Franchising

Coldstone Creamery looks to Greater Houston area for franchising

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October 2, 2025

Cold Stone Creamery has reveals plans to expand in the greater Houston area, including the towns of Tomball, Pasadena, Humble, Baytown, Missouri City and Rosenberg. The brand plans to open 10 stores in the next five years, according to a press release.

"Houston is a vastly diverse market with communities that know and love Cold Stone Creamery. Not only do the consumers in this market enjoy the products and services we provide, but our franchisees also enjoy the business and the relationships they create with their customers and the community," Blake Borwick, brand leader at Cold Stone Creamery, said in the release. "Houston is a big city, full of opportunity and professionals interested in taking control of their lives through business ownership. The brand's expansion into the Greater Houston area provides opportunities for new jobs and supports positive economic growth in the bustling city."

Cold Stone Creamery has various locations open and operating in the Greater Houston area and 51 locations statewide, with more than 1,500 locations nationwide and growing.

"Owning a business was always something I imagined I would do. I come from a business-oriented family that values independence, and Cold Stone provided that," Mary Ogunremi, owner of Cold Stone Creamery in Katy-West, said in the release. "For me, business ownership was the path to financial independence while pursuing my passion for connecting with the community. Since opening my location, the leadership team's support has been incredible, and I appreciate the freedom to run the business in ways that work best for me. It's been a rewarding experience, and I'm already planning my next location in the Houston area."

The initial franchise fee to start a new traditional Cold Stone Creamery franchise is $27,000.

Cold Stone Creamery operates nearly 1,500 locations globally in approximately 30 countries worldwide.