Cold Stone has strong brand power! People recognize the brand, and they love the products so much that they’re willing to stand in line for them. Cold Stone Creamery is an American international ice cream parlor chain. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona,
Who owns Cold Stone Creamery?
Cold Stone Creamery, first opened in 1988 by Donald and Susan Sutherland, became a wholly owned subsidiary of Kahala Franchising, LLC (Kahala) after being acquired in 2007. In 1995, Cold Stone opened its first franchise in Tempe, Arizona, and has grown to approximately 1,300 franchises in 47 states and 16 Countries. Cold Stone is an ice cream parlor chain that serves ‘super premium’ ice cream-based ‘Creations’.
Cold Stone has also expanded its menu with other ice cream-related products, including ice cream cakes, pies, cookie sandwiches, smoothies, shakes, and iced or blended coffee drinks. Since 2008, the company has been co-branding its locations with other chains in an attempt to increase its presence outside the United States, and transform its business model from seasonal to year-round.
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