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Chicago Scoops

www.chicagoscoops.com

 
Chicago Scoops LLC is a franchise group that owns and operates Cold Stone Creamery© and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory© locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Utah, Virginia & Wisconsin. Cold Stone Creamery specializes in super premium ice cream, made fresh daily in every store. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory specializes in gourmet chocolates and hand-dipped caramel apples. Chicago Scoops LLC started as a single unit operator in May 2014 and currently owns and operates 38 locations. Chicago Scoops LLC is currently the largest Cold Stone Creamery franchisee in the domestic Cold Stone© system.
  • Number of Employees: 250-1000
  • Annual Revenue: $10-50 Million

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