
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Cold Stone Creamery prioritizes the success of its franchisees by providing an extensive training program.
Here’s an overview of their training methodology:
The program allows for the participation of two individuals, covered under the Initial Franchise Fee, with at least one participant required to hold an ownership stake in the franchise.
The training consists of two primary parts:
The franchise is assigned specifically for the location outlined in the Franchise Agreement or a location approved by Cold Stone Creamery. The exact site for the Cold Stone Creamery restaurant requires the franchisor's approval.
Cold Stone Creamery commits to not unreasonably withholding approval of the proposed location. However, franchisees are not granted exclusive territorial rights. They may encounter competition from other franchisees, company-owned restaurants, or other distribution channels or competing brands managed by Cold Stone Creamery.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is an artisan ice-cream franchise offering creatively flavored pints, scoops, and ice cream sandwiches, serving adventurous dessert lovers, and known for premium ingredients, chef-crafted recipes, and scoop shops that feel bright, welcoming, and community-focused.
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The Dolly Llama is a dessert franchise offering Belgian waffles, waffle cones, and artisan ice cream, serving families, students, and social media–savvy dessert lovers, and known for over-the-top creations, Instagram-ready presentation, and a fun, modern café environment.
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I Scream Gelato is a gelato-and-dessert franchise offering artisan gelato, sorbets and Italian-style sweets, serving families and dessert fans, and known for handcrafted product, high-quality ingredients and upscale café ambience.
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Tipsy Scoop is a dessert-bar franchise offering alcohol-infused ice creams and boozy creations in a social lounge setting, serving young adults and nightlife patrons, and known for inventive flavors, trendy atmosphere, and strong franchise growth opportunities.
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