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Very High-Volume Cold Stone In Gateway Center

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asking price
$
475,000
gross sales
$
812,350
cash flow
$
236,087
employees: 
9
founded: 
2003

Very High-Volume Cold Stone Creamery Federal Way, WA - Gateway Center!

A Busy Shopping Center Anchored By Marlene's Market & Deli

Offering the best tasting, made-to-order ice cream! Churned in-store fresh daily using only the finest ingredients and mixed on a frozen granite stone with endless combinations of fruits, nuts, candy, sauces and more. Also, dairy-free sorbet. Plus, a new plant based almond milk product. Every creation made-to-order available in cups, cones, waffle bowls and shakes, plus mix & go. Every option for everyone, all served in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

As well as sundaes and smoothies along with pre-packed quarts and party packs. In addition to the richest ice cream cakes, cupcakes and cookie sandwiches for takeout or conveniently ordered online or by smart phone 24 hrs/day. Cold Stone has the perfect cake for any occasion: signature, birthday, kid-themed, petite, custom and photo cakes, plus signature pies.

Cold Stone is the nation's leading premium ice cream brand. Voted "Best Ice Cream" countless times. Quality, variety and choice-what customers want! With seemingly endless combinations of mix-ins, allows customers to dream up their own ice cream treat or choose from their wildly popular Signature Creations. Never prepackaged or shipped in, it's the freshness factor that sets them apart. Better because made fresh every day in every store, puts them in a class of their own. Industry experts categorize Cold Stone as "Super Premium." An artisanal ice cream churned fresh on-site with high standards for taste, consistency and texture.

Well established location for over 21 years. Family owned and operated. 2023 sales up!

Location: Prime corner retail space in Gateway Center, a busy shopping center anchored by a Marlene’s Market & Deli. Conveniently located near the intersection of Pacific Highway South (I-5/State Route 99) and S 320th St with over 39,000 vehicles per day. Known for its diverse range of well-known national/regional retail stores, hotels and dining options.

Other retailers include AT&T, Dash Mart, Expand Yoga, Fabio’s Frame Shop, Lamour Salon Nail Spa, MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care, Salon Centric and more. As well as Gateway Theater and two major hotels: Courtyard by Marriott and Hampton Inn & Suites.

Other popular eating and drinking establishments include BadAss Steakhouse Burgers, Black Angus Steakhouse, Cho Dang Tofu, Crawfish Island, East India Grill, Jimmy Johns, McDonald’s and Red Robin.

Perfectly situated near the Federal Way Transit Center and Federal Way Commons Mall with Dick’s, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Target and more. Also surrounded by many big-box stores such as Best Buy, Big 5, DSW, Homegoods, JoAnn, Michaels, Party City, Petco, PetSmart, Ross, Safeway, TJMaxx, Trader Joes, Walmart and much more. Plus, just two miles from Wild Waves Theme Park!

Year Established: 2003.

Lease Information: Leased space $4,657/mth gross. Current lease expires Mar 2026 with one 5-year option.

Square Feet: 1,315.

Seating: 6 Inside & 24 Outside.

Days/Hrs of Operation: Mo-Th 11:30a - 9:00p, Fr-Sa 11:30a-10p, Su 12n-9p.

Owners Role: Both husband and wife work the store about 15-20 hours a week.

# Of Employees: 1 Full-Time & 8 Part-Time.

Training: 80 hours at an approved training store, plus 5 days online corporate training.

Gross Sales (2022): $812,350.

Net Operating Income: $236,087.

Value of FF&E: Included In Asking Price.

Value of Inventory: Not Included In Asking Price.

Seller Financing: No

Reasons for Selling: Retiring.

Competition/Market: Ice cream is America's favorite dessert. And Cold Stone is the ultimate ice cream experience, beloved by millions of customers. Enjoys incredible household name recognition & loyalty. A truly remarkable brand w/proven staying power!

Ranked #1 in Category. Ranked in the Top 50 Beloved Brands, “Consumer Pick” & “1st Place for Craveability”-Nation's Restaurant News. Ranked in the Top 200 Countries Best Franchises-Franchise Times. Ranked in the Top 100 Global Franchises In The World-Franchise Direct. Ranked in the Top 50-Entrepreneur Franchise 500.

Growth & Expansion: 1st store opened in 1988, began franchising in 1994. After 30 yrs, this iconic brand continues to thrive & grow. Currently operating more than 1,000 locations in the US & hundreds internationally.

And Cold Stone continues to expand co-branded partnerships & create new flavors to increase sales. Is also committed to innovation, offering special themed products to celebrate each season, holiday & big blockbuster movie. Also has the highest avg unit sales volume of any ice cream concept. Plus, it's easy-to-run using only state-of-the-art equipment.

Feel free to stop by the location as a customer 1st. This is a HIGHLY confidentially listing, please DO NOT talk to any of the owners, employees or patrons. If interested, contact EatZ for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.

Listed By Tami Hillier at EatZ & Associates


At A Glance
Founded: 1988
Locations: 1258
Initial Investment: 310K - 581K
Headquarters: Scottsdale, AR
Cold Stone Creamery

Cold Stone Creamery® is one of the most talked about ice cream companies in the world today. And that’s just the way we like it! Renowned for offering super-premium ice cream for more than 25 years, people everywhere recognize the quality associated with our brand and are more likely to be repeat customers because of it.

How good is our ice cream? Well, let's just say that on a scale of 1 to 10, we're somewhere around an 11.5. Our super-premium ice cream and waffle cones are made fresh daily right inside each store. Fresh-baked brownies, brand-name mix-ins, fruits and nuts are blended together on our frozen granite stone. From unique ice cream CreationsTM, cakes and shakes to ice cream cupcakes and cookie sandwiches, nobody serves up the ultimate indulgence like Cold Stone Creamery.

But we’re about more than just serving amazing ice cream. We like to think we’re really in the business Cold Stone Creamy Image - Franchise Resalesof making people happy

It's all about what we call the 10-Minute Vacation® - that 10-minute getaway people deserve from the world outside our doors. When they head inside any Cold Stone Creamery, that's what they'll get. From our enthusiastic, singing crew members, to the shared laughter of a family enjoying a treat together, if it’s making our customers, their friends or their loved ones happy, then we’re doing our jobs right!

Our franchise ownership experience

When you join Cold Stone you'll never be alone, because we'll be with you every step of the way. Our dedicated Cold Stone team will assist you with important steps such as keeping the cost of entry and operating costs as low as possible.


2430 S 319th Pl
Federal Way, Washington 98003
United States
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