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High-Volume Cold Stone Creamery Lynchburg, VA - Montview Commons!
Lynchburg, Lynchburg (City) County, Virginia 24502-3231, United States
Asking Price$209,000
Revenue$440,967
EBITDA-
Cash Flow$94,959
Description
High-Volume Well-Established Cold Stone Creamery Lynchburg, VA - Montview Commons!
"In One Of The City’s Key Retail Destinations Along Highly Trafficked Montview Commons Retail Corridor, One Of Lynchburg’s Primary Commercial Arteries"
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 and more. Also, dairy-free sorbet. Plus, a new plant based almond milk product. Every creation custom-made available in cups, cones, waffle bowls and shakes, plus mix&go. Every option for everyone, all served in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Cold Stone also offers smoothies along with pre-packed quarts and party packs in addition to the richest ice cream cakes, cupcakes and cookie sandwiches. All these products are available for delivery or takeout and can be conveniently ordered online or by smart phone. Cold Stone has the perfect cake for any occasion: signature, birthday, kid-themed, petite, custom and photo cakes plus signature pies.
And Cold Stone is the nation's leading premium ice cream brand. Voted "Best Ice Cream" countless times. Quality, variety and 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. They’re 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 and texture.
Well established franchise location for over 21 years. Owner operated.
Prime retail space on Ward Rd, one of Lynchburg’s primary commercial arteries. In Montview Commons, one of the city’s key retail destinations.
Strategically positioned along the highly trafficked Montview Commons retail corridor, this Cold Stone benefits from exceptional visibility, strong daily traffic flow and a built-in customer base drawn from surrounding retail, residential, work force and students. Enjoys steady year-round traffic with peak seasonal surges, ideal for a dessert concept.
Perfectly situated next to Crumbl, FedEx, Jersey Mike’s , Mission BBQ, Sleep Number, Sun Tan City, US Cellular/T-Mobile, Verizon & a European Wax Center opening this summer.
Across from Sam’s Club & a Walmart Supercenter as well as Wards Crossing with Aldi, Best Buy, Barnes&Noble, GameStop, Kohl’s, Michaels, PetSmart, Rack Room Shoes, Target, The UPS Store & more.
And surrounded by many other popular eating & drinking establishments including Auntie Anne’s, Blaze Pizza, Five Guys, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chick-fil-A, Chipotll, Cracker Barrel, Dunkin, Golden Corral, Hill City Pub, Insomnia Cookies, La Carreta, Logan’s Roadhouse, LongHorn Steakhouse, McDonald’s, Olive Garden , Panda Express, Reber-Thomas, QDOBA, Starbucks, Star Ginger, Sweet Frog, Texas Roadhouse, Woodfire Pizza Company & a Dave’s Hot Chicken opening soon.
Also, just south of River Ridge Mall which has just completed a major renovation into a modern lifestyle center. Anchored by Belk, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Homegoods, JCPenney and TJ Maxx along with over 50 national retailers, local shops and restaurants, plus a 14-screen Regal Cinema.
Plus, adjacent to Liberty University, Virginia’s largest private university with over 96,000 students. And close to Central Virginia Community College with another 5,000 students.
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 503-319-462 for more information. Showings by appointment only
Real Estate
Rent is $4,871 per month
Building Size: 1600 sq. ft.Inventory
$9k
Business is
Established Franchise
Number of EmployeesFull-Time: 1Part-Time: 8
Year Established
2005
Reason Selling
Owner relocating.
Facilities & Assets
Owners Role: Owner operated - active day-to-day.
Square Feet: 1,600.
Seating: 12 Inside & 5 Outside.
Days/Hrs of Operation: Mo-Th 12n-9p, Fr-Sa 12n-10p.
Value of FF&E: Included In Asking Price.
Value of Inventory: $8,500 (Not Included In Asking Price).
Year Established: 2005 (Current Owner 2023).
Lease Information: Leased space $4,871/mth gross. Current lease expires Nov 2030 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 powerful name recognition and strong brand loyalty. A truly remarkable national brand with proven staying power. One of the most recognizable names in the premium dessert segment. Benefits from multiple revenue streams - ice cream creations, ice cream cakes & specialty desserts, shakes, smoothies & beverages and catering & special events.
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
First store opened in 1988, began franchising in 1994. After 30 years, this iconic brand continues to thrive and grow. Has built a dominant position in the frozen dessert category with a highly differentiated product and customer experience. Currently operating more than 900 locations in the US and 1,300 worldwide.
And Cold Stone continues to expand co-branded partnerships and create new flavors to increase sales. Is also committed to innovation, offering special themed products to celebrate each season, holiday and big blockbuster movie. Also has the highest average unit sales volume of any ice cream concept. Plus, it's easy-to-run using only state-of-the-art equipment!
Financing Options
No.
Asking Price$209,000
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