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Summary:

Using only the finest ingredients, offering freshly made creamy ice cream & yogurt blended on a frozen granite stone w/endless combinations of fruits, nuts, candy and more. Their new proprietary sweet & creamy yogurt comes in low-fat/calorie flavors and includes probiotics. Every creation is made to order available in cups, waffle bowls, cones, shakes & smoothies. And their Hot Stone plated desserts offer classic indulgent desserts with brownies, churros & funnel cakes.

Every option for every one! Plus the richest cakes, cupcakes, cookie sandwiches, pies and novelties for any occasion for take out or conveniently ordered online or smart phone 24/hrs a day.

Turnkey operation, priced to sell! Because this is a corporate store there is limited financial information. Franchise agreement and lease are transferrable and the franchise will help with training and transition. All reasonable offers will be considered. No transfer fee!

Business Website: www.coldstonecreamery.com

Competition:

Nation’s leading premium ice cream brand. Voted “Best Ice Cream” countless times. Offer quality, variety & choice-what customers want! 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." Ranked #1 in Category. Entrepreneur Magazine: Fastest-Growing Franchises: #11. Franchise Top 500 Rankings: #53 2013. First Place for Craveability in the Dessert Category in Nation’s Restaurant News’ Consumer Picks 2013.

Growth and Expansion:

First store opened in 1988, began franchising in 1995. Operating more than 1,400 locations in the US & 20 countries worldwide. 1st to provide online/mobile phone ordering, now w/more than 55,000 customers it builds frequency of cake orders because it’s so easy. Continue to expand co-branded partnerships & create new products to increase sales. Cold Stone has the highest average unit sales volume of any ice cream concept. Ice cream/yogurt is consumed by more than 90% of households. The frozen desserts industry estimated at $21 billion+.

Location:

Prime retail space in an outstanding open-air marketplace that is no typical shopping center with premier stores surrounded by beautiful architecture and lush landscaping. Offers various salons, spas, fitness centers, and a pharmacy as well as jewelers, boutiques, caterers and a florist, along with upscale national retailers and restaurants. Popular retailers include American Eagle, Black House/White Market, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Gap, Talbots and more. Dining options include Bonefish Grill, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, PF Chang's China Bistro, Walk-On's Bistreaux & Bar and more. Other eating & drinking establishments include Five Guys Burgers, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Starbucks and more. Plus a Whole Foods Market. A wonderful upscale shopping arena in the heart of the city!

County: East Baton Rouge

Facilities:

Square Feet: 1,561. Days/Hrs of Operation: Daily 12n-10p.

Real Estate: Leased

Seller Financing Available: Yes