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STEPS TO BECOME A FRANCHISEE
Before Cold Stone Creamery, the extent of my knowledge about the service industry was ordering off the menu. Luckily, the Cold Stone Creamery executive team has made an exceptional support platform that makes it easy to learn the business. They also really listen to their franchisees, and there’s a great culture of collaboration and involvement. Of course, our product is really superior to anything else in the local area, and after more than a decade in business, we’re still growing. I still love seeing people of all ages line up for ice cream - it’s still a big thrill and a lot of fun.”
-Karen Harmon
OWN THE ULTIMATE ICE CREAM FRANCHISE
Want to learn more about opening your own Cold Stone Creamery franchise? Download our Franchise Guide Now!
We're Expanding!
Cold Stone Creamery is rolling out a development initiative with the aim of growing the brand by hundreds of locations in the coming years. We’re actively seeking savvy entrepreneurs with a passion for ice cream and the customer in-store experience to bring the Cold Stone Creamery franchise to new communities at home and abroad. Here are a few perks of the biz:
Customizable menu offerings, made to order
World-class training and on-going support
Passionate franchisee community
Consistently recognized for excellence by many industry publications including Entrepreneur®, QSR® and Restaurants & Institutions®
Rapidly expanding around the world
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Submit your information and download the free Cold Stone Creamery Franchise Report, which will give you detailed franchise information about our brand, as well as outline the requirements to franchise with us. A member of our franchising staff will call you. The first call usually lasts just a few minutes and gives us a chance to introduce ourselves to one another and address initial questions.
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Once we determine that you’re financially qualified and we’re a good fit for each other, you’ll sign your franchise agreement and we’ll hit the ground running!
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We will schedule your weeklong training experience at KTEC, which will cover everything you need to know about our business, including creating a business plan, managing inventory and supporting your business through savvy marketing.
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Next, you'll secure your location(s). Franchisees are guided through the real estate process to review traffic patterns, demographics, ease of access, visibility, and many other items. Every site a franchisee selects is reviewed by Cold Stone Creamery for these items before it is authorized to proceed.
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The final step is celebrating the grand opening of your new business! We can’t wait to help you get there!
What Does It Cost to Open a Cold Stone Creamery Franchise?
The total investment estimate for a Cold Stone Creamery franchise ranges from $53,200 to $468,775. Cold Stone Creamery is an affordable frozen-treat franchise concept, and more importantly, it has a proven business model that has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs realize their potential of small business ownership while bringing the joy of artisanal, super-premium ice cream to their communities.
Total Investment: $53,200 - $468,775
Franchise Fee: $10,000 - $27,000
Minimum Liquid Capital: $100,000
Net Worth Needed: $250,000
Business Type: Franchise
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