Retail - Other Eating & Drinking Places | Retail - Other Food Stores

$Seller Financing Available

Asking Price	$250,000	Inventory	$5000*
Gross Income	$410,000	Real Estate
Cash Flow	Not Disclosed	Year Established	2005
FF&E	$350,000*	Employees	12-14

* included in the asking price

** not included in the asking price

Tremendous opportunity to own an outstanding store and Cold Stone Creamery franchise in a super location in the busiest and fastest growing area at the Lake of the Ozarks. Cold Stone Creamery is a well know, premium ice cream franchise with the founding store opened in 1988. They have been awarding successful franchises since 1995 with nearly 1,400 stores already opened and an additional 1,000 agreements awarded worldwide. Cold Stone Creamery was ranked #11 in Entrepreneur Magazine s Fastest Growing Franchises. The initial total startup investment is between $294,250 and $438,850. The initial startup investment for this particular location is over $400,000 making this opportunity priced well below start-up cost with strong sales and operation base already in place. Price includes $42,000 franchise transfer fee. This would be a tremendous opportunity for a hands-on owner-operator or family operation wanting the advantage of a national brand franchise without the start-up pain and costs.

Facilities: Attractive, modern 2,800 sqft space with large furnished patio area in large (106 Stores), busy outdoor outlet mall. The facility offers plenty of convenient parking, is adjacent to multiple national brand stores and located near the ingress/egress for the mall. Lease is in place until May of 2011 after which there are two five year renewal options. Recently installed tenant finish exhibits a modern, inviting and comfortable decor. Furnishings and equipment are well maintained and in excellent operating condition.

Competition: There are other independents in the area, but this is the only major franchise and only Cold Stone Creamery in 50 mile radius and the only premium franchised ice cream store serving specialty ice cream and cakes.

Growth/Expansion: The business has experienced consistent sales and earnings since opening in 2005. A hands-on owner-operator will easily generate increased sales and earnings by his or her regular presence and attention to the business. There is also an opportunity to expand sales via various franchise developed promotional programs and also development of offsite wholesale of deserts and items to hotels, restaurants, gift shops etc. throughout the area. The Lake of the Ozarks area is experiencing explosive growth with over $2 Billion in development and infrastructure bu

Seller Financing Available: Yes

Financing: Owner financing available to qualified buyer w/ $50,000 down pmt

Support/Training: Owner will offer ample training and support to insure success. In addition, Franchise has excellent management & crew training, advertising support, turnkey sales building programs, monthly target audience promotions and outstanding product development year by year. Two weeks corporate training at franchise main office is also available at corporate rates.

Reason Selling: Seller has another business in same outlet mall and needs to reduce workload.