SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery has announced the super-premium ice cream concept has reached two milestones in its international expansion after just three years.
On Aug. 19, 2008, Cold Stone Creamery will open its 100th international location in the same country it began its international expansion, Japan. The store opening will be in Lumine Est Shinjuku, which hosts the busiest train station in the world, averaging 3.5 million passengers per day.
On July 16, 2008, Cold Stone opened its 25th store in Japan, which gave the country the top honor of having the largest number of Cold Stone locations in any international country to date.
Popular Cold Stone ice cream flavors in Japan include Strawberry Shortcake Serenade and Berry Berry Berry Good, as well as Japanese inspired creations like Blushing Mango Cloud and Peachy Cheeky. Other ice cream flavors created for Cold Stone's international markets are Cherry Blossom, Earl Grey Tea, Tiramisu, Kumqwat and Passion Fruit.
Cold Stone Creamery's personalized ice cream concept was first introduced internationally in November 2005, in Tokyo. The ice cream concept can be found in 10 different countries, including the United States, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China, Indonesia, Mexico, Denmark, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
International growth for the brand will continue throughout 2008. Cold Stone anticipates opening an additional 40 stores internationally by the end of the year.
