More Cold Stone Creamery outlets to open in Japan

A NEW deal between Cold Stone Creamery and HotLand Corp. will result in the establishment of over 100 ice cream stores in Japan. With headquarters in Arizona (USA), Cold Stone sold its interest as the Master Franchisee in Japan to Hotland, which is responsible for bringing concepts such as Gindaco, The Taiyaki, Sakura-Street to many countries in Asia.

With the agreement announced 2 April, HotLand will further develop the brand in Japan where there are now 34 Cold Stone Creamery stores in operation. It plans to open 100 more stores by the end of 2017.

Cold Stone Creamery is a subsidiary of Kahala, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world, with a portfolio of 15 quick-service restaurant brands. It operates more than 1,500 locations in 30 countries.