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Cold Stone Creamery gives away free ice cream to celebrate 30th anniversary and Random Acts of Cold Stone

July 9, 2018

The following is a press release from Cold Stone Creamery:

Cold Stone Creamery® is celebrating Random Acts of Cold Stone starting this week in select locations. Every day over the next week, the Random Acts of Cold Stone team (#RandomActsofColdStone) will travel to undisclosed stores across the country and give away free ice cream. Random Acts of Cold Stone first started in 2015 as a unique way to say thank you to Cold Stone Creamery customers and spread random acts of kindness throughout the nation.

Random Acts of Cold Stone makes its first stop today in Tempe, Arizona. While in Tempe, Cold Stone Creamery will host the 30^th Anniversary Challenge where three of their most loyal Cold Stone Creamery fans will compete for a chance to win free ice cream for a year! The 30^thAnniversary Challenge will be judged by Cold Stone Creamery Tastemaster Dr. Maya Warren, former Arizona Diamondback Willie Bloomquist and Tempe Councilman Kolby Granville.

After the 30^th Anniversary Challenge, Random Acts of Cold Stone will officially begin. Anyone and everyone will be treated to free ice cream at the Tempe location for a limited time.

“Random Acts of Cold Stone is an initiative we hold close to our hearts here at Cold Stone Creamery,” said Kate Unger, senior vice president of marketing for Kahala Brands™, parent company of Cold Stone Creamery. “We love that Random Acts allows us to give back to our loyal customers and communities in a fun and meaningful way. As we celebrate our 30^th Anniversary at the same time this summer Random Acts of Cold Stone has become even more special to all of us in 2018!”

To make sure kindness can reach as many people as possible during the tour, the traveling Random Acts of Cold Stone team will give away two gift cards to anyone they see doing a kind deed. The first gift card will be given to the individual for their act of kindness and the second for them to pay it forward.

Make sure to keep an eye on all of Cold Stone Creamery’s social channels as they will announce when and where the next stop is for the Random Acts of Cold Stone team. Did you miss the Random Acts of Cold Stone team this year? Have no fear, as you can enter for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Cold Stone Creamery by entering at www.coldstonecreamery.com/sweepstakes

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About Cold Stone Creamery

Cold Stone Creamery delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is owned by parent company Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world, with a portfolio of 27 quick service restaurant concepts. The Cold Stone Creamery brand operates approximately 1,500 locations in over 28 countries.

For more information about Cold Stone Creamery, visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com.

For more information about Kahala Brands, visit www.KahalaBrands.com.

Cold Stone Creamery has BOGO free offer for a limited time

July 13, 2017

The following is a press release from Cold Stone Creamery:

In honor of National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 16, 2017, Cold Stone Creamery^® is celebrating with a special BOGO offer and its limited time summer flavor, Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream as well as the Party Like a Cupcake^™ Creation.

Featuring Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream mixed with Kit Kat^®, Rainbow Sprinkles, Yellow Cake and Cake Batter^™ Frosting, the Party Like a Cupcake^™ Creation^™ is just one of many delicious options customers can enjoy to celebrate the special occasion. Adding to the fun, My Cold Stone Club^™members will receive an exclusive Buy One Get One Free offer (of equal or lesser value) on all flavors, Creations^™, Shakes, Smoothies and Frappe’s for a limited time only. Offer expires July 23, 2017.

“We are so excited that there is a special day devoted to our favorite dessert and we can thank President Ronald Reagan for making it all happen. In 1984, he designated July as National Ice Cream Month and made the third Sunday in July National Ice Cream Day,” said Kate Unger, senior vice president of marketing for Kahala Brands™, parent company of Cold Stone Creamery. “There’s no better way to indulge than at Cold Stone Creamery and with our creative take on a classic party favorite, the Party Like a Cupcake Creation is the perfect summertime treat to celebrate with.”

The Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream and Party Like a Cupcake^™ Creation^™ are available at Cold Stone Creamery until Sept. 12, 2017.

To become a My Cold Stone Club^™member and receive the special BOGO offer in honor of National Ice Cream Day, please visit https://www.coldstonecreamery.com/mycsc/ and sign up.

Cold Stone Creamery unveils new treats to celebrate Shark Week 2017

June 28, 2017

Cold Stone Creamery's Great White BiteCreation and Deep Sea Delight Ice Cream Cupcake, available for a limited time to celebrate Shark Week 2017. — Cold Stone Creamery’s Great White BiteCreation and Deep Sea Delight Ice Cream Cupcake, available for a limited time to celebrate Shark Week 2017. (Photo courtesy of Cold Stone Creamery)

The following is a press release from Cold Stone Creamery:

Cold Stone Creamery is diving into Shark Week with a seaworthy new flavor and two exciting new promotional products, as part of its partnership with the Discovery Channel^®. Customers will go overboard with excitement when they try the new Sea Salt Sweet Cream Ice Cream and sink their teeth into the Great White Bite Creation and the Deep Sea Delight Ice Cream Cupcake, available for a limited time only starting June 28 through August 1, 2017.

The Great White Bite Creation features Sea Salt Sweet Cream Ice Cream mixed with Strawberries, Graham Cracker Pie Crust and Blue Gummy Sharks. The Deep Sea Delight™ Cupcake is a rich Chocolate Cup filled with a layer of moist Devil’s Food Cake, Strawberry Puree, Sea Salt Sweet Cream Ice Cream and topped with fluffy Blue Frosting, Graham Cracker Pie Crust, a Blue Gummy Shark and a Chocolate Medallion.

“We’re drowning in anticipation as we look forward to another spectacular year of fin-tastic Shark Week programming from the Discovery Channel, which kicks off July 23,” said Kate Unger, senior vice president of marketing for Kahala Brands, parent company of Cold Stone Creamery. “But fans won’t have to hold their breath until then to get a taste of all the action. Cold Stone Creamery’s Great White Bite Creation and Deep Sea Delight Cupcake will have you hooked with their delicious flavor and fun Shark Week theme, making them the perfect treats to show your excitement.”

Additionally, Cold Stone Creamery will be giving away Shark Week swag. Fans are encouraged to share a photo of their delicious Shark Week Creation or Ice Cream Cupcake using #ColdStoneSharkWeek for a chance to win. Visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com/sharkweek/ for official rules and details.

The Sea Salt Sweet Cream Ice Cream, Great White Bite™ Creation™, and Deep Sea Delight™ Ice Cream Cupcake will be in stores until August 1, 2017.

Promotional Creation:

Great White Bite™ – Sea Salt Sweet Cream Ice Cream mixed with Strawberries, Graham Cracker Pie Crust and Blue Gummy Sharks

Promotional Ice Cream Cupcake:

The Deep Sea Delight™ – Chocolate Cup filled with a layer of moist Devil’s Food Cake, Strawberry Puree, Sea Salt Sweet Cream Ice Cream and topped with fluffy Blue Frosting, Graham Cracker Pie Crust, a Blue Gummy Shark and a Chocolate Medallion

In addition, Cold Stone Creamery cakes and cupcakes can be ordered online at www.ColdStoneCakes.com.

Cold Stone Creamery offers Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream for a limited time

June 14, 2017

The following is a press release from Cold Stone Creamery:

Cold Stone Creamery is getting the party started with a fun new flavor to help celebrate summer. Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream hits stores June 14 and is available for a limited time only.

Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream is a creative take on a classic party favorite that combines sweet and creamy Ice Cream with all the colors of the rainbow to create a delicious new summertime flavor perfect for any celebration.

“Cold Stone Creamery is ready to celebrate the summer with our family and friends and what’s more iconic for those warm summer months than the cool freshness of Cold Stone® Ice Cream shared with the ones you love? We very much look forward to seeing all our guests enjoy themselves all summer long in stores nationwide as we launch our much-anticipated Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream,” said Kate Unger, senior vice president of marketing for Cold Stone Creamery. “This new flavor is made with festive edible Rainbow Glitter and fluffy Frosting. It’s fun and fresh and with the rave reviews behind our new Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream, we’ve taken it up a few notches and created the perfect summer treat with our Party Like a Cupcake™ Creation featuring Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream mixed with Kit Kat®, Rainbow Sprinkles, Yellow Cake and Cake Batter™ Frosting. We’ve essentially fashioned the perfect way for everyone to cool off and celebrate this summer! Join us!”

Promotional Creations:

Party Like a Cupcake: Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream mixed with Kit Kat, Rainbow Sprinkles, Yellow Cake and Cake Batter™ Frosting

Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream and the Party Like a Cupcake Creation will be available June 14, 2017 through September 12, 2017.

Cold Stone Creamery debuts Wonder Woman-inspired ice cream and cupcakes

May 10, 2017

Cold Stone Creamery’s Dark Chocolate Triple Berry (Photo courtesy of Cold Stone Creamery)

Cold Stone Creamery announces a wondrous new ice cream flavor, Dark Chocolate Triple Berry, in honor of its partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures and the release of their action adventure film “Wonder Woman,” coming to theaters nationwide on June 2, 2017.

The promotional flavor will be featured in the Wonder Woman Berry Bold Creation, which combines the Dark Chocolate Triple Berry Ice Cream with Chocolate Shavings, Raspberries and edible Gold Glitter. The Gotta Have I^® size of the new flavor and Creation will be served in a special co-branded cup, featuring an image of Wonder Woman from the film.

“We are excited to continue our partnership with Warner Bros. for this empowering and adventurous new movie,” said Kate Unger, senior vice president of marketing for Cold Stone Creamery. “Customers are going to love our super-premium ice cream and enjoy our new Wonder Woman-inspired Creation. The bold flavor of our Dark Chocolate Triple Berry Ice Cream gives it a powerful chocolaty taste that goes perfectly with Raspberries and Chocolate Shavings. Then we add Gold Glitter to give it some glam!”

In addition, Dark Chocolate Triple Berry Ice Cream will also be featured in the Triple Berry Wonder, a new Ice Cream Cupcake that comes topped with Gold Glitter and a Wonder Woman logoed chocolate medallion.

The Cold Stone Creamery “Wonder Woman”–inspired promotional items will be in stores from May 10 – June 13, 2017.

Promotional Flavor:
- Dark Chocolate Triple Berry Ice Cream
Promotional Creation^™:
- Wonder Woman Berry Bold – Dark Chocolate Triple Berry Ice Cream with Chocolate Shavings, Raspberries and Gold Glitter
Promotional Cupcakes:
- Triple Berry Wonder – Layers of moist Red Velvet Cake and Dark Chocolate Triple Berry Ice Cream, topped with Chocolate Frosting, Gold Glitter, and a Wonder Woman logoed Chocolate Medallion.

As with all Cold Stone Creamery cakes and cupcakes, the Triple Berry Wonder Cupcakes can be ordered online at www.ColdStoneCakes.com.