Unbelievable opportunity to grab this highly desirable spot for a great price. Currently operated as a Cold Stone using only the finest ingredients and the highest quality ice cream available made fresh everyday at the store. Every ice cream creation is then made to order by blending mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. This location has such huge potential! Possible re-brand!! Location: This store is situated in an architecturally beautiful and family friendly tree-lined neighborhood on the north side of Chicago called Lincoln Square. About 44,000 people live in this trendy neighborhood along with 1,000 small & medium sized businesses. This attractive area is also home to a wide variety of restaurants, small shops & outdoor cafes. Lots of summer time events such as farmers markets, concerts, craft shows to bring the locals and visitors out. A+ location next to a very busy Potbelly! Lease Information: Leased space – rent $5,400/mth includes CAM, RET & INS. Training: 80 hrs @ at local training store and 5 days @ Headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ. Competition/Pros & Cons: Voted “Best Ice Cream” countless times. # 1 Ice Cream Franchise in the Nation. From unique ice cream creations to smoothies, cakes and shakes – nobody serves up the ultimate indulgence like Cold Stone, which is categorized by industry experts as "Super Premium." Their ice cream is better because it’s fresh every day in every store, which puts Cold Stone completely in a class of it’s own. Growth & Expansion: First store opened in 1988, began franchising in 1995. Currently operating more than 1,400 locations in 12 countries worldwide. Ranked #1 in Category. Entrepreneur Magazine: Fastest-Growing Franchises: #11. Franchise Top 500 Rankings: #50 (2012), #54 (2011), #35 (2010), #46 (2009). Fastest- Growing: #64 (2008). America''s Top Global: #46 (2012), #47 (2011), #29 (2010), #40 (2009).