Package Deal - 5 Cold Stone - Independence/Kansas City,MO + Leawood,KS

Independence, MO
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Asking Price:$2,150,000
Gross Revenue:$2,201,186
Established Year:2003
Cash Flow:$615,552
Rent:$26,473
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION

Hartman Heritage Center/Zona Rosa /Liberty /Town Center Crossing/Ward Pkwy Cente

Incredible opportunity to own 2 top franchises! A successful premium brand ice cream & 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 & mixed on a frozen granite stone with endless combinations of fruits, nuts, candy, sauces & more. Also, dairy-free sorbet + a new plant based almond milk product. Every creation made-to-order available in cups, cones, waffle bowls & shakes + mix n go.

As well as sundaes, shakes & smoothies, along with pre-packed quarts & party packs. In addition to the richest ice cream cakes, cupcakes & 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 & photo cakes + signature pies.

In addition to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's delicious old-fashioned caramel apples, as well as fudge & larger-than-life handmade chocolates including truffles, caramels, clusters, bears, toffees, meltaways, peanut butter cups, sugar free & more. Along with chocolate covered pretzels, Oreos, graham crackers, strawberries & marshmallows. Also featuring an assortment of beautifully packaged candies in upscale boxes/bags, perfect for gift giving, holidays & special occasions.

Both Brands: Nation's leading premium brands. Are a good retail combination since chocolate & 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 & 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 & 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.

Established locations for 21,16, 3, 2 & 2 years. Liberty Area & Ward Parkway Center are co-branded w/Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.

Also, the 1st 2 locations, Hartman Heritage Center & Zona Rosa Town Center, both require a brand refresh by the end of 2025 with an estimated cost of $20,000-$40,000 for each location.

Owner’s wife oversees all operations + has a FT GM & a FT mgr at each location. Corp is requiring a local operator and/or a local experienced FT GM in place.

Yrs Established: 2003 & 2008 & 2021 & 2022 & 2022 (Current Owner Took Over The 1st 2 Stores In 2022).

SqFt: 1,750 & 1,380 & 1,450 & 815 & 1,450.

Seating: 25 In/25 Out & 15 In & 16 In & 16 In & 20 In/16 Out.

Hrs: Su-Th 11a-9p & Fr-Sa 11a-11p (Winter) / Daily 11a-11p (Summer).

Feel free to stop by the locations as a customer 1st. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, DO NOT talk to any of the owners, employees or patrons. If interested, contact EatZ for more info. Showings by appointment only outside of business hrs.

Listed by Tami Hillier at EatZ & Associates


DETAILED INFORMATION
Location
Independence, MO
Inventory
Not Included in asking price
Real Estate
Leased
Building SF
6,845
Lease Expiration
31/12/2032
Employees
57
Facilities
Hartman Heritage Center: Rent $4,480/mth gross. Current lease expires Dec 2028. Zona Rosa Town Center: Rent $6,677/mth gross. Current lease expires Nov 2025 w/one 5-year option. Liberty Area: Rent $4,824/mth gross. Current lease expires Oct 2030. Town Center Crossing: Rent $4,021/mth gross (8% of sales). Current lease expires Mar 2031. Ward Parkway Center: Rent $6,471/mth gross. Current lease expires Feb 2032. Employees: 4 FT/8 PT & 4 FT/8 PT & 6 FT/8 PT & 4FT/5PT & 4FT/6PT. Value of FF&E: Included. Value of Inventory: Not Included.
Competition
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!
Financing
No.
Support & Training
80 hours at an approved training store, plus 5 days online corporate training.
Reason for Selling
Other business interests.
Franchise
This business is an established franchise

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