Cold Stone Creamery Ice-Cream Shop in Anne Arundel County
Business Description
Excellent opportunity to acquire a nationally recognized ice cream franchise located in a highly desirable and growing area of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. This well-established business benefits from strong brand recognition, repeat clientele, excellent visibility, and a turnkey setup in a busy retail corridor surrounded by residential communities, schools, parks, shopping, and year-round traffic.
Recently renovated under the franchise’s newer “Refresh” concept, providing a modernized appearance and updated customer experience. This renovation can save a buyer approximately $60,000 or more in immediate upgrade costs after acquisition.
This is an ideal opportunity for an owner-operator, family business, franchise operator, or entrepreneur looking to expand within the dessert/QSR sector.
Highlights:
Nationally recognized franchise brand
Recently upgraded “Refresh” concept store
Turnkey operation with established customer base
Prime high-traffic retail location
Rent includes water expense
Strong surrounding demographics and visibility
Excellent owner-operator opportunity
Significant Growth Potential:
A motivated operator may substantially increase sales and profitability through:
Adding catering and event services
Ice cream truck/mobile event operations
School, sports league, and community partnerships
Delivery platform optimization
Expanded local marketing and social media presence
Additionally, there may be potential to introduce complementary concepts such as:
Planet Smoothie
Wetzel’s Pretzels
Given the nearby Anne Arundel County recreational park, fitness facilities, and surrounding family-oriented traffic, these additions could create additional revenue streams and potentially increase overall sales significantly.
This opportunity is best suited for buyers who see the long-term value and upside potential of an established franchise with infrastructure already in place.
Confidential Sale – Exact location, financial details, and additional business information will be provided only to qualified buyers after signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and providing proof of funds.
Serious inquiries only.
Disclaimer: Information provided by Seller. Broker has not independently verified any information and makes no representations or warranties as to accuracy. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own independent due diligence.
Recently renovated under the franchise’s newer “Refresh” concept, providing a modernized appearance and updated customer experience. This renovation can save a buyer approximately $60,000 or more in immediate upgrade costs after acquisition.
This is an ideal opportunity for an owner-operator, family business, franchise operator, or entrepreneur looking to expand within the dessert/QSR sector.
Highlights:
Nationally recognized franchise brand
Recently upgraded “Refresh” concept store
Turnkey operation with established customer base
Prime high-traffic retail location
Rent includes water expense
Strong surrounding demographics and visibility
Excellent owner-operator opportunity
Significant Growth Potential:
A motivated operator may substantially increase sales and profitability through:
Adding catering and event services
Ice cream truck/mobile event operations
School, sports league, and community partnerships
Delivery platform optimization
Expanded local marketing and social media presence
Additionally, there may be potential to introduce complementary concepts such as:
Planet Smoothie
Wetzel’s Pretzels
Given the nearby Anne Arundel County recreational park, fitness facilities, and surrounding family-oriented traffic, these additions could create additional revenue streams and potentially increase overall sales significantly.
This opportunity is best suited for buyers who see the long-term value and upside potential of an established franchise with infrastructure already in place.
Confidential Sale – Exact location, financial details, and additional business information will be provided only to qualified buyers after signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and providing proof of funds.
Serious inquiries only.
Disclaimer: Information provided by Seller. Broker has not independently verified any information and makes no representations or warranties as to accuracy. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own independent due diligence.
About the Business
- Franchise
- This business is an established franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- Buyer is responsible for franchise fee of $17,500 and any other fee imposed by Franchisor. Lease is good till 2031 and additional 5 years renewal option. Landlord had charged $20k security deposit and $2500 lease assignment fee when sellers bought it so it might be a similar charges to buyers.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Adding co-brand like Planet Smoothie, Wetzel Pretzel, catering to events.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Rent
- $5,950.00 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Transitioning for bigger volume business
- Transition Support
- Cold Stone will train new owners.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2507205
- Listing Views
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