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Cold Stone CreameryFranchise Cost 2026

Cold Stone Creamery franchise cost in the US (2026): $256K–$533K investment · $8K franchise fee — verified from primary sources · data as of Oct 2026

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Frequently asked · Cold Stone Creamery
What does a Cold Stone Creamery franchise cost in the US?
The total investment for a Cold Stone Creamery franchise for the Traditional Cold Stone Creamery Restaurant format is $391K–$681K. That total includes a $12K franchise fee.
How much space does a Cold Stone Creamery franchise need?
A Cold Stone Creamery outlet needs from 500 sq ft for the Traditional Cold Stone Creamery Restaurant format.
How many Cold Stone Creamery outlets are there in the US?
Cold Stone Creamery operates 103 outlets in the US.
Who is eligible for a Cold Stone Creamery franchise?
You will need capital of at least $391K, a site of 500+ sq ft.
How does a Cold Stone Creamery franchisee earn?
A Cold Stone Creamery franchisee earns from customer sales at their own outlet across its 2 formats (Traditional Cold Stone Creamery Restaurant, Non-Traditional Cold Stone Creamery Restaurant). You keep outlet takings and pay the brand a royalty on sales. FRANticc does not publish per-outlet earnings for US brands unless the franchisor discloses them.
Is the Cold Stone Creamery franchise offer genuine?
Cold Stone Creamery's franchise programme is verified against a primary source. FRANticc links the source rather than relaying agent claims — https://coldstonecreameryfranchise.com/. Always confirm terms directly with the franchisor before paying any fee.
How current is Cold Stone Creamery's franchise disclosure?
These figures come from Cold Stone Creamery's Franchise Disclosure Document for fiscal year 2025, filed with state regulators.
How many Cold Stone Creamery units opened and closed recently?
Cold Stone Creamery's FDD Item 20 for fiscal 2025 reports 0 openings and 2 franchised-unit exits: 2 ceased operations for other reasons. Item 20 is the franchisor's own filed count of unit turnover.
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According to FRANticc's verified franchise database, Cold Stone Creamery requires a minimum investment of $256K under a Non-Traditional Cold Stone Creamery Restaurant model. Cold Stone Creamery operates 1052 outlets across the US. Data confidence: Reported. FRANticc provides the full franchise prospectus including verified FDD earnings, fee-load and capital-ask breakdowns, and franchisee contacts at franticc.com.

Cold Stone Creamery

Cold Stone Creamery is a Food & Beverage brand operating in the US. This page is the editorial franchise profile, covering operating format, investment range, store distribution, and side-by-side comparisons with peer brands. The data is independent — FRANticc never accepts payment from brands to influence coverage.

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Compare Cold Stone Creamery with other franchise opportunities on FRANticc. FRANticc turns each brand's FDD into source-verified investment data — every figure traceable to the franchisor's own filing.

Premium tools available for Cold Stone Creamery: Verified Earnings (FDD Item 19 unit economics), the Capital Ask and Captive-Economy breakdowns, Franchisee Connect (talk to existing Cold Stone Creamery operators), Legal Vault (litigation, directors, financials), and SBA loan-eligibility signals. Visit franticc.com/brands/cold-stone-creamery.html for the full interactive prospectus.