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Cold Stone Creamery spreads the joy this holiday season with new seasonal flavors and cakes that are perfect for entertaining

Seasonal Flavors, Featured in Two Signature Creations™ and Cakes, Available for a Limited Time

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 2017-Dec-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) offers good tidings and cheer this holiday season with its new Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake Ice Cream as well as the return of Dark Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream, both featured in festive combinations; plus two holiday cakes that are perfect for entertaining, all available for a limited time only, beginning November 24.

Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake Ice Cream is an indulgent new flavor that goes great with Fudge, Whipped Topping, Graham Cracker Pie Crust and OREO® Cookies to create the Gooey Chocolate Cheesecake™ Creation™. Dark Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream makes its comeback in the Chocolate Peppermint Perfection™ Creation, which features OREO® Cookies, Whipped Topping and Fudge for a magical holiday treat.

“This season, it’s all about spreading joy with our comforting holiday flavors, Creations and cakes,” said Kate Unger, senior vice president of marketing at Cold Stone Creamery. “We all know holiday celebrations aren’t complete without the perfect dessert and we’ve got two delicious options to help achieve a flawless holiday gathering with family and friends. Our Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake Wonderland™ cake and Chocolate Covered Peppermint™ cake will delight your guests and add some flare to your table.”

Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake Ice Cream and Dark Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream, as well as the other promotional holiday items, will be available at Cold Stone Creamery November 24, 2017 through January 9, 2018.

Promotional Creations™:
 Gooey Chocolate Cheesecake™ – Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake Ice Cream, Fudge, Whipped Topping, Graham Cracker Pie Crust and OREO® Cookies
 Chocolate Peppermint Perfection™ Dark Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream with OREO® Cookies, Whipped Topping and Fudge

Promotional Holiday Cakes:
 Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake Wonderland™ – Layers of moist Devil’s Food Cake and Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake Ice Cream with Graham Cracker Pie
Crust wrapped in fluffy White Frosting
 Chocolate Covered Peppermint™ – Layers of moist Red Velvet Cake and Dark Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream with OREO® Cookies wrapped in rich Fudge
Ganache

Customers can also order cakes online at www.ColdStoneCakes.com.

To share the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® this holiday season, gift cards are available for purchase in stores and online. Holiday-themed gift cards are available online and in stores through the holiday season. Please visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com/giftcardsretail.

About Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery® delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is owned by parent company Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world, with a portfolio of 22 quick-service restaurant concepts. The Cold Stone Creamery brand operates approximately 1,500 locations in over 28 countries.

For more information about Cold Stone Creamery, visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com.
For more information about Kahala Brands, visit www.KahalaBrands.com.

CONTACT:
Jessica Benedick
Cold Stone Creamery
480.362.4837
jbenedick@kahalamgmt.com

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Cold Stone Creamery brings back Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream, Creme Brulee Ice Cream and Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream Pie this fall

Two Creations and a Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream Pie Available for a Limited Time

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cold Stone Creamery®
(www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) is getting cozy this fall with the return of Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream, Creme Brulee Ice Cream and Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream Pie, available for a limited time.

As the weather shifts to cooler temperatures, pumpkin flavors emerge in a variety of delicious treats like Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream, which can be mixed with HEATH® Bar, Carameland Whipped Topping to create the Harvest Pumpkin Cheesecake™ Creation™. Creme Brulee Ice Cream is another fall flavor returning to Cold Stone®, which goes great with Blueberries, Strawberries and Caramel to create the Creme Berry Brulee™ Creation™.

“The season is upon us and that means we are bringing back two of our indulgent fall flavors for guests to enjoy all season long,” said Kate Unger, senior vice president of Cold Stone Creamery. “Rich and decadent flavors like Pumpkin Cheesecake and Creme Brulee continue to trend this time of year and we are excited to add these two super-premium Ice Cream flavors, along with our Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream Pie to the menu this fall.”

Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream Pie is the perfect celebration dessert for any gathering with family and friends. Made with Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream in a Graham Cracker Pie Crust, topped with Cinnamon Frosting and drizzled with Caramel, this dessert will surely impress.

The fall Ice Cream flavors will be in stores from September 13 – November 23, 2017, and the Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream Pie will be in stores and online (www.ColdStoneCakes.com) from November 2 – November 23, 2017.

 Promotional Creations™:
o Harvest Pumpkin Cheesecake™ – Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream with HEATH® Bar, Caramel and Whipped Topping
o Creme Berry Brulee™ – Creme Brulee Ice Cream with Blueberries, Strawberries
and Caramel

 Promotional Pie:
o Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream Pie – Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream in a Graham Cracker Pie Crust, topped with Cinnamon Frosting and drizzled with Caramel

About Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is owned by parent company Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world, with a portfolio of 22 quick-service restaurant concepts. The Cold Stone Creamery brand operates approximately 1,500 locations in over 28 countries.

CONTACT:
Jessica Benedick
Cold Stone Creamery
480.362.4837
jbenedick@kahalamgmt.com

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Cold Stone Creamery® celebrates summer with new Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream flavor

Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream and Party Like a Cupcake™ Creation are Available for a Limited Time Only

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 2017-Jun-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cold Stone Creamery®
(www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) is getting the party started with a fun new flavor to help celebrate summer. Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream hits stores June 14 and is available for a limited time only.

Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream is a creative take on a classic party favorite that combines sweet and creamy Ice Cream with all the colors of the rainbow to create a delicious new summertime flavor perfect for any celebration.

“Cold Stone Creamery is ready to celebrate the summer with our family and friends and what’s more iconic for those warm summer months than the cool freshness of Cold Stone® Ice Cream shared with the ones you love? We very much look forward to seeing all our guests enjoy themselves all summer long in stores nationwide as we launch our much-anticipated Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream,” said Kate Unger, senior vice president of marketing for Cold Stone Creamery. “This new flavor is made with festive edible Rainbow Glitter and fluffy Frosting. It’s fun and fresh and with the rave reviews behind our new Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream, we’ve taken it up a few notches and created the perfect summer treat with our Party Like a Cupcake™ Creation featuring Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream mixed with Kit Kat®, Rainbow Sprinkles, Yellow Cake and Cake Batter™ Frosting. We’ve essentially fashioned the perfect way for everyone to cool off and celebrate this summer! Join us!”

Promotional Creations™:
 Party Like a Cupcake™: Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream mixed with Kit Kat, Rainbow Sprinkles, Yellow Cake and Cake Batter™ Frosting

Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream and the Party Like a Cupcake™ Creation will be available June 14, 2017 through September 12, 2017.

To add to the celebrations, gift cards are also available for purchase in stores and online yearround. Please visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com/giftcardsretail.

In addition, Cold Stone Creamery cakes and cupcakes can be ordered online at
www.ColdStoneCakes.com.

About Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery® delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is owned by parent company Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world, with a portfolio of 22 quick-service restaurant concepts. The Cold Stone Creamery brand operates approximately 1,500 locations in over 28 countries.

For more information about Cold Stone Creamery, visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com.

For more information about Kahala Brands, visit www.KahalaBrands.com.

CONTACT:
Jessica Benedick
Cold Stone Creamery
(480) 622-3349
jbenedick@kahalamgmt.com

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Cold Stone Creamery® introduces Dark Chocolate Triple Berry ice cream in honor of action adventure film Wonder Woman

Special Ice Cream Flavor, Creation and Cupcake Available for a Limited Time Only in Celebration of the Summer’s Anticipated Actioner

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) announces a wondrous new Ice Cream flavor, Dark Chocolate Triple Berry, in honor of its partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures and the release of their action adventure film Wonder Woman, coming to theaters nationwide on June 2, 2017.

The promotional flavor will be featured in the Wonder Woman Berry Bold Creation™, which combines the Dark Chocolate Triple Berry Ice Cream with Chocolate Shavings, Raspberries and edible Gold Glitter. The Gotta Have It® size of the new flavor and Creation will be served in a special co-branded cup, featuring an image of Wonder Woman from the film.

“We are excited to continue our partnership with Warner Bros. for this empowering and adventurous new movie,” said Kate Unger, senior vice president of marketing for Cold Stone Creamery. “Customers are going to love our super-premium ice cream and enjoy our new Wonder Woman-inspired Creation. The bold flavor of our Dark Chocolate Triple Berry Ice Cream gives it a powerful chocolaty taste that goes perfectly with Raspberries and Chocolate Shavings. Then we add Gold Glitter to give it some glam!”

In addition, Dark Chocolate Triple Berry Ice Cream will also be featured in the Triple Berry Wonder, a new Ice Cream Cupcake that comes topped with Gold Glitter and a Wonder Woman logoed chocolate medallion.

The Cold Stone Creamery Wonder Woman-inspired promotional items will be in stores from May 10 – June 13, 2017.

 Promotional Flavor: o Dark Chocolate Triple Berry Ice Cream

 Promotional Creation™: o Wonder Woman Berry Bold – Dark Chocolate Triple Berry Ice Cream with Chocolate Shavings, Raspberries and Gold Glitter

 Promotional Cupcakes: o Triple Berry Wonder – Layers of moist Red Velvet Cake and Dark Chocolate Triple Berry Ice Cream, topped with Chocolate Frosting, Gold Glitter, and a Wonder Woman logoed Chocolate Medallion.

As with all Cold Stone Creamery cakes and cupcakes, the Triple Berry Wonder Cupcakes can be ordered online at www.ColdStoneCakes.com.

About Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman hits movie theaters around the world June 2, 2017, when Gal Gadot returns as the title character in the epic action adventure Wonder Woman. The film also stars Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Danny Huston, David Thewlis, Connie Nielsen and Elena Anaya.

Patty Jenkins directed the film from a screenplay by Allan Heinberg, story by Zack Snyder & Allan Heinberg and Jason Fuchs, based on characters from DC Entertainment. Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston. The film is produced by Charles Roven, Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder and Richard Suckle, with Stephen Jones, Geoff Johns, Jon Berg, Wesley Coller and Rebecca Steel Roven serving as executive producers.

Warner Bros. Pictures presents an Atlas Entertainment/Cruel and Unusual production, Wonder Woman. The film is scheduled for release worldwide beginning June 2, 2017, and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. www.wonderwomanfilm.com

About Cold Stone Creamery

Cold Stone Creamery® delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is owned by parent company Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world, with a portfolio of 22 quick-service restaurant concepts. The Cold Stone Creamery brand operates approximately 1,500 locations in over 28 countries.

For more information about Cold Stone Creamery, visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com.

For more information about Kahala Brands, visit www.KahalaBrands.com.

About “Made Fresh”

In Cold Stone Creamery® locations across the world, our ice cream is handcrafted in small batches – one flavor at a time. We start with the highest quality cream, sugar and flavorings to make our ice cream fresh in the back of each of our stores. This small-batch process ensures our customers receive the richest, creamiest, most delicious ice cream when they visit Cold Stone Creamery.

For more information about Cold Stone Creamery, visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com.

For more information about Kahala Brands, visit www.KahalaBrands.com.

CONTACT:

Jessica Benedick
Cold Stone Creamery
(480) 622-3349
jbenedick@kahalamgmt.com

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Cold Stone Creamery® launches Grab and Go product line in Chile

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz, 2017-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) has partnered with a Master Licensee in Chile launching a line of Grab and Go products now available at select locations throughout the country.

This is an important first step for the iconic ice cream brand, owned by parent company Kahala Brands™, as it introduces The Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® to the Chilean people through a collaboration with PJ Chile SpA, owned by Drake QSR.

Drake QSR is one of the fastest-growing, most successful franchise businesses, with more than 50 units throughout Chile.

“We’re excited for Chilean consumers to try new and better ice cream experiences through the launch of our product as a convenient Grab and Go item,” said Eddy Jimenez, senior vice president of international operations and development at Kahala Brands. “This collaboration with PJ Chile SpA allows customers their first opportunity to experience the Cold Stone Creamery brand in Chile.”

The company hopes to generate buzz through this Grab and Go item; and provide momentum for expanding the Cold Stone Creamery brand in Chile. It plans to differentiate itself from others in the Chilean market based on the premium quality of its product.

“Cold Stone Creamery offers a premium quality product by serving the best ice cream, made using the best ingredients, delivered through a unique experience, which provides a high value proposition,” said Jimenez. “As the brand makes its entry into Chile, we see great opportunity for the brand to expand beyond Grab and Go and offer the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience to consumers.”

Cold Stone Creamery has continued to make strong key moves into the international market in recent years. The international growth of Cold Stone Creamery began in November 2005 when the first international store opened in Tokyo, Japan. Today, stores are operating in over 300 international locations and in 28 countries abroad, including the Philippines, Kuwait, Qatar, Trinidad, Nigeria, Egypt, India and Indonesia.

About Cold Stone Creamery

Cold Stone Creamery® delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is owned by parent company Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world, with a portfolio of 18 quick-service restaurant concepts. The Cold Stone Creamery brand operates approximately 1,500 locations in over 28 countries.

For more information about Cold Stone Creamery, visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com.
For more information about Kahala Brands, visit www.KahalaBrands.com.

CONTACT:
Jessica Benedick
Cold Stone Creamery
480.362.4837
jbenedick@kahalamgmt.com

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Cold Stone Creamery® announces the return of its popular Fudge Truffle Ice Cream just in time for Valentine’s Day

Chocolate Lovers Will Delight in the Return of Fudge Truffle Ice Cream, Available for a Limited Time Only

Scottsdale, Ariz., 2017-Jan-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) is bringing back more of what customers LOVE with the return of its popular Fudge Truffle Ice Cream, in stores January 4 through February 28, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

The rich and decadent Fudge Truffle Ice Cream is the way to any chocolate lover’s heart. Made fresh in store in small batches, this creamy treat is a sweet way to share the love and also comes in a delicious Creation™. The Falling in Chocolate™ Creation is made with Fudge Truffle Ice Cream, Brownie, Fudge and Whipped Topping.

“With the season of love upon us, we find a fantastic way to show affection towards that special someone is by treating them to our creamy and decadently rich Fudge Truffle Ice Cream,” said Kate Unger, senior vice president of marketing for Cold Stone Creamery. “This flavor profile is a chocolate lover’s dream and we very much enjoy bringing this frequently-requested flavor out at a time of year when we know so many are looking for that perfectly rich chocolate treat. We also can’t help but think the return of this fabulous flavor is a pretty sweet way to kick off the New Year!”

For even more chocolate delight, guests can also enjoy the heart-shaped, Fudge Truffle Decadence™ cake. With moist layers of Red Velvet Cake, Sweet Cream Ice Cream with Chocolate Shavings and Fudge Truffle Ice Cream with Chocolate Shavings wrapped in rich Fudge Ganache; it’s the perfect way to show someone how much they’re loved.

Additionally, the Fudge Truffle Frappe is back for a limited time only. This chocolate treat is an ice blended coffee drink with Dark Cocoa, Fudge and Whipped Topping and is sure to be the perfect pick-me-up!

The Cold Stone Creamery Falling in Chocolate Creation™ and Fudge Truffle Frappe will be in stores from January 4 – February 28, 2017. The Fudge Truffle Decadence™ cake ends February 14, 2017.

 Promotional Creation™:
o Falling in Chocolate™ – Fudge Truffle Ice Cream with Brownie, Fudge and Whipped Topping

 Promotional Cake:
o Fudge Truffle Decadence™ – Layers of moist Red Velvet Cake, Sweet Cream Ice Cream with Chocolate Shavings and Fudge Truffle Ice Cream with Chocolate Shavings wrapped in rich Fudge Ganache

 Promotional Frappe:
o Fudge Truffle – Creamy, ice blended coffee drink with Dark Cocoa, Fudge and Whipped Topping

Cold Stone Creamery gift cards make the perfect Valentine’s gift for friends, neighbors, teachers, and that special someone. Gift cards can be purchased in store or online at www.ColdStoneCreamery.com/giftcardsretail.

Cold Stone cakes, including the Fudge Truffle Decadence™ cake are also available in stores, or can be ordered online at www.ColdStoneCakes.com.

About Cold Stone Creamery®
Cold Stone Creamery delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is owned by parent company Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world, with a portfolio of 18 quick-service restaurant concepts. The Cold Stone Creamery brand operates approximately 1,500 locations in over 28 countries.

For more information about Cold Stone Creamery®, please visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com.

For more information about Kahala Brands™, please visit www.KahalaBrands.com.

CONTACT:
Jessica Benedick
Cold Stone Creamery
480.362.4837
jbenedick@kahalamgmt.com

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Cold Stone Creamery® launches Sea Salt Fudge Ice Cream and Cake Batter Ganache Ice Cream plus Sea Salt Fudge Frappe for the holidays

Sea Salt Fudge Ice Cream and Cake Batter Ganache™ Ice Cream Available for a Limited Time Only

Scottsdale, Ariz., 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — The holidays are upon us and Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) is celebrating by offering customers two new decadent flavors this season: Sea Salt Fudge Ice Cream and Cake Batter Ganache Ice Cream, plus a creamy and delicious Sea Salt Fudge Frappe, available for a limited time only, in stores on November 25, 2016.

The new Sea Salt Fudge Ice Cream is the perfect complement of rich, chocolatey fudge and sea salt. Mix in Roasted Almonds, Brownie and Caramel for the Salted Fudge Decadence™ Creation™. Additionally, Cold Stone Creamery is putting a twist on their popular Cake Batter Ice Cream® with a new flavor, Cake Batter Ganache Ice Cream, which can be mixed with Yellow Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookie and Fudge for The Great Ganache™ Creation.

“Cake Batter Ganache Ice Cream is everything you love about our Cake Batter™, with the added richness of the fudge ganache flavor for this special time of year,” said Kate Unger, senior vice president of marketing for Kahala Brands™. “The Sea Salt Fudge is another must-have treat this winter, combining decadent fudge with a touch of sea salt to create a trend-worthy favorite. Our holiday flavors are always a big hit with our guests and this year will be no different. In fact, we are adding a special Frappe to the holiday line-up this year, too. We invite everyone to stop in and try the Sea Salt Fudge Frappe – it’s the perfect pick-me-up during this busy season.”

Sea Salt Fudge Ice Cream and Cake Batter Ganache Ice Cream, as well as the other promotional holiday items, will be available at Cold Stone Creamery November 25, 2016 through January 3, 2017.

Promotional Creations™
 Salted Fudge Decadence – Sea Salt Fudge Ice Cream, Roasted Almonds, Brownie and Caramel
 The Great Ganache – Cake Batter Ganache Ice Cream, Yellow Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookie and Fudge

Promotional Frappe
 Sea Salt Fudge Frappe – Ice blended coffee with Sea Salt Fudge, Whipped Topping and Chocolate Shavings

In need of a holiday cake? Pick up the Dazzling Fudge Velvet™ cake to share with family and friends. This cake has layers of moist Red Velvet Cake, Fudge and Sea Salt Fudge Ice Cream with Candy Cane Pieces wrapped in fluffy White Frosting and Fudge Ganache. “Your guests will love this cake,” said Unger. “It will definitely add some holiday sparkle to your dessert table.” Order your cake online at www.ColdStoneCreamery.com/cakes.

Cold Stone Creamery gift cards are also available, making it easy to share the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® this holiday season. Gift cards are available for purchase in stores and online year-round. Holiday-themed gift cards are available online and in stores through the holiday season. Please visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com/giftcardsretail.

About Cold Stone Creamery®

Cold Stone Creamery® delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is owned by parent company Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world, with a portfolio of 18 quick-service restaurant concepts. The Cold Stone Creamery brand operates approximately 1,500 locations in over 28 countries.

For more information about Cold Stone Creamery®, please visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com.

For more information about Kahala Brands™, please visit www.KahalaBrands.com.

CONTACT:
Jessica Benedick
Cold Stone Creamery
480.362.4837
jbenedick@kahalamgmt.com

Source: Cold Stone Creamery

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Who knew throwing ice cream at customers would actually make them smile?

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Who knew throwing ice cream at customers would actually make them smile? Ice Cream crew members at Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery/international/index.html.com) have been doing just that. Add in a little song and dance and you’ve got the Cold Stone Creamery recipe for happiness.

When customers walk into a Cold Stone Creamery whether it’s in India, Japan, Thailand, Pakistan, or any of the approximately 1,500 locations in nearly 30 countries, they enter a social gathering place that’s full of entertainment, super-premium ice cream and frozen treats, and exceptional service. All attributes combine to make it a uniquely happy place.

“Cold Stone Creamery is known as a luxury brand in the international marketplace because we provide quality products in a fun atmosphere that entertains our guests and makes them feel special,” said Eddy Jimenez, senior vice president of international operations & development at Cold Stone Creamery.

The company has distinguished itself from other brands in a surprisingly unique way. Known as the Experience Factor™, employees at stores around the world don’t just put on an apron and scoop ice cream all day. They put on a show!

Customers are treated to the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® (https://youtu.be/DS6BA9MA5qQ). The importance of Experience Factor and delivering an Ultimate Ice Cream Experience is emphasized by a yearly crew competition called the Global Creamery Cup. The best of the best gather from around the world to bond and compete for the title of the Ultimate Crew Member of the World. Tyrone Pia, the representing crew member from Qatar, was crowned the 2015 Champion! The competition is three fun filled days of knowledge, speed, customer service and Experience Factor testing.

Working with international Master Franchisees in countries like Brazil, Taiwan, China, and most recently, Cambodia, Cold Stone Creamery has created a unique ice cream culture that transcends borders.

The passion behind the brand is what drives the company to exceed customer expectations on an international scale and they’ve got the awards to prove it!

Examples of prestigious awards that international Master Franchisees have received include:

• Middle East (Apparel FZCO) recognized as a leader in the industry for the past 4 years being awarded the Superbrands® Excellence in Branding Award for 2016
• Egypt (Squadra) Superbrands® Award recipient and rated in Top 10 Ice Cream Brands in Cairo
• Indonesia (PTMap) Frozen Delight Award by Zomato.com™
• Thailand (CRG) 1st runner up Brand of the Year Award
• Nigeria (EatNGo) Rated #1 Ice Cream Shop in Lagos
• Philippines (ArizonaTeam) won 1st place on the popular show Eat Bulaga™ for their Experience Factor™

Cold Stone Creamery® has continued to make strong key moves into the international market in recent years. The international growth of Cold Stone Creamery began in November 2005 when the first international Cold Stone Creamery store opened in Tokyo, Japan. Today, Cold Stone Creamery stores are operating in over 300 international locations and in 27 international markets, including Singapore, Kuwait, El Salvador, Trinidad, Cyprus, Guam and Kenya.

For more information about Cold Stone Creamery’s international operations, please visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com/international/index.html.

About Cold Stone Creamery®
Cold Stone Creamery® delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is hand-crafted fresh daily in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is a subsidiary of Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world with a portfolio of 18 quick-service restaurant brands. Cold Stone Creamery operates approximately 1,500 locations in 27 countries.

Contact:
Jessica Benedick
Kahala Brands
480.622.3349
jbenedick@kahalamgmt.com

Source: Cold Stone Creamery

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Cold Stone Creamery® launches nationwide fundraising campaign in support of nonprofit organization Best Buddies® International

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 2016-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) is partnering with Best Buddies® International and hosting a nationwide fundraising promotion during the month of August in all domestic Cold Stone Creamery stores to support the organization. Best Buddies is a nonprofit that is dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Beginning August 1, customers can purchase a Best Buddies sticker, designed by renowned artist Keith Haring, for a minimum donation of $1 each. Keith Haring was an artist, philanthropist, and friend of Anthony K. Shriver, Founder and Chairman of Best Buddies International. Haring incorporated his incredible energy and vibrant style into the now iconic Best Buddies logo. One hundred percent of proceeds from the stickers will be donated to the Best Buddies International organization.

“Cold Stone Creamery is honored to work together with Best Buddies and help support their mission to end the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” said Kate Unger, senior vice president of marketing for Kahala Brands™, parent company of Cold Stone Creamery. “Customers have the chance to share the message of friendship and empowerment when they purchase a Best Buddies sticker along with their favorite ice cream Creation™.”

In addition to the nationwide fundraising program, Cold Stone Creamery will be implementing a jobs program later this fall. This integrated employment program will pair members of Best Buddies with their local Cold Stone Creamery store. There, they will receive professional handson training in the art of creating the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience®.

Cold Stone Creamery is also working on a mentoring program in which members of Best Buddies will have the chance to shadow an employee at the brand’s corporate headquarters and training center in Scottsdale, Arizona.

About Cold Stone Creamery®
Cold Stone Creamery delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is owned by parent company Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world, with a portfolio of 18 quick-service restaurant concepts. The Cold Stone Creamery brand operates approximately 1,500 locations in over 27 countries.

About Best Buddies®
International Best Buddies® is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant organization that has grown from one original chapter to more than 1,900 middle school, high school, and college chapters worldwide. Today, Best Buddies’ eight formal programs — Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens, e-Buddies® , Jobs, Ambassadors, and Promoters — engage participants in each of the 50 states and in over 50 countries, positively impacting the lives of more than 900,000 people with and without disabilities around the world. In many cases, as a result of their involvement with Best Buddies, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities secure rewarding jobs, live on their own, become inspirational leaders, and make lifelong friendships.

For more information about Cold Stone Creamery, visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com.

For more information about Kahala Brands, visit www.KahalaBrands.com.

For more information about Best Buddies, please visit www.BestBuddies.org, facebook.com/bestbuddies or twitter.com/bestbuddies.

CONTACT:

Jessica Benedick
Cold Stone Creamery
480.362.4837
jbenedick@kahalamgmt.com

Source: Cold Stone Creamery

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Cold Stone Creamery® launches three new homemade batter ice cream flavors: Fudge Brownie Batter™, Peanut Butter Cookie Batter™ and Sugar Cookie Batter™

A Decadent Sugar Cookie Batter Ice Cream Shake Also Joins the Menu for a Limited Time

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 2016-Jun-27 — /EPR Retail News/ —From Cold Stone Creamery®, (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com), the place that brought you the original Cake Batter Ice Cream®, comes three new homemade batter ice cream flavors: Fudge Brownie Batter™, Peanut Butter Cookie Batter™ and Sugar Cookie Batter™, available for a limited time beginning June 22.

These new summer time ice cream flavors have all the homemade taste of batter right off the spoon and can be combined with delicious mix-ins for a one-of-a-kind Creation™. In addition, Cold Stone Creamery is blending up a decadent Sugar Cookie Batter Ice Cream Shake piled high with whipped topping, yellow cake, sugar cookie dough, caramel and rainbow sprinkles.

“After bringing our famous Cake Batter Ice Cream to market years ago, we wanted to extend the line for the hot summer months,” said Kate Unger, senior vice president of marketing for Cold Stone Creamery. “Cookie batter is a childhood favorite and with our three new homemade batter ice cream flavors and Sugar Cookie Batter Ice Cream Shake, customers can relive those sweet childhood memories all over again.”

Cold Stone Creamery will feature the following promotional ice cream flavors and Creations™ from June 22 through September 6.

PROMOTIONAL CREATIONS™

  • Everything’s Batter With Chocolate™ – Fudge Brownie Batter Ice Cream with Brownie, Fudge, Caramel and Whipped Topping
  • Loaded Peanut Butter Batter™ – Peanut Butter Cookie Batter Ice Cream with REESE’S® Peanut Butter Cup, Fudge and Caramel
  • Rainbow Cookie Batter™ – Sugar Cookie Batter Ice Cream with Rainbow Sprinkles, Sugar Cookie Dough and Whipped Topping
  • Birthday Cake Remix™ – Cake Batter Ice Cream® with Rainbow Sprinkles, Brownies and Fudge
  • Shake It, Cookie! Milkshake – Sugar Cookie Batter Ice Cream™ blended with Rainbow Sprinkles and topped with Whipped Topping, Yellow Cake, Sugar Cookie Dough, Caramel and Rainbow Sprinkles

About Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is owned by parent company Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world, with a portfolio of 18 quick-service restaurant concepts. The Cold Stone Creamery brand operates approximately 1,500 locations in over 27 countries.

About “Made Fresh”
In Cold Stone Creamery locations across the world, ice cream is hand-crafted in small batches – one flavor at a time. Cold Stone Creamery starts with the highest quality cream, sugar and flavorings to make its ice cream fresh in the back of each of its stores. This small-batch process ensures customers receive a rich, creamy, delicious ice cream when they visit a Cold Stone Creamery.

For more information about Cold Stone Creamery, visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com.

For more information about Kahala Brands, visit www.KahalaBrands.com.

CONTACT:
Jessica Benedick
Cold Stone Creamery
480.362.4837
jbenedick@kahalamgmt.com

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Cold Stone Creamery opens first location in Kochi, India at the Lulu Mall

Chocolate Devotion Most Popular Creation with Ice Cream Fans

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 2016-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) announces the opening of the brand’s first location in Kochi, India at the Lulu Mall, a premier shopping destination where ice cream aficionados can now enjoy their favorite dessert. Kahala Brands™, parent company of the ice cream brand, teamed up with Tablez Food Company, part of Lulu Group International, to bring the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® to the country, with intentions to open a total of 40 locations in India and five in Sri Lanka over the next five years.

A grand opening celebration was held on May 7, and was attended by special guests: Mr. Yusuff Ali M.A., Managing Director of Lulu Group International; Mr. Ashraf Ali M.A., Executive Director of Lulu Group International; Mr. Mathew Vilayil, Director of Indian Operations – Tablez Food Company; Ms. Shafeena Yusuff Ali, Chief Executive Officer of Tablez Food Company; Mr. Sajan Alex, General Manager – Tablez Food Company (United Arab Emirates); Mr. Manu Abraham, General Manager, India & Sri Lanka; and Mr. Adeeb Ahamed, Director of Tablez Food Company.

“With this grand opening, we are all set to establish Cold Stone Creamery as the most preferred choice for ice cream in all of India,” said Ms. Shafeena Yusuff Ali, CEO of Tablez Food Company. “We are confident that our locations will enjoy the same popularity that Cold Stone Creamery locations do in other international markets because of the unique flavors and innovative offerings.”

The grand opening event also featured a ribbon cutting ceremony. Mr. Yussuff Ali, Managing Director of Lulu Group International had the honors of officially welcoming the first India Cold Stone Creamery to a crowd of nearly 4,000 attendees. Ice cream lovers traveled far and wide to attend, with one family driving 150 miles from the capital city of Kerala to be one of the first to taste the premium ice cream brand.

“It has been so exciting to watch this grand opening event unfold,” said Eddy Jimenez, senior vice president of international operations and development. “Just within the first two hours of opening, 500 happy customers were served ice cream – that was exciting to see! This location is just one of many that will open here in India and we are thrilled at the initial response from the community at large.”

Cold Stone Creamery has built a strong fan following based on a variety of factors, which include a lively entertainment experience complete with song and dance performances and ice cream juggling by highly trained crew members. Customers can get involved in the action with customizable menu options that combine unique ice cream flavors with a choice of mix-ins like nuts, candies, and fruits to deliver the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience®. Customers can also choose from a list of Signature Creations™ such as Chocolate Devotion®, which was the crowd favorite at the grand opening, with over 160 sold.

Cold Stone Creamery® has continued to make strong key moves into the international market in recent years. The international growth of Cold Stone Creamery began in November 2005 when the first international Cold Stone Creamery store opened in Tokyo, Japan. Today, Cold Stone Creamery stores are operating in over 300 international locations and in over 27 countries abroad, including Japan, Kuwait, Qatar, Trinidad, Brazil, Nigeria, Egypt, Canada and Indonesia.

Tablez Food Company
Tablez Food Company specializes in unique home grown and franchised concepts that offer both international and local cuisines. The company is dedicated to creativity and innovation in seeking out new concepts that bring truly inspiring experiences to its customers and currently operates 30 outlets spread across the UAE and India. In India, Tablez Food Company operates Bloomsbury’s Restaurant™ and owns the franchise rights of the authentic flame grilled chicken concept Galito’s™ in India and Sri Lanka. Cold Stone Creamery is the latest addition to the ever-expanding portfolio of the company in the sub-continent. In the UAE, Tablez Food Company operates home grown concepts Peppermill™ – a premium casual dining restaurant offering colonial Indian cuisine and Bloomsbury’s – a boutique café and artisan bakery and are partnered with leading franchised concepts including Galito’s™, London Dairy™, Genghis Grill™, Famous Dave’s™ and Sugar Factory™. For more information about Tablez Food Company, visit www.Tablez.com.

About Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is owned by parent company Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world, with a portfolio of 18 quick-service restaurant concepts. The Cold Stone Creamery brand operates approximately 1,500 locations in over 27 countries.

About “Made Fresh”
In Cold Stone Creamery locations across the world, ice cream is hand-crafted in small batches – one flavor at a time. Cold Stone Creamery starts with the highest quality cream, sugar and flavorings to make its ice cream fresh in the back of each of its stores. This smallbatch process ensures customers receive the richest, creamiest, most delicious ice cream when they visit a Cold Stone Creamery store.

For more information about Cold Stone Creamery, visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com.

For more information about Kahala Brands, visit www.KahalaBrands.com.

 

CONTACT:
Jessica Benedick
Cold Stone Creamery
480.362.4837
jbenedick@kahalamgmt.com

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Cold Stone Creamery® brings back Fudge Truffle Ice Cream through the True Love Promotion just in time for Valentine’s Day

The Flavor of the Season is Love… and Indulgent Chocolate!

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 2016-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) is sharing the love with the return of our popular Fudge Truffle Ice Cream through the True Love Promotion, in stores January 6 through March 1, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Our Fudge Truffle Ice Cream, Made Fresh in small batches in every store, is a chocolate lover’s dream – creamy, rich and decadent! Treat your sweetie to the Falling in Chocolate™ Creation™ made with Fudge Truffle Ice Cream, Brownie, Fudge and Whipped Topping.

In addition to the delightfully chocolate Creation™, try the heart-shaped, Fudge Truffle Decadence™ cake and Truffles are Forever™ cupcakes. Our cake has moist layers of Red Velvet Cake, Sweet Cream Ice Cream with Chocolate Shavings and Fudge Truffle Ice Cream with Chocolate Shavings wrapped in rich Fudge Ganache. The brand’s special Valentine’s Day cupcakes are made with a rich chocolate cup filled with a layer of Red Velvet Cake, Fudge Truffle Ice Cream and topped off with a fluffy layer of Fudge Frosting and Milk & White Chocolate Curls.

Additionally, and for a limited time only, guests can order a Fudge Truffle Frappe. This chocolate treat is a creamy, ice blended coffee drink with Dark Cocoa, Fudge and garnished with Whipped Topping – indulge while it lasts!

“Traditionally, chocolate symbolizes love and the sharing of sweet treats with loved ones on Valentine’s Day, so indulge your senses and try our decadent Fudge Truffle Creation, cake, cupcakes, or new Fudge Truffle Frappe,” said Kate Unger, senior vice president of marketing for Cold Stone Creamery. “Our True Love Promotion kicks the New Year off right by offering something truly sweet and indulgent with a flavor profile that chocolate fans will go crazy over. Cold Stone’s Fudge Truffle Ice Cream takes chocolate and love to a whole new level!”

The Cold Stone Creamery Falling in Chocolate Creation™, the Fudge Truffle Decadence™ Cake, Truffles are Forever™ Cupcakes and Fudge Truffle Frappe will be in stores from January 6 – March 1, 2016.

  • Promotional Creation™:
    o Falling In Chocolate™ – Fudge Truffle Ice Cream with Brownie, Fudge and Whipped Topping
  • Promotional Cake:
    o Fudge Truffle Decadence™ – Layers of moist Red Velvet Cake, Sweet Cream Ice Cream with Chocolate Shavings and Fudge Truffle Ice Cream with Chocolate Shavings wrapped in rich Fudge Ganache
  • Promotional Cupcake:
    o Truffles are Forever™ – A rich Chocolate Cup filled with a layer of Red Velvet Cake and Fudge Truffle Ice Cream, topped with fluffy Fudge Frosting and Milk & White Chocolate Curls
  • Promotional Frappe:
    o Fudge Truffle – Creamy, ice blended coffee drink with Dark Cocoa, Fudge and Whipped Topping

Don’t forget to pick up a Cold Stone Creamery gift card – the perfect Valentine’s gift for friends, neighbors, teachers, and that special someone. Gift cards can be purchased at your local store location.

As always, our cakes and cupcakes are available in our stores, or can be ordered online at www.ColdStoneCakes.com.

About Cold Stone Creamery®
Cold Stone Creamery® delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® through a community of Franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is a subsidiary of Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world, with a portfolio of 18 quick-service restaurant concepts. Cold Stone Creamery operates approximately 1,500 locations in over 26 countries.

About “Made Fresh”
In Cold Stone Creamery® locations across the world, our ice cream is handcrafted in small batches – one flavor at a time. We start with the highest quality cream, sugar and flavorings to make our ice cream fresh in the back of each of our stores. This small-batch process ensures our customers receive the richest, creamiest, most delicious ice cream when they visit Cold Stone Creamery.

For more information about Cold Stone Creamery, visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com.

For more information about Kahala Brands, visit www.KahalaBrands.com.

CONTACT:
Jessica Benedick
Cold Stone Creamery®
(480) 622-3349
jbenedick@kahalamgmt.com

 

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Cold Stone Creamery: Seasonal flavors are back and will be in stores November 27, 2015 through January 5, 2016

Peppermint, Chocolate and Gingerbread Create the Perfect Winter Treats

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 2015-11-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays at Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com). Our seasonal flavors are back and will be in stores November 27, 2015 through January 5, 2016. Dark Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream and Gingerbread Ice Cream, Made Fresh in Every Store, will kick-off your holiday season with good cheer and delicious treats!

“We love to celebrate the seasons here at Cold Stone Creamery,” said Kate Unger, senior vice president of marketing for Cold Stone Creamery. “The holiday season is one of our most favorite times of the year as families gather and enjoy great traditional flavors. We’ve brought back some of our special flavors that customers are looking for from us every season, and that represent this special time of year when everyone comes together.”

The two Cold Stone Creamery Creations™ that are back this year are the Chocolate Peppermint Perfection™ and Gingerbread Caramel Delight™. The Chocolate Peppermint Perfection is a decadent Dark Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream mixed with OREO® cookies, whipped topping and fudge to create the perfect holiday masterpiece. The Gingerbread Caramel Delight is made with Gingerbread Ice Cream, mixed with caramel, whipped topping and graham cracker pie crust for a delicious sweet and gingerspicy Creation™.

“We know how busy people are this time of year and we want to ease the stress of the holidays by making things simple.” said Unger. “We have something to offer for everyone from our delicious holiday cakes, gift cards, and ice cream to-go. And if the holidays have you running all over town, try one of our frappes for an afternoon pick me up. Cold Stone Creamery truly is the place to come to make your holiday season bright.”

Additionally, we invite you to impress your guests with our Holly Jolly Peppermint™ Cake! This cake is made with layers of moist red velvet cake and Dark Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream mixed with chocolate shavings, wrapped in rich fudge ganache. As always, our cakes are available in our stores, or can be ordered online at www.ColdStoneCakes.com.

And for a limited time only, just for the holiday season, guests can order a Peppermint Mocha Frappe. This winter treat is a creamy, iced coffee drink with peppermint fudge and garnished with whipped topping and candy cane grind – try it while it lasts!

Don’t forget to pick up a Cold Stone Creamery gift card – the perfect gift for friends, neighbors, teachers, and that special someone. Gift cards can be purchased at your local store location.

The Cold Stone Creamery Holiday Creations™, Holly Jolly Peppermint Cake, and Peppermint Mocha Frappe will be in stores from November 27, 2015 – January 5, 2016.

  • Promotional Creations™:
    • Chocolate Peppermint Perfection™ – Dark Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream with Oreo® Cookies, Fudge and Whipped Topping.
    • Gingerbread Caramel Delight™ – Gingerbread Ice Cream, Caramel, Graham Cracker Pie Crust and Whipped Topping.
  • Promotional Cakes:
    • Holly Jolly Peppermint™ Cake – Layers of moist Red Velvet Cake and Dark Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream with Chocolate Shavings wrapped in rich Fudge Ganache.
  • Promotional Frappe:
    • Peppermint Mocha Frappe – Creamy, iced coffee drink with Peppermint Fudge, Whipped Topping and Candy Cane Grind

About Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery® delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience™ through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is a subsidiary of Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world, with a portfolio of 17 quick-service restaurant brands. Cold Stone Creamery operates approximately 1,400 locations in over 26 countries.

About “Made Fresh”
In Cold Stone Creamery® locations across the world, our ice cream is hand-crafted in small batches – one flavor at a time. We start with the highest quality cream, sugar and flavorings to make our ice cream fresh in the back of each of our stores. This small-batch process ensures our customers receive the richest, creamiest, most delicious ice cream when they visit Cold Stone Creamery.

For more information about Cold Stone Creamery, visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com.

For more information about Kahala Brands, visit www.KahalaBrands.com.

CONTACT:
Jessica Benedick
Cold Stone Creamery
(480) 622-3349
jbenedick@kahalamgmt.com

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Cold Stone Creamery to open 13 locations in Cambodia over the next five years

The First Location to Open in the Capital City of Phnom Penh

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. 2015-10-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Over the next five years, 13 Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) locations will open in Cambodia, with the first location opening in the capital city of Phnom Penh sometime over the next 6 months. Kahala Brands™, the parent company of the owner of the Cold Stone Creamery brand, has granted TH F&B Co. Ltd. (TH Group) the master franchise rights to open locations throughout Cambodia, expanding the Cold Stone Creamery brand into a country and culture that is seeking higher quality products.

“Our economic growth here in Cambodia has risen and to us, that implies that the standard of living is improving here,” said Hav Norm, managing director of TH F&B Co. Ltd. “Therefore, the people of Cambodia are looking for premium, high-quality brands that they can indulge in and trust. Cold Stone Creamery is a super-premium brand that will be a perfect fit in our market.”

TH Group is a leader in the automotive market, with over 20 years of experience in Cambodia. TH Group holds 35% of the auto market share in the country, making it the largest importer/wholesaler of U.S. automobiles in Cambodia, selling new and used luxury cars.

“We are extremely confident in TH Group as they have more than 20 years of experience in Cambodia and have great in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of the marketplace,” said Eddy Jimenez, senior vice president of international operations and development at Kahala. “TH Group understands consumer demands, preferences and perceptions, making it a business leader in its country. We are excited to bring the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® to the ice cream lovers of Cambodia.”

“People are excited in Cambodia for the ice cream experience that Cold Stone Creamery offers to its guests,” said Hav Norm. “With the delicious tasting ice cream, made fresh in each store, and the entertainment factor, customers will want more. We are inspired by the culture and brand mission at Cold Stone Creamery, to make people happy.”

Cold Stone Creamery has continued to make strong key moves into the international market in recent years. The international growth of Cold Stone Creamery began in November 2005 when the first international Cold Stone Creamery store opened in Tokyo, Japan. Today, Cold Stone Creamery stores are operating in over 300 international locations and in 26 countries abroad, including the Philippines, Kuwait, Qatar, Trinidad, Nigeria, Egypt and Indonesia.

About Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is owned by Kahala Brands™, parent company of one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world, with a portfolio of 16 quick-service restaurant brands. The Cold Stone Creamery brand operates approximately 1,500 locations in over 26 countries.

About “Made Fresh”
In Cold Stone Creamery locations across the world, ice cream is hand-crafted in small batches – one flavor at a time. Cold Stone Creamery starts with the highest quality cream, sugar and flavorings to make its ice cream fresh in the back of each of its stores. This small-batch process ensures customers receive the richest, creamiest, most delicious ice cream when they visit a Cold Stone Creamery store.

For more information about Cold Stone Creamery, visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com.

For more information about Kahala Brands, visit www.KahalaBrands.com.

CONTACT:
Jessica Benedick
Cold Stone Creamery
480.362.4837
jbenedick@kahalamgmt.com

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Celebrate fall season with Sugar & Spice inspired Creations™, Frappés, and Ice Cream Pumpkin Pies from Cold Stone Creamery®

Scottsdale, Ariz., 2015-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cozy up to the fall season with Sugar & Spice inspired Creations™, Frappés, and Ice Cream Pumpkin Pies from Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com). Beginning September 9, 2015, ice cream lovers nationwide can enjoy our products made with Salted Caramel Ice Cream or our traditional fall favorite, Pumpkin Ice Cream, for a limited time.

“Fall is such a special time of year to so many of us as our families gather together, the weather gets cooler and favorite flavors of the season return. At Cold Stone Creamery, we are excited to bring back our famous Pumpkin Ice Cream in our Pumpkin Pie in the Sky™ Creation™, along with the new Twisted Salted Caramel™ Creation™, featuring our Salted Caramel Ice Cream that has been a huge trend within the industry for the last 24 months”, said Kate Unger, senior vice president of marketing for Cold Stone Creamery. “Not only will our Salted Caramel Ice Cream be featured in a Creation™, but we are also launching an extension to our new Frappé line with a Salted Caramel Frappé for the fall. As with every flavor we currently have and bring back, along with the flavors we introduce at Cold Stone®, our super-premium ice cream is made fresh in every store and hand-crafted in small batches to ensure the very best in quality and taste. It’s why we are the beloved premium ice cream brand in 26 countries across the world.”

Cold Stone Creamery will be serving up a delicious Twisted Salted Caramel™ Creation™ featuring Salted Caramel Ice Cream, double the Pretzels and Chocolate Chips, and welcoming back Pumpkin Pie in the Sky™, featuring Pumpkin Ice Cream, Graham Cracker Pie Crust, Whipped Topping and Caramel.

It’s been said that no Thanksgiving gathering is complete without a pumpkin pie. Spice up your dessert table with the Cold Stone Creamery Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie that has been making a return annually for the last few years. We heap Pumpkin Ice Cream into a Graham Cracker Pie Crust and top it with Cinnamon Frosting and Chocolate Leaves. Now THIS is a pie to be thankful for!

These ice cream fall favorites and our Salted Caramel Frappé will be in stores from September 9 – November 26, 2015, and the Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie will be in stores and online (www.ColdStoneCakes.com) from November 5 – November 26, 2015.

  • Promotional Creations™: o Twisted Salted Caramel™ – Salted Caramel Ice Cream mixed with double the Pretzels and Chocolate Chips o Pumpkin Pie in the Sky™
    – Pumpkin Ice Cream mixed with Graham Cracker Pie Crust, Whipped Topping and Caramel
  • Promotional Frappé: o Salted Caramel
    – Ice blended beverage with Coffee and Salted Caramel
  • Promotional Pie: o Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie
    – Pumpkin Ice Cream in a Graham Cracker Pie Crust, topped with Cinnamon Frosting and Chocolate Leaves

About Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is hand-crafted and made fresh in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is a subsidiary of Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world, with a portfolio of 16 quick-service restaurant brands. Cold Stone Creamery operates more than 1,500 locations in 26 countries.

About “Made Fresh”
In Cold Stone Creamery locations across the world, our ice cream is hand-crafted in small batches – one flavor at a time. We start with the highest quality cream, sugar and flavorings to make our ice cream fresh in the back of each of our stores. This small-batch process ensures our customers receive the richest, creamiest, most delicious ice cream when they visit Cold Stone Creamery.

For more information about Cold Stone Creamery, visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com.

For more information about Kahala Brands, visit www.KahalaBrands.com.

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CONTACT:
Jessica Benedick
Cold Stone Creamery
480.362.4837
jbenedick@kahalamgmt.com