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On June 21st, 2026

How Cold Stone’s Recent Franchise Growth Is Shaping New Markets

A Legacy Brand Still Expanding Across the Country Franchise growth has been a big part of our story lately, and we’re having a blast bringing the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience to even more communities nationwide. Guests have known and loved the Cold Stone Creamery brand since 1988, and that kind of recognition often creates excitement ...

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On June 10th, 2026

Ice Cream Store Franchise Locations That Fit Your Market

A Franchise Opportunity with a Recognizable Brand If you’ve ever dreamed about turning a love for frozen treats into a business of your own, an ice cream store franchise with Cold Stone Creamery could be exactly the move for your next venture. For nearly four decades, our brand has been serving up what we deem ...

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On April 9th, 2026

Enter The Growing Ice Cream Market With Cold Stone Creamery

How Cold Stone Creamery Built a Category-Leading Franchise Cold Stone Creamery stands as one of the most recognized names in the ice cream market, with hundreds of locations nationwide and a brand presence that’s still growing fast across new and existing communities. This level of recognition creates a meaningful head start for potential franchisees, where ...

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On March 16th, 2026

Become a Multi-Unit Owner With Cold Stone Creamery

The Cold Stone Creamery Advantage When you decide to become a multi-unit owner with Cold Stone Creamery, you’re stepping into a role where scaling is already built into the blueprint of our brand. We’ve spent decades refining a franchise model that combines national recognition with a product guests already know and love year-round. The Ultimate ...

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On March 7th, 2026

How My Cold Stone Club Rewards Offers Unique Franchise Benefits

A Brand People Already Know and Crave Cold Stone Creamery is one of those brands people don’t need explained to them. Guests across the country already know the name, many already have a favorite order, and they already associate it with a specific kind of experience. That kind of recognition is a big part of ...

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On February 16th, 2026

Start An Ice Cream Franchise With Comprehensive Training

A Trusted Brand in the Ice Cream Industry Cold Stone Creamery stands out as a leading franchise opportunity in the frozen dessert space, offering entrepreneurs not only a nationally recognized brand and loyal customer base but also a comprehensive system of training and support. From mastering our signature, freshly made ice cream flavors and extensive ...

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On January 23rd, 2026

Opening An Ice Cream Business That Stays Relevant Year-Round

The Reality of Opening an Ice Cream Business Today Many aspiring entrepreneurs worry that opening an ice cream business means only being thought of during a few months out of the year. And while a typical shop might go completely quiet when the temperature drops, Cold Stone Creamery stands out by leaning on our national ...

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On January 9th, 2026

Cold Stone Creamery Climbs The Franchise Times Top 400

A Rising Leader in the Franchise Times Top 400 Cold Stone Creamery is proud to announce a significant move up the Franchise Times Top 400 list, climbing into the top 100 and surpassing our position from the previous year. This prestigious ranking is the result of several months of research and reporting, making it one ...

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On December 10th, 2025

Dessert Franchise Opportunities for First-Time Owners

Why First-Time Owners Thrive with Cold Stone Creamery Dessert franchise opportunities with Cold Stone Creamery give new owners a strong head start in the billion-dollar frozen dessert market. And the good news is you don’t need prior business or food service experience to get started. Thanks to our national brand recognition, proven systems, comprehensive training, ...

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On November 9th, 2025

Why Franchise Owners Choose Cold Stone Creamery

A Strong Foundation for New Franchise Owners Want to own a business that people already love? Cold Stone Creamery gives franchise owners a chance to join a brand that generations of guests enjoy and happily return to. The appeal of premium, customizable ice cream and the fun, memorable in-store experience we offer creates instant excitement, ...

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