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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 made-to-order available in cups, cones, waffle bowls and shakes, plus mix & go. Every option for everyone, all served in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

As well as sundaes and smoothies along with pre-packed quarts and party packs. In addition to the richest ice cream cakes, cupcakes and cookie sandwiches for takeout or conveniently ordered online or by smart phone 24 hrs/day. Cold Stone has the perfect cake for any occasion: signature, birthday, kid-themed, petite, custom and photo cakes, plus signature pies.

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. 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.

Well established locations for 24, 16 and 14 years. Absentee owned and operated. A full-time manager in place at each store. Turnkey!

Corporate would like to see a buyer that lives in or has ties to Alaska or visits there often.

Feel free to stop by the location as a customer first. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, please DO NOT talk to any of the owners, employees or patrons. If interested, contact EatZ for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.

Business Website: https://www.coldstonecreamery.com

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. A fter 30 yrs, this iconic brand continues to thrive & grow. Currently operating more than 1,000 locations in the US & hundreds internationally.

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:

Eagle River - Prime retail space in Pippel Center, a busy 14,467 sqft strip center. Along with AT&T, FYZICAL, Gold Stone Jewelry, Great Alaska Pizza, Heart of Eagle River Medical Clinic and more. Across Carrs Pharmacy and Safeway. Perfectly situated in the downtown business core of Eagle River!

Fairbanks - Prime retail space adjacent a busy Fred Meyer. Across a Walmart Supercenter, Lowe’s Home Improvement and The Home Depot. Also, near Bentley Mall, a 170,000 enclosed mall anchored by Costco, Safeway, Michaels, Walgreens and more. Perfectly situated in a popular retail area with many sought-after retailers and restaurants between Steese Hwy & Johansen Expy!

Wasilla - Prime retail space in Creekside Plaza, a busy 60,000 sqft shopping center perfectly situated on the main thoroughfare lined with national restaurants and retailers. Along with Café Khao Neow, Edward Jones, House of Bread, Joann Fabric & Crafts, Northern Comfort Shoes, Northern Lilly Boutique Gifts, Raven Moon Gifts, Shear Elegance, Treeforms Furniture Gallery and more. Surrounded by many eating & drinking establishments including IHOP, Krispy Kreme, QDOBA, Raising Cane’s, Red Robin, Sonic, Taco Bell and more. As well as Fred Meyer, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Michaels, Petco, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Target, Walmart Supercenter, Walgreens and much more.

County: Anchorage, Fairbanks North Star, Matanuska-Susitna

Facilities:

Square Feet: 1,400 & 1,128 & 1,900.

Seating: Inside & Outside.

Days/Hrs of Operation: Su-Th 11a-9p & Fr-Sa 11a-10p.