Profit by making people happy!

Imagine providing The Ultimate Ice Cream Experience®. At Cold Stone Creamery, our super-premium ice cream, waffle cones, brownies and sorbet are made fresh each day in every store. After that, it’s all about the show!

Our carefully-selected crewmembers hand-craft each person’s ice cream and mix-in choice into a highly-customized Creation right before their eyes. That entertaining show, performed on a cold stone surface, differentiates us from conventional scoop shops. It also guarantees a fresh product and unique experience.

But the real magic occurs when crew members mix in a healthy dose of singing then serve up lasting memories.

Ranked #11 on the Entrepreneur 2006 Fastest Growing Franchise list, Cold Stone Creamery is the fastest growing concept in the super-premium ice cream field. We were founded in 1988; we then awarded our first franchise in 1994..

Check out these tasty facts:

• Opened more than 1200 stores*
• Awarded another 1000 stores in all 50 states, Guam, the Caribbean and Japan*
• Achieved double digit growth in average unit volume 4 of the last 5 years
• Committed to being the #1 best-selling ice cream brand in America by December 31, 2009
• More than 75% of all new stores are awarded to existing Cold Stone franchisees

*Figures current as of January 2006.

Please note:

Nearly all of the landlords and real estate owners we work with have been requiring minimums of $75,000 in liquid capital and $500,000 in net worth before working with our franchisees.  If you don't meet their requirements, we'd encourage you to find partners before applying

Why Cold Stone?

Our Success: Cold Stone Creamery sites have achieved double digit average store volume increases in 4 of the last 5 years. That’s one reason existing franchisees ask to be awarded more than 50% of all new Cold Stone franchise opportunities. Our People: First of all, think 'passion.' We’re truly passionate about our ice cream and experience. The Creamery’s support personnel are also top-notch, fun and focused on helping franchisees succeed. Our Product: At Cold Stone, our super-premium ice cream, waffle cones, and brownies are made fresh daily. Crew members then select from 40 brand-name mix-ins, like Snickers®, Oreos®, M&M’s®, brownies, pecans, or caramel, to create The Ultimate Ice Cream Experience®.

Our Training: New franchisees attend Cold Stone University (CSU), an intensive 11-day program that teaches the ins and outs of running their own store. Franchisees are then mentored by both their Area Developers and Creamery personnel. Our Process: Every Cold Stone employee at our Worldwide HQ understands that his or her main job is supporting franchisees Crew members are dedicated to creating the The Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® within each store. We’ve developed streamlined systems that help transform beginners into seasoned experts – in all phases of the business. Our Concept: Imagine a business where consumers always leave happy. Where crew members entertain customers and earn tips while crafting each Creation. At Cold Stone, we specialize in serving fantastic ice cream AND a 'Ten Minute Holiday.'

Seize This Opportunity Before It Melts!

1. Own a Cold Stone store:
   • Cold Stone Creamery is looking for passionate, people-focused people who want to own our stores.
   • If you’re motivated, if you want to be your own boss, and if you’re a good team player, we at Cold Stone Creamery would love to hear from you.
2. Develop an area:
   • At Cold Stone, each franchisee is supported by a local Area Developer (AD). ADs recruit fellow franchisees, support them during lease negotiation and construction, then monitor and mentor their ongoing store activitie

In Brief:

1. Category:
   Food. Ice Cream.
2. Description:
   Cold Stone Creamery is the nation's fastest growing super-premium ice cream concept. Our ice cream, waffle cones and brownies are made fresh at each store each day.
3. Opportunities:
   Franchisee and area development opportunities are available throughout the US  and in many other countries. Master licenses also available internationally.
4. Financing:
   Liquid Capital Required: $75,000 minimum. Total Investment Required: $267,150 to $406,100. Initial Franchise Fee: $42,000