Package Deal - Two High-Volume Well-Established Cold Stone Creamery!

Littleton, CO
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Asking Price:$1,000,000
Gross Revenue:$1,442,323
Rent:$9,244/Month
Cash Flow:$270,811
Inventory:$10,000
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION

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 w/endless combinations of fruits, nuts, candy, sauces & more. Also, dairy-free sorbet. Plus, a new plant based almond milk product. Every creation made-to-order available in cups, cones, waffle bowls & shakes, plus mix-go. Every option for everyone, all served in a fun & friendly atmosphere.

As well as sundaes & 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. Cold Stone has the perfect cake for any occasion: signature, birthday, kid-themed, petite, custom & photo cakes + signature pies.

Cold Stone is the nation's leading premium ice cream brand. 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, it's the freshness factor that sets them apart. 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 & texture.

Well established locations for 23 years & 21 years. Turnkey - full-time GM in place!

Littleton: Prime retail space in Bowles Village, a busy 107,000 sqft open-air center at the intersection of West Bowles Avenue & West Long Drive just off S Wadsworth Blvd.

Other popular tenants include 5th Avenue Salon Suites, Dutch Bros Coffee, IHOP, Imperial Garden, Jet’s Pizza, Party City, ProWash Car Wash, Rocket Convenience Store, Tony’s Meats-Market & more.

Adjacent Bowles Crossing with a 12-screen AMC movie theater. As well as Arrow Liquormart, Burlington, Donatos Pizza, DSW, 5 Below, First Watch, Garbanzo, Le Peep, Longhorn Steakhouse, Red Robin, Ross, The 303 Sports Grill, Trader Joe’s & more.

Also near Southwest Plaza, the area’s premier shopping destination anchored by Dick’s, Dillard’s, JCPenney & Round1 along with over 150 sought-after specialty stores.

Plus, perfectly situated across from Columbine Library & Clement Park. And surrounded by several schools. Also, backs up to Raccoon Creek Golf Course.

Lakewood: Prime retail space in Lakewood City Commons, an incredible 510,750 sqft government, office & retail complex at the intersection of W Alameda Ave & S Wadsworth Blvd. A power center & community hub with a variety of sought-after services, national/local retailers & restaurants.

Houses many Lakewood city offices - boasts over 600 employees within the center. As well as a busy King Soopers supermarket. Along with Bath & Body Works, Mattress Firm, Michael’s, Men’s Wearhouse, Old Navy, Petco, Ross, Ulta, UPS Store, Verizon & more. Other popular eating & drinking establishments include Buffalo Wild Wings, Carl’s Jr, Chipotle, First Watch, IHOP & Noodles-Company. Also, near the Belmar Library.

And perfectly situated across Belmar Shopping Center with a Cinemark Century 16-screen movie theater. As well as Burlington, Chico’s, Dick’s , DSW, Hobby Lobby, Loft, Lululemon, Nordstrom Rack, Party City, Sephora & more. Other popular eating & drinking establishments here include Bar Louie, GQue BBQ, Jamba, P.F. Chang’s, Lady Nomada, Little India , Locust Cider, Mason’s Dumpling Shop, Mono GoGo, Sharetea, Stack Subs, Ted’s Montana Grill, The French Press, The Rock Wood Fired Pizza & Tstreet.

Feel free to stop by the locations as a customer 1st. This is a HIGHL1stY confidential listing, please DO NOT talk to any of the owners, employees or patrons. If interested, contact EatZ for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.

Listed by Tami Hillier at EatZ & Associates


DETAILED INFORMATION
Location
Littleton, CO
Inventory
Not Included in asking price
Real Estate
Leased
Building SF
3,050
Employees
36
Facilities
Established: 2001 & 2003. Littleton: Leased space $4,183/mth gross. Current lease expires May 2026 w/ one 5-year option. Lakewood: Leased space $5,061/mth gross. Current lease expires Jul 2028 w/ one 5-year option. SqFt: 1,600 & 1,450. Seating: 15 In/12 Out & 16 In/12 Out. Hrs: Mo-Th 12n-10p & Fr-Su 11a-10p. Owners Role: Owner spends 0-20 hrs on operations - depending on time of year. Employees: 1 Full & 35 Part. Value of FF&E: Included In Asking Price (Valued at $100,00). Value of Inventory: $10,000 (Not Included In Asking Price).
Competition
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 yrs, this iconic brand continues to thrive & grow. Currently operating more than 1,000 locations in the US & hundreds internationally. 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!
Financing
No.
Support & Training
80 hours at an approved training store, plus 5 days online corporate training.
Reason for Selling
Moving out of state.
Franchise
This business is an established franchise

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