Facts on Ownership

2. Facts on Ownership

The Cold, Hard, Happy Facts on Cold Stone® Ownership


  • Cold Stone Creamery’s founding store opened in 1988.
  • We’ve been awarding successful franchises since 1995.
  • Nearly 1,400 stores have already opened in the US, Puerto Rico, Guam, Japan and Korea with an additional 1,000 agreements awarded worldwide.
  • In 2006, Cold Stone was ranked #11 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Fastest Growing Franchises.
  • Initial Franchise Fee is $42,000 with a total investment between $294,250 and $438,850.


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