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High-Volume Cold Stone Creamery Salisbury, MD - Lord Salisbury Center!
Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland 21801-2184, United States
Asking Price$325k
Revenue$543k
EBITDA-
Cash Flow$99k
Description
Offering the best tasting, made-to-order ice cream! Churned in-store fresh daily using only the finest ingredients and mixed on a frozen granite stone with 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 and shakes, plus mix&go. Every option for everyone, all served in a fun & friendly atmosphere.
As well as sundaes and 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 location for 19 years. Current owner has done many major upgrades to the store’s equipment including a new cake display, new registers, new blast freezer, new HVAC, new motors & compressors on other equipment, new electrical as well as a refresh of the store with new LED lighting, new paint (removed wallpaper), new ceiling tiles and more. And is now completing the brand’s system wide brand refresh.
Absentee owned with a FT mgr in place. 2025 YTD sales up 3.5% even with a cold winter.
Prime retail space in Lord Salisbury Center, a busy 110,943 sqft power center in North Salisbury. Along with Kay Jewelers, Marshalls, Massage Envy, Old Navy, Ross, Sports Clips, Vitamin Shoppe & more.
Perfectly situated on N Salisbury Blvd/Ocean Hwy (Rte 13) between Rte 50 & Rte 54 lined with many national retailers & restaurants+over 38,000 VPD. Maryland Eastern Shore’s dominant retail area!
Adjacent Best Buy, Quality Inn, PetSmart, Home Depot, Target & more. And across from Barnes&Noble, Hobby Lobby, Kohls, Lowes Party City, Sams Club, Staples, That Furniture Store & Walmart Supercenter.
As well as many sought-after eating & drinking establishments - Applebee’s, America’s Best Wings, Arby’s, Bob Evans, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chick-fil-A, Chili’s, Chipotle, Firehouse Subs, 5 Guys, Flaming Grill & Buffet, Hardee’s, IHOP, Jersey Mikes, Krispy Kreme, Longhorn Steakhouse, McDonald’s, Mission BBQ, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Panera, Plaza Tapatia, Popeyes, Red Lobster, Saladworks, Starbucks, Tokyo Steakhouse, Wendy’s & much more.
Also, just 1-mile N of The Centre At Salisbury, the Eastern Shore’s largest super regional mall featuring over 100 stores & restaurants + a 16-screen movie theater. A 1-stop destination for shopping, dining & entertainment!
Just E of Ocean City, this vibrant trade area attracts both locals & beach traffic alike. It’s also close to Salisbury University & the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Salisbury, considered a college town, is also the largest town on the eastern shore home to a # of major employers such as Perdue Farms, Piedmont Airlines & Tidal Health Peninsula Regional.
Feel free to stop by the location as a customer first. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, DO NOT talk to any owners, employees or patrons. If interested, please email Tami Hillier at [email protected] or call 503-319-4626 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.
Real Estate
Rent is $4,447 per month
Building Size: 1445 sq. ft.Inventory
$7k
Business is
Absentee Owner
Established Franchise
Number of EmployeesFull-Time: 1Part-Time: 12
Year Established
2006
Reason Selling
Expanding family so building a new store closer to home.
Facilities & Assets
Owners Role: Absentee owned - full-time manager in place.
Square Feet: 1,445.
Seating: 20 Inside & 5 Outside.
Days/Hrs of Operation: Daily 11a-10p.
Value of FF&E: Included In Asking Price.
Year Established: 2006 (Current Owner 2021).
Leased space $4,447/mth gross. Current lease expires Mar 2027 with one 5-year option.
Support & Training
80 hours at an approved training store, plus 5 days online corporate training.
Market & 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 Opportunities
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 Options
No.
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Asking Price$325k
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