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Los Angeles County, California
Well Established Cold Stone Creamery in affluent and vibrant city in Los Angeles County
Asking Price
$525,000
Revenue
$592,785
Down
Call/Email
Cash Flow
$113,001
Description
Price: $525,000 (Reduced)
Location: Affluent, High-Traffic Area – Los Angeles County
Ownership Type: Absentee Owner-Operated
Franchise: Cold Stone Creamery
📈 A Sweet Opportunity You Don’t Want to Miss!
This well-established Cold Stone Creamery franchise is located at one of the most affluent and vibrant cities in Los Angeles County. With a loyal customer base, excellent foot traffic, and consistent year-over-year sales, this turnkey business is perfect for an owner-operator or investor looking to take advantage of a proven concept with strong brand recognition.
🔑 Business Highlights:
• Brand: Cold Stone Creamery – A beloved national brand known for fresh premium ice cream and custom creations
• Prime Location: Premium shopping and dining district in an affluent L.A. County City – Excellent high visibility location in the midst of large brand new development with premium retail, restaurants, entertainment and large plaza walking area, near famous hotel and a theatre
• Established: Well-operated for several years with proven success
• Customer Base: Loyal local clientele + strong tourist and weekend traffic
• Absentee-Owned – Efficiently run with a reliable and trained staff
• Strong Financials – Consistent revenue and solid cash flow
• Prime Location – High-visibility spot near premium retail, restaurants, and entertainment
• Space: Modern well-maintained interior with seating and high visibility frontage.
• Franchise Support – Benefit from Cold Stone’s established training, marketing, and brand presence
• Growth Potential – Ideal for a hands-on operator to further increase profitability
SBA pre-qualified subject to buyers credentials
Whether you're an experienced operator or first-time buyer or passive investors - this opportunity offers the perfect mix of stability, brand power, and growth potential in a high-income, high-demand area. This is a turnkey business with consistent revenues and serious/steady growth potential. It is no-brainer investment for a diligent entrepreneur with low risk and predictable return on your investment.
All interested parties must fill out NDA with the broker before visiting the location and are requested not to ask any questions to the staff member as the sale is strictly confidential.
Business Details
Year Established:
2008
Employees:
21
FE&E:
Included
Reason for sale:
Personal
Support & Training:
Owner will assist for smooth transfer over with proper help and training besides franchisor offers extensive mandatory training for period of 3 weeks.
Property Information
Premises Details:
A Sweet Opportunity You Don't Want To Miss!! Excellent Location! Affluent, High Traffic Area - Los Angeles County! Established Cold Stone Creamery! Absentee Owners!....
Lease & Tenant Information
Lease Options:
$6,677
Posting Information
Posting ID:
8221943
Business Category:
Restaurants & Food
Business Types:
Ice Cream Shops, Parlors
Restaurant Franchise
Attributes:
Absentee Run
Training And Support
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Well Established Cold Stone Creamery in affluent and vibrant city in Los Angeles County
Posting ID
#8221943
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