Cold Rock Ice Creamery facts for kids
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| Industry | Ice cream parlor |
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| Founded | 1996 in Aspley, Queensland |
| Headquarters | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
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Number of locations
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74 stores |
| Parent | Franchised Food Company |
Cold Rock Ice Creamery is a popular Australian ice cream shop. It's known for letting customers create their own special ice cream mixes! You pick your favorite ice cream flavor, then add yummy candies, chocolates, or fruits. The staff then mix it all together right in front of you on a cold stone. You can enjoy your custom creation in a cup, a cone, a take-home pack, a thick shake, or even as an ice cream cake.
How Cold Rock Started
Cold Rock Ice Creamery began in 1996 in a place called Aspley, Queensland, Australia. It quickly became a favorite spot for people who loved ice cream.
Growing Across Australia
In August 2002, a new team took over the Cold Rock franchise system in Australia. They worked hard to make Cold Rock one of the best ice cream chains in the country. By 2008, Cold Rock had opened its 80th store in Melbourne, Victoria. This showed how much the company was growing!
New Ownership and Ideas
In September 2009, a company called the Franchised Food Company bought all 87 Cold Rock stores. This company is owned by a businessman named Stan Gordon.
In May 2017, Cold Rock introduced "Super Kosher" ice creams and mix-ins. This was a special step for an Australian franchise. It meant they were offering products that followed kosher food rules, which are important for many Jewish people.
Facing Challenges
Like many businesses, Cold Rock has faced some challenges. In 2019, some stores had to close down. This happened because the costs of running the stores became too high. Stores in places like Indooroopilly and Springwood in Queensland were among those that closed.
