The 2026 Cold Stone Creamery FDD moves the Item 7 estimated initial investment range from $120,700–$655,275 to $390,675–$680,775, and the system grows from 994 to 1,054 outlets year-over-year. Both filings include an Item 19 financial performance representation.
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low end of range | $120,700 | $390,675 | +$269,975 (+223.7%) |
| High end of range | $655,275 | $680,775 | +$25,500 (+3.9%) |
| Full range | $120,700–$655,275 | $390,675–$680,775 |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $390,675–$680,775, versus $120,700–$655,275 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves by +$269,975 (+223.7%) and the high end moves by +$25,500 (+3.9%).
| 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%)).
Cold Stone Creamery included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.