FDD Year-over-Year Comparison
Cold Stone Creamery FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
Cold Stone Creamery's 2026 FDD lists an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $390,675–$680,775, against $335,675–$655,275 in the 2025 filing.
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Low end of range | $335,675 | $390,675 | +$55,000 |
| High end of range | $655,275 | $680,775 | +$25,500 |
| Full range | $335,675–$655,275 | $390,675–$680,775 | |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $390,675–$680,775, against $335,675–$655,275 in the 2025 filing.
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 994 | 1,054 | +60 (+6.0%) |
Cold Stone Creamery reports 1,054 outlets in the 2026 FDD, versus 994 in the 2025 filing (+60 (+6.0%)).
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Cold Stone Creamery included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a Cold Stone Creamery franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Cold Stone Creamery states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $390,675–$680,775, against $335,675–$655,275 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $335,675 to $390,675 (+$55,000) and the high end moves from $655,275 to $680,775 (+$25,500).
How many locations does Cold Stone Creamery have?
The 2026 FDD for Cold Stone Creamery reports 1,054 outlets in Item 20, against 994 in the 2025 filing — 60 more.
Does Cold Stone Creamery disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Cold Stone Creamery included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
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