This move brings development opportunities for the brand to secure and open more locations than had originally been scheduled, allowing a highly qualified Japanese-based company to grow the concept location by location.
To date, the ability for the chain to work with first-class Master Franchisees like HotLand Corp has enabled Cold Stone Creamery to spread its innovative ice cream concept to 30 countries worldwide.
“We are thrilled to be able to take this world-class brand to more people across Japan,” said Morio Sase, founder and president of HotLand Corp. “Cold Stone Creamery offers the best in product quality and an amazing in-store experience that we already know the Japanese people have embraced over the last eight years. Through this purchase, we are able to continue our mission and passion of delivering the best in delicious food to as many people across the globe as we are able, for many years to come.”
There are 34 Cold Stone Creamery stores operating in Japan. Under the new agreement with HotLand Corp, the company’s goal is to have 100 stores opened throughout Japan by the end of 2017.
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