Cold Stone Creamery Franchise in High Volume College Town
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Turnkey opportunity to own a nationally recognized Cold Stone Creamery franchise in Mankato, MN, a growing college town with strong community presence and year-round customer traffic. This fully operational location includes all furniture, fixtures, equipment, POS systems, refrigeration units, and established store buildout needed for continued operations.
The business has demonstrated strong sales performance with opportunities for further growth through catering, fundraising partnerships, delivery platforms, student outreach, and local event marketing. Located in an active retail area with consistent foot traffic and an established customer base.
This is an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator, family business, or multi-unit franchise operator looking to expand into a proven dessert brand with strong national recognition.
Seller is willing to provide transition support and operational guidance to ensure a smooth handoff. Franchise training and approval required through Cold Stone Creamery corporate.
Serious inquiries only. NDA may be required prior to sharing detailed financials.
The business has demonstrated strong sales performance with opportunities for further growth through catering, fundraising partnerships, delivery platforms, student outreach, and local event marketing. Located in an active retail area with consistent foot traffic and an established customer base.
This is an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator, family business, or multi-unit franchise operator looking to expand into a proven dessert brand with strong national recognition.
Seller is willing to provide transition support and operational guidance to ensure a smooth handoff. Franchise training and approval required through Cold Stone Creamery corporate.
Serious inquiries only. NDA may be required prior to sharing detailed financials.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 26
- Employees
- 9 (1 Full-time, 8 Part-time)
- Franchise
- This business is an established franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- Fully operational Cold Stone Creamery franchise located in Mankato, MN. Sale includes all furniture, fixtures, equipment, POS systems, freezers, refrigeration units, ice cream production equipment, smallwares, signage, and existing store buildout. Established customer base with dine-in, takeout, and online ordering presence. Turnkey operation with trained staff in place.
- Website
- https://www.coldstonecreamery.com/stores/20907
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Strong nationally recognized franchise brand with loyal customer base and established presence in the Mankato market. Business benefits from year-round dessert demand, online delivery platforms, catering opportunities, and seasonal traffic. Opportunity exists to further expand local marketing, fundraising partnerships, catering, and community engagement initiatives.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Potential to grow sales through expanded catering, school and corporate fundraising programs, delivery optimization, social media marketing, and increased local event participation. Additional upside through extended summer hours, college/student outreach, and targeted promotions for holidays and community events.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,680
- Rent
- $4,647.00 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Business Expansion
- Transition Support
- Owner willing to provide transition support and operational training to ensure a smooth handoff. Assistance can include vendor introductions, store operations, staffing guidance, inventory management, and local market insights. Franchise onboarding and corporate training available through Cold Stone Creamery subject to franchisor approval.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2505273
- Listing Views
- 13
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