Cold Stone Creamery looking to open up to 6 locations in Birmingham by 2028

Birmingham could be getting a new, iconic ice cream franchise in town.

Cold Stone Creamery, an ice cream parlor chain with around 1,100 locations in the U.S., announced Wednesday, Dec. 17 that it would explore opportunities to expand to Birmingham its suburbs.

Demand for ice cream

The creamery is looking to open three to six stores within the next three years in the Birmingham area, according to a release from the company.

“Birmingham is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state, with the second-largest population in the area…As the community continues to grow, the demand for Cold Stone and its premium ice cream rises, creating an opportunity for entrepreneurial talent to capitalize on the demand by joining a business with staying power and opening a store that will serve as a hub for the community.”

Cold Stone Creamery, PR Newswire

There are currently four locations in Alabama — one of which is in the Birmingham area:

• Trussville
• Huntsville
• Dothan
• Albertville

A new location is opening soon in Auburn, the company said.

Tasty treats to look forward to

Cold Stone Creamery offers many varieties of ice cream with quirky names, including:

• Caramel Carnival Churro
• Apple Pie a La Cold Stone
• Cake Batter Batter Batter
• Cheesecake Fantasy
• Mint Mint Chocolate Chocolate Chip
• Sprinkleberry
• Delicious Dirt

In addition to ice cream, customers can purchase:

• Sundaes
• Pre-packaged ice cream
• Party packs/mini-catering
• Cakes and petite cakes
• Ice cream cupcakes
• Ice cream cookie sandwiches
• Ice cream pies
• Milkshakes
• Smoothies

Birmingham’s ice cream scene

If Cold Stone were to expand its Birmingham presence, it would be joining a cohort of other ice cream parlors — both chains and local creameries.

Local ice cream parlors include, to name a few:

• Big Spoon Creamery
• Edgewood Creamery
• Cannella Gelato
• Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe
• Vecchia Gelato & Cafe

Seeking franchisees

Cold Stone Creamery is seeking people who can help the business grow in Birmingham. To learn more, visit the franchise website.

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