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Summary:

Offering the best tasting, made-to-order ice cream! Churned in-store fresh daily using only the finest ingredients and mixed on a frozen granite stone with endless combinations of fruits, nuts, candy, sauces and more. Also, dairy-free sorbet. Plus, a new plant based almond milk product. Every creation is custom-made available in cups, cones, waffle bowls and shakes, plus mix & go. Every option for everyone, all served in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Cold Stone also offers smoothies along with pre-packed quarts and party packs in addition to the richest ice cream cakes, cupcakes and cookie sandwiches. All these products are available for delivery or takeout and can be conveniently ordered online or by smart phone. Cold Stone has the perfect cake for any occasion: signature, birthday, kid-themed, petite, custom and photo cakes, plus signature pies.

Multiple Revenue Streams

- Ice cream creations
- Shakes
- Smoothies
- Specialty desserts
- Ice cream cakes
- Grab-and-go items

Cold Stone is the nation's leading premium ice cream brand. Voted "Best Ice Cream" countless times. Quality, variety and choice-what customers want. With seemingly endless combinations of mix-ins, allows customers to dream up their own ice cream treat or choose from their wildly popular Signature Creations. Never prepackaged or shipped in, it's the freshness factor that sets them apart. They’re 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." An artisanal ice cream churned fresh on-site with high standards for taste, consistency and texture.

Turnkey - absentee owned with a full-time manager in place.

Feel free to stop by the location as a customer first. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, DO NOT talk to any owners, employees or patrons. If interested, please complete the short Contact Form on the right or email Tami Hillier at Tami@eatz-associates.com or call 503-319-4626 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.

Competition:

Ice cream is America's favorite dessert. And Cold Stone is the ultimate ice cream experience, beloved by millions of customers. Enjoys powerful name recognition and strong brand loyalty. A truly remarkable national brand with proven staying power. One of the most recognizable names in the premium dessert segment. Benefits from multiple revenue streams - ice cream creations, ice cream cakes & specialty desserts, shakes, smoothies & beverages and catering & special events.

One of the strongest brands in the frozen dessert industry and the most recognized premium ice cream franchise in the county. Ranked #1 in Category. Ranked in the Top 50 Beloved Brands, “Consumer Pick” & “1st Place for Craveability”-Nation's Restaurant News. Ranked in the Top 200 Countries Best Franchises-Franchise Times. Ranked in the Top 100 Global Franchises In The World-Franchise Direct. Ranked in the Top 50-Entrepreneur Franchise 500.

Growth and Expansion:

First store opened in 1988, began franchising in 1994. After 30 years, this iconic brand continues to thrive and grow. Has built a dominant position in the frozen dessert category with a highly differentiated product and customer experience. Currently operating more than 900 locations in the US and 1,300 worldwide.

And Cold Stone continues to expand co-branded partnerships and create new flavors to increase sales. Is also committed to innovation, offering special themed products to celebrate each season, holiday and big blockbuster movie. Also has the highest average unit sales volume of any ice cream concept. Plus, it's easy-to-run using only state-of-the-art equipment!

Location:

Prime retail space in Five Town Shopping Center, one of the area's busiest neighborhood shopping centers.

Along with 5 Towns Cleaners, Applebee’s Grill + Bar, Chick-fil-A, Five Below, Five Towns Lucky Beauty Supply, Foot Locker, Indoor Lumber Yard, Lowe’s, Mane & Roses, Phenix Salon Suites, Sears Appliance Repair, Snipes, Stop & Shop, The Children’s Place, T.J. Maxx, USA Nationwide Warehouse, Visionworks and more.

This Cold Stone benefits from constant daily traffic generated from the shopping center's strong collection of grocery shopping, retailers, restaurants and services, creating continuous customer flow throughout the day and evening.

Five Towns Shopping Center is a dominant retail destination serving residents throughout Rosedale, Laurelton, Springfield Gardens, Valley Stream, Woodmere, Hewlett, Inwood, Lawrence and surrounding communities. The center also captures commuters traveling between Queens and Nassau County while also benefiting from its convenient location near JFK Airport and several major transportation corridors.

The shopping center is well known for its excellent visibility, easy accessibility, abundant parking and diverse mix of national/regional retailers designed for convenient multi-stop shopping, encouraging repeat customer visits throughout the week.

Location Highlights

- Prime location within the busy Five Towns Shopping Center
- Large shared parking field with easy customer access
- Excellent visibility & storefront exposure
- Situated on heavily traveled Rockaway Blvd
- Excellent accessibility from major roadways
- Minutes from JFK International Airport
- Established retail destination with repeat neighborhood clientele
- Continuous customer traffic generated by neighboring national retailers
- Strong daytime population & dense residential neighborhoods
- High-income surrounding communities with strong discretionary spending
- Serves both Queens & Nassau County markets

County: Nassau

Facilities:

Leased space $5,300/mth gross. Current lease expires 2037 with one 5-year option.

Square Feet: 2,000.

Seating: 22 Inside & 8 Outside.

Days/Hrs of Operation: Su-Th 11a-10:30p & Fr-Sa 11a-11:30p.

Owners Role: Absentee - full-time manager in place.

Real Estate: Leased.

Value of FF&E: $400,000 (Included In Asking Price).

Value of Inventory: $12,000 (Included In Asking Price).

Number of Employees: 2 Full-Time & 3 Part-Time.

Support/Training: 80 hours at an approved training store, plus 5 days online corporate training.

Seller Financing Available: No.

Reason for Selling: Partnership issues.