Cold Stone Creamery
Food: Quick-Service Restaurants → Frozen Desserts: Ice Cream
Bring Home the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience
Own the international master franchise for a globally loved ice cream brand.
Average Unit Revenue$621,052from the brand’s own disclosures
Total units1,054from the brand’s own disclosures
Brand overview
Cold Stone Creamery serves the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience by making fresh ice cream in-store every day. Team members chop and fold custom candy, cakes, fruits, and nuts into each creation on a frozen granite stone. As a Kahala brand, Cold Stone is seeking exceptional international partners to develop and operate stores across an entire country through its master franchisee model.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose
Partnering with Cold Stone Creamery combines Kahala's proven expertise in delivering the Ultimate Quick Service Restaurant Experience with your deep understanding of your country's culture and retail community. This powerful partnership creates the best recipe for success, allowing you to aggressively grow and support the brand in your market.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Average Unit Revenue
$621,052
* in 2024
- Total investment
- $390,675–$680,775
- Franchise fee
- $27,000
- Cash Required
- $2,000,000
- Net worth
- $250,000
Growth Trends
Training & support
The initial franchise fee includes comprehensive training for two individuals. The program consists of 40 hours of classroom instruction and 80 hours of on-the-job training. Owners must also complete a food and safety manager training program at their own expense.
Ideal candidate
Cold Stone seeks established companies currently operating in the food and beverage or retail space with multiple locations. Ideal partners possess proven management teams, demonstrated experience introducing and developing new concepts, and strong knowledge of import and export regulations in their target country.