Package Deal - One Cold Stone Creamery/Two Co-Branded Cold Stone Creamery/Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory - Lubbock & Amarillo, TX!
Three Prime Spaces - Across Tinseltown 17 Movie Theater & Wolflin Village & The Summit Shopping Center
Incredible opportunity to own 2 top franchises! A successful premium brand ice cream and a gourmet chocolate brand!!
Cold Stone Creamery 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.
As well as sundaes, shakes 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. Has the perfect cake for any occasion: signature, birthday, kid-themed, petite, custom and photo cakes, plus signature pies.
In addition to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's delicious old-fashioned caramel apples, as well as fudge and larger-than-life handmade chocolates including truffles, caramels, clusters, bears, toffees, meltaways, peanut butter cups, sugar free and more. Along with chocolate covered pretzels, Oreos, graham crackers, strawberries and marshmallows. Also featuring an assortment of beautifully packaged candies in upscale boxes & bags, perfect for gift giving, holidays and special occasions.
Both Brands: Nation's leading premium brands. Are a good retail combination since chocolate and ice cream have different, yet complementary peak seasons.
CSC - Voted "Best Ice Cream" countless times. Quality, variety & 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. 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.
Enjoys household name recognition and incredible customer loyalty. A truly remarkable brand that has proven staying power. Is also committed to innovation, offering special themed products to celebrate each season, holiday & blockbuster movie. And continues to expand co-branded partnerships and create new flavors to increase sales. Also has the highest avg unit sales volume of any ice cream concept.
Plus, it's easy-to-run with its state-of-the-art equipment. Is a stand-out brand in the rapidly growing $8 billion-dollar booming ice cream industry. And consumer demand for premium handmade ice cream containing high quality ingredients is on the rise!
RMCF - The largest chocolate store chain in the nation! A gourmet chocolate brand known for their amazing handmade chocolates. Their factory produces approximately 300 chocolate candies/confectionery products, using proprietary recipes handed down for decades. All made with only the freshest, finest ingredients & shipped fresh.
Two well established locations for over 19 years and one newer location. All three stores absentee owned and operated with a full-time manager in place at each location.
Locations:
Location #1 (Lubbock): Prime corner retail space in a busy neighborhood strip center with great signage and ample parking. Other popular tenants include Edible Arrangements, GameStop, Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center, Poshe Nails & Spa and Pro Cuts.
Perfectly situated in a beautiful and well-maintained center with lots of street exposure on University Ave just off the Texas Loop 289 and I-27 interchange. Adjacent to a Walgreen’s just south of a Target Supercenter. And across the street from Cinemark Tinseltown 17-screen movie theater!
Also, surrounded by many other popular eating & drinking establishments including Braum’s Hamburgers, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chick-Fil-A, Mar Y Tierra, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Sonic Drive-In, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Casa, Tropical Smoothie Café, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, Whataburger and more. Plus, surrounded by a vast residential area!
Location #2 (Amarillo): Prime retail space in Wolflin Village, a premier shopping center just one block south of Interstate 40. Has long been one of the most desired retail centers in Amarillo. Stands out as a popular upscale, open-air shopping destination that features a mix of restaurants, local boutiques and national retailers. Plus, hosts regular community events and holiday celebrations. Its central location and diverse offerings make it a vibrant part of the local economy and social scene!
Adjacent to many other popular tenants including Bebe Nail Salon, Brow Beasty, CD Ski & Sport, Five Guys, Jersey Mike’s, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Palm Beach Tan, Sport Clips, Starbucks and T-Mobile.
Also, perfectly situated just 2.8 miles from Hodgetown Baseball Stadium and 6.3 miles from Wonderland Amusement Park!
Location #3 (Amarillo): Prime corner retail space in The Summit Shopping Center at the corner of SW 34th St and Coulter St, a primary artery connecting the growing residential area to the southwest, the regional medical center and Interstate 40.
Other popular tenants include A & Co Salon, Bastillion’s Bijoux Boutique, Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, Burrowing Owl Books, Chop Chop Rice Co, Fire Slice Pizzeria, Fizuas, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Great Clips, Jason’s Deli, Leslie’s, McDonald’s, Natural Grocers, Palace Coffee Company, Ruby Nails, Salon Service Group, Sticks & Stones Outdoor, Sushi Express, Sweet by Cara Linn, Sweets & Meats, TJMaxx, The Acai Bar, The UPS Store and more.
Also, just south of Westgate Mall anchored by Dillard’s and JCPenney. And just north of Cinergy Entertainment Center. Plus, surrounded by many other national retailers including Academy Sports, Hobby Lobby, Home Depot, Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts, Lowe’s, Office Max, Old Navy, PetSmart, Ross, Ulta, World Market and a Wal-Mart Supercenter.
Years Established: 2005 & 2005 & 2024.
Lease Information:
Location #1 (Lubbock): Leased space $3,680/mth gross. Current lease expires Oct 2025 with one 5-year option.
Location #2 (Amarillo): Leased space $3,109/mth gross. Current lease expires Sep 2025 with two 5-year options.
Location #3 (Amarillo): Leased space $3,218/mth gross. Current lease expires Jan 2034 with two 5-year options.
Square Feet: 1,500 & 1,433 & 1,755.
Seating: 14 & 12 & 23.
Days/Hrs of Operation: Su-Th 11:30a/12n-10p & Fr-Sa 11:30a/12n-11p.
Owners Role: Semi absentee owner (10-20 hours a week) oversees operations with full-time managers in place at each location.
# Of Employees: 1 Full/9 Part-Time & 1 Full/10 Part-Time & 1 Full/10 Part-Time.
Training: 80 hours at an approved training store, plus 5 days online corporate training.
Estimated Combined Gross Sales (2024): $1,735,513.
Estimated Combined Net Operating Income: $458,674.
Value of FF&E: Included In Asking Price.
Value of Inventory: Not Included In Asking Price.
Seller Financing Available: No.
Reasons for Selling: Stores too far from home.
Competition/Market: CSC-Ranked Top 50 Beloved Brands, “Consumer Pick” & “1st Place for Craveability”-Nation's Restaurant News. Ranked Top 200 Countries Best Franchises-Franchise Times. Ranked Top 100 Global Franchises In The World-Franchise Direct. Ranked Top 50-Entrepreneur Franchise 500.
RMCF-Rated top chocolate for its rich, intense flavor. Ranked Top 3-Newsweek. Ranked Top 50-N America Sweet 60. Best Chocolate Dipped Treats-Redbook. Best Chocolate Shop-USA Today. Best Candy Shop-Lodi News. The #1 candy franchise-Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 several years in a row!
Growth & Expansion: First Cold Stone opened in 1988 and Rocky Mountain in 1981. There are currently over 1,000 Cold Stone Creamery locations in the United States and in multiple markets worldwide and hundreds of Rocky Mountain Chocolate locations operating worldwide. After 32 years in business, these iconic brands continue to thrive and grow!
Feel free to stop by the locations as a customer first. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, please DO NOT talk to any of the owners, employees or patrons. If interested, please contact Tami Hillier at Tami@eatz-associates.com or 503-319-4626 at EatZ & Associates. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.