Bring Joy to Your Community—One Scoop at a Time
If you’re researching fun businesses to own, few compare to what we’ve built at Cold Stone Creamery. From the very first day you open your doors, you’re not just serving ice cream—you’re creating memorable experiences. With made-in-house ice cream, endless combinations, and an environment that encourages crew members to create fun, memorable moments with customers, we’ve built a brand that makes people smile every day.
At Cold Stone Creamery, we believe fun starts with confidence—and confidence comes from feeling prepared. That’s why we’ve developed one of the most comprehensive training and support systems in the franchise world. Whether you have a background in food service or you’re brand new to the industry, we’re here to guide you through every step, from initial setup to daily operations.
The Experience Is What Sets Us Apart
Cold Stone Creamery has been delivering handcrafted ice cream experiences since 1988, creating store environments full of energy, music, and creativity that keep guests coming back for more. Customers can personalize their treats with an almost endless variety of mix-ins, and our team members are known for putting on a show behind the counter. That upbeat vibe carries over into what it’s like to own and run one of our locations.
Bringing the Cold Stone Creamery experience to life starts well before opening day. From the very beginning, we help franchisees find the right location, negotiate a lease, and build out a store that captures our brand’s energy and personality. Once your doors are open, you’ll continue to receive marketing support and operational guidance, so you can focus on creating that fun, high-energy atmosphere guests love, while we help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.
What Makes Cold Stone One of the Most Fun Businesses to Own?
At Cold Stone Creamery, owning a business doesn’t have to feel like… work. Our franchise is all about creating moments of joy—not just for your customers, but for you too. Between the upbeat atmosphere, the sound of laughter and music, and the satisfaction of serving up smiles one scoop at a time, it’s no wonder our franchisees say they genuinely enjoy coming to work.
You don’t need restaurant or business ownership experience to be part of it. What you do need is a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a love for connecting with your community. We’ll guide you every step of the way with a supportive and structured training program, including:
- Comprehensive training and onboarding at our state-of-the-art Kahala Training and Education Center (KTEC)
- Two weeks of hands-on, in-store experience to learn operations, customer service, and more
- Ongoing coaching and support from our Regional Directors
- Access to a vast network of resources from Kahala Brands to ensure your business thrives
With Cold Stone, you’re not just running a business—you’re building something fun, meaningful, and full of heart.
We Help You Get Started—and Keep Growing
Cold Stone Creamery has spent decades perfecting a franchise model that’s designed to be approachable, efficient, and built for growth. For anyone exploring fun and fulfilling business opportunities, a Cold Stone franchise offers something special: the freedom to be your own boss, the joy of serving a product people love, and the energy of working in a space that brings smiles every day.
Ready to take the next step? Fill out our inquiry form to get started, or dive into our franchise research pages here to learn more about what it takes to own a Cold Stone Creamery. We can’t wait to show you what’s possible.
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