Cold Stone Creamery FDD – Franchise Information, Costs and Fees
Type of Business
As a franchisee, you will operate a restaurant called Cold Stone Creamery® specializing in super-premium fresh made ice cream, cakes, pies, smoothies, shakes, specialty beverages, soft drinks and other frozen dessert products (prepared using proprietary recipes) and an assortment of complementary toppings and mix-ins on a take-out or eat-in basis, and branded, licensed products.
Corporate Information
Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. is an Arizona limited liability company which was formed on December 29, 2008. Their principal place of business is 9311 E. Via De Ventura, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258. Kahala Franchising is in the business of franchising to others the right to own and operate quick service restaurants. Their parent company is Kahala Brands, Inc., formerly known as Kahala Brands, Ltd., but changed its name to Kahala Brands, Inc. in December 2014. On July 26, 2016, Kahala Brands Inc. merged with a wholly-owned subsidiary of MTY Food Group, Inc. Kahala Brands, Inc.’s parent company became MTY Franchising USA, Inc.
Investment
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Cold Stone Creamery franchise ranges from $335,675 to $655,275 for a traditional restaurant, and from $120,700 to $507,275 for a non-traditional restaurant. This includes $27,500 to $59,500 for a traditional restaurant and $18,500 to $47,500 for a non- traditional restaurant that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate.
