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Cold Stone CreameryFranchise Cost in the US 2026

Cold Stone Creamery franchise cost in the US (2026): $391K–$681K investment · $12K franchise fee — verified from primary sources · data as of Sept 2026

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Frequently asked · Cold Stone Creamery
What does a Cold Stone Creamery franchise cost in the US?
Setup and interiors for a Cold Stone Creamery franchise for the Ice Cream Parlor / Creamery format run $391K–$681K. On top of that you should budget a $12K franchise fee.
What is the total upfront commitment for a Cold Stone Creamery franchise?
Adding setup, franchise fee, working capital and deposit, the total upfront commitment starts around $403K. The franchise fee alone is about 3% of that. These are the disclosed upfront figures only — they exclude ongoing royalty and running costs.
How much space does a Cold Stone Creamery franchise need?
A Cold Stone Creamery outlet needs from 500 sq ft for the Ice Cream Parlor / Creamery 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 through the Ice Cream Parlor / Creamery format. 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 closures. 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 $391K in a 500+ sqft commercial space under a Ice Cream Parlor / Creamery model. Cold Stone Creamery operates 103 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.

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.