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FAQs

Why is cold stone so expensive? ›

Why is cold stone so expensive? Cold Stone Creamery's emphasis on using high-quality, fresh ingredients is one reason for its higher cost compared to other ice cream shops. This approach often leads to a higher cost, as quality ingredients are typically more expensive.

One of the most significant advantages of starting a franchise, especially one as renowned as Cold Stone Creamery, is the lowered necessity for extensive branding efforts. This is because the franchise model allows entrepreneurs to capitalize on an already established and beloved brand.

Cold Stone derives its name from the frozen granite slab that employees use to fold mix-ins into the ice cream. In 1995, Cold Stone Creamery opened its first franchise store in Tempe, Arizona.

For more than 30 years we've served up the finest, freshest ice cream, cakes, smoothies and shakes using only the highest quality ingredients, and of course, our signature process of preparing your custom ice cream creation on a frozen granite stone. Learn more about us at the links below!

After closing his stores, Mr. Rolle filed suit against Cold Stone for fraud in the inducement of vendors, who they simul- taneously took 'kickbacks' from, that drove costs up to the point that making a profit was nearly impossible.

Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is owned by parent company Kahala Brands™, one of the world's fastest-growing franchising companies with a portfolio of 28 quick-service restaurant concepts.

Unfortunately, yes. Ice cream does go bad, and it can make you sick. Now technically, ice cream will be safe to eat for up to three or four months. Note that we said ice cream would stay fresh for six weeks, not just edible.

Is Cold Stone Creamery like it or love it? ›

Before any mix-ins are added, our individual portion sizes are referred to as: Like It ^® - approximately 5 oz. Love It ^® - approximately 8 oz. Gotta Have It ^® - approximately 12 oz.

Some Cold Stone Creamery products contain ingredients associated with common food allergens such as eggs, milk, peanuts, soybean, tree nuts, and wheat and might also affect individuals with sensitivities to gluten.

Consistency, Curation, and Customization – just like the Cold Stone brand is built on all three, remember that destination marketing isn't just one of them – it's all of them.

Our vision, that “We will be recognized throughout the world as the premier quick-service restaurant concept through our in store experience, retail line, and profitable master franchisees” is our main focus.

When it comes to unique, made-to-order ice cream desserts, no other brand offers customers what Cold Stone does. Our super-premium ice cream is made fresh in over 1,000 locations in the United States, and in hundreds of other locations around the world.

Less air inside ice cream means less ice crystals upon freezing — and a creamier consistency for the final product. Once the cream is pulled from the fridge, it's combined with the flavor mix of choice in Cold Stone's in-house mixing machine. That mixer runs for exactly ten minutes — no more, no less.

ICE CREAM SCOOPS

Cream, Milk, sugar, corn syrup solids, cellulose gum, guar gum, carrageenan, Vanilla flavour, Caramel syrup, Salt.

Crew members usually perform in stores, and 'auditions' may take place in addition to the interview process. That way, it's known that entertaining is a brand standard. In fact, many Cold Stone Creamery crew members enjoy the singing so much they create their own songs!