Cold Stone Creamery®: Scoop into a Legacy, Franchise the Experience

Cold Stone Creamery is the ultimate ice cream franchise — a globally adored brand that has delighted millions with handcrafted, super-premium ice cream since 1988. For over 35 years, Cold Stone Creamery has served up smiles, songs, and spoonfuls of joy across the United States and in multiple international markets. Now, the brand is setting its sights on bold expansion with a nationwide and global development initiative, inviting passionate entrepreneurs to join its growing family.

The Ultimate Ice Cream Experience

What sets Cold Stone Creamery apart is more than just ice cream — it’s the experience. Every store features ice cream made fresh in-house, an endless variety of mix-ins, and signature creations that customers can personalize to their cravings. From cheerful greetings to staff singing your order, Cold Stone Creamery is known for making every visit memorable.

Why Franchise with Cold Stone Creamery?

“There has never been a better time to invest in a Cold Stone Creamery franchise,” says John Wuycheck, SVP of Franchise Development. With strong household name recognition, a superior artisanal product, and a proven, scalable business model, Cold Stone Creamery is built for long-term success.

As a franchisee, you benefit from:

• A powerful global brand with decades of customer loyalty
• Fresh, high-quality ice cream made in-store daily
• An exciting and interactive in-store atmosphere
• Turnkey support in training, operations, and marketing
• A streamlined, easy-to-operate model ideal for scaling
• Prime opportunities in untapped domestic and international markets

A Business That’s Growing — and Not Slowing Down

With an ambitious plan to grow by hundreds of locations in the coming years, Cold Stone Creamery is actively seeking savvy, enthusiastic entrepreneurs who are passionate about customer service and ready to bring the magic of Cold Stone to their communities.

Whether you're opening your first store or expanding your portfolio, Cold Stone Creamery offers a sweet opportunity to join a brand that’s thriving — and spreading joy, one scoop at a time.

Start your Cold Stone Creamery franchise journey today — because happiness is best served in a waffle cone