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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.

And 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 they are made fresh every day in every store, putting 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.

Two well established locations for 9 and 6 years!

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 incredible household name recognition & loyalty. A truly remarkable brand w/proven staying power!

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:

1st store opened in 1988, began franchising in 1994. After 30 years, this iconic brand continues to thrive & grow. Currently operating more than 900 locations in the US & 1,300 worldwide.

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

Location:

West Lafayette - Prime retail space in Wabash Landing, a well-known West Lafayette destination that combines dining and retail along with entertainment - popular with both students and campus visitors. Conveniently located next to Purdue University - in walking distance from classes and student residences, as well as accessible via a campus bus stop.

Perfectly situated in a walkable hub with other sought after eating & drinking establishments including Adda Indian Cuisine, All Wined Down!, Flaming Kuma, Latea Bubble Tea & Coffee, Genki Ramen, Panera Bread and Peppercorns Kitchen. In addition to AA Cards & Collectibles, All Fired Up!, Great Clips, Net Par, Massage by Rahel at Evan Todd Salon & Spa, Pure Barre, Verizon and more. Also, home to GQT Wabash Landing 9 movie theater - creating reliable evening/weekend traffic and strong “before/after the movie” dessert demand.

Plus, surrounded by many hotels and numerous other restaurants - supporting steady year-round demand from travelers and visiting families.

Lafayette - Prime retail space in Market South, a well-established destination shopping center along Veterans Memorial Parkway, a major north-south arterial road that serves as a primary retail spine for Lafayette and is one of Lafayette’s most heavily traveled commercial corridors. Market South boasts excellent visibility & signage exposure, high daily traffic counts, easy access from multiple directions and strong drive-by & impulse traffic.

Ideally positioned in a busy shopping center known for its diverse mix of national & regional retailers, services and restaurants such as Executive Cutz, Indy Smoke Time, My Gym Children’s Fitness Center, Seoul Massage Spa and ST Spa & Nails, as well as Dunkin’, HotBox Pizza, Smoothie King and Wings Etc - creating consistent foot traffic throughout the day and evening. The center draws customers for shopping, dining and errands - an ideal environment for a Cold Stone that benefits from both planned visits and spontaneous purchases.

This Lafayette location benefits from being positioned between residential neighborhoods with strong family density, as well as retail and service hubs generating steady daily traffic, and schools, youth activities, and community events - which naturally support cake orders and group celebrations.

West Lafayette and Lafayette’s stable economy, anchored by healthcare, education, manufacturing and retail, supports consistent year-round demand, while nearby Purdue University and the greater West Lafayette area add additional regional draw!

County: Tippecanoe

Facilities:

Lease Information:

West Lafayette - Leased space $4,156/mth gross. Current lease expires Mar 2027 with one 5-year option.

Lafayette - Leased space $3,034/mth gross. Current lease expires Jun 2028 with two 5-year options.

Square Feet: 1,714 & 1,457.

Seating: 10 & 12.

Days/Hrs of Operation: Su-Th 12n-10p & Fr-Sa 12n-11p.

Owners Role: Daughter has been managing these 2 stores.

Real Estate: Leased.

Value of FF&E: Included In Asking Price.

Value of Inventory: Not Included In Asking Price.

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

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

Seller Financing Available: No.

Reason for Selling: Too far away.