Cold Stone Creamery Stevens Point, Wi-University Of Wisconsin For Sale

Property Information

Real Estate:

Lease

Lease Terms:

Lease Information: Leased space $3,516/mth gross. Current lease expires Oct 2031 with one 5-year option.

Lease Security Deposit: $3,375

Location:

An Exceptional Restaurant Corridor Location In A Vibrant College Town

Cold Stone occupies a highly desirable position in Campus Corner, a prominent 3-tenant retail center at the signalized intersection of Division St (US 51) and Maria Drive. Sharing the building with Starbucks and Noodles & Company provides outstanding national co-tenancy and opportunities to attract customers already visiting the center. Prominent signage, a highly visible corner location, convenient access, shared parking and outdoor patio seating add to its appeal as well as 9,400 vehicles daily.

Also, surrounded by a remarkable concentration of national and regional restaurant brands! Division St is Stevens Point's established dining and commercial corridor, featuring McDonald's, Jimmy John's, Firehouse Subs, Culver's, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Toppers Pizza, Rocky Rococo Pizza & Pasta, Dunkin', Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Cousins Subs and more. This impressive restaurant lineup draws customers throughout the day for breakfast, lunch, dinner and takeout - creating a natural opportunity for Cold Stone to become their next stop for dessert.

Plus, this Cold Stone is just one-third mile from UW–Stevens Point. The university's 8,600+ students, along with faculty, staff, campus visitors and surrounding student housing, provide a valuable customer market. And nearby Stevens Point Area Senior High adds another source of potential customers, while Sentry Insurance, one of the area's largest employers with over 2,200 employees, creates opportunities for corporate catering, employee celebrations and group orders.

Its surrounding trade area also includes Festival Foods, Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital, hotels, offices, established neighborhoods and other commercial destinations. Plus, convenient access to I-39 further connects the area to regional shoppers and travelers.

Premises Details:

Year Established: 2006 (Current Owner 2024).

Seating: 20 Inside & 8 Outside.

Owners Role: Absentee owned and operated.

Size in square feet:

1,568

Business Operation

Management type:

This business has absentee ownership.

Expansion Potential:

The Franchise

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.

Unlock This Location's Potential

And significant opportunities exist for an engaged owner-operator to further increase sales by actively promoting this exceptional location. Build partnerships with UW–Stevens Point athletics, student organizations, fraternities, sororities and campus events. Develop school fundraisers, team celebrations and community promotions.

Also, expand ice cream cake orders for birthdays, graduations and holidays, along with catering for corporate meetings, employee appreciation events and private parties. Strengthen social media, digital advertising, loyalty promotions and delivery sales while capitalizing on the surrounding restaurant traffic.

Active owner involvement also offers opportunities to improve staffing efficiency, customer engagement and profitability.

Competition / Market:

A Proven Franchise

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. 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.

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
One of the strongest brands in the frozen dessert industry
The most recognized premium ice cream franchise in the county
One of the world's best-known premium ice cream concepts

Reasons for selling:

Owner relocating abroad.

Trading hours:

Daily 11a-9p

Employees:

1 Full-Time & 5 Part-Time

Years established:

20 Years

Franchise Information

Franchise opportunity:

Franchise Resale

Franchise terms:

Franchise Royalty/Ad Fees: 6% / 3%

Franchise Transfer Fee: $17,500

Other Information

Support & training:

80 hours at an approved training store, plus 5 days online corporate training.

Financing available:

No.

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