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High-Vol Well-Estab Cold Stone Creamery

Santa Monica, CA - Famous Wilshire Blvd!

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asking price
$
299,000
gross sales
$
508,372
cash flow
$
118,508
employees: 
5
founded: 
1994

High-Volume Well-Established Cold Stone Creamery Santa Monica, CA - Famous Wilshire Blvd!

Just Minutes From Santa Monica State Beach & Santa Monica Pier.

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 custom-made available in cups, cones, waffle bowls and shakes, plus mix & go. Every option for everyone, all served in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Cold Stone also offers smoothies along with pre-packed quarts and party packs in addition to the richest ice cream cakes, cupcakes and cookie sandwiches. All these products are available for delivery or takeout and can be conveniently ordered online or by smart phone. 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. They’re 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 over 31 years. This store is now in need of a mandated refresh with an estimated cost of $50,000.

Owner operated - husband and wife team.

Prime retail space in a busy strip center along with Fromin’s Delicatessen & Restaurant, Supercuts and Yo Dawg Groom Spot.

Perfectly situated on famous Wilshire Blvd, one of Santa Monica's main thoroughfares and one of the principal E-W roads in LA running 15 miles from Grand Ave in Downtown Los Angeles to Ocean Ave in the City of Santa Monica. It is densely developed connecting 5 of Los Angeles's major business districts to each other, as well as Beverly Hills!

And this store is strategically located in the heart of Santa Monica's bustling Wilshire Boulevard Corridor. This area is known for its vibrant mix of retail, dining, professional services and businesses, making it an attractive spot for retailers seeking high visibility and foot traffic.

Plus, this Cold Stone is just minutes from the Santa Monica State Beach and Santa Monica Pier. A popular stop for both locals and tourists alike!

Year Established: 1994

Lease Information: Leased space $7,107/mth gross. Current lease expires May 2026.

Square Feet: 1,200.

Seating: 11 Inside & 4 Outside.

Days/Hrs of Operation: Su-Th 11:30a-10p & Fr-Sa 11:30a-11p.

Owners Role: Owner operated - husband and wife team.

# Of Employees: 1 Full-Time & 4 Part-Time.

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

Gross Sales (2024): $508,372.

Net Operating Income: $118,508.

Value of FF&E: Included In Asking Price.

Value of Inventory: $10,000 (Not Included In Asking Price).

Seller Financing Available: No.

Reasons for Selling: Moving.

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 years, this iconic brand continues to thrive & grow. Currently operating more than 900 locations in the US & 1,300 worldwide.

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 first. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, DO NOT talk to any owners, employees or patrons. If interested, please complete the Request More Info Form below or email Tami Hillier at Tami@eatz-associates.com or call 503-319-4626 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.


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.


1824 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, California 90403
United States
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