SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Cold Stone Creamery® brand continues to pave its way
internationally with its newest locations in Kenya. Kahala
Brands™, the parent company of Cold Stone Creamery, has
signed a 10-year Master Franchise Agreement with Om Nom Nom
Mauritius Ltd. (ONN Ltd.) in Kenya. There are seven stores slated to open
over a five-year period and the first location will be in the
capital city of Nairobi, scheduled
to open in late September 2014.
"Om Nom Nom has a great understanding of the Kenyan market as
their experience in the Food & Beverage industry is vast," said
Eddy Jimenez, senior vice president
of international operations and development at Kahala Brands. "Om
Nom Nom already conducts business in the Nairobi market and their in-market knowledge
is priceless. Cold Stone Creamery will be the first of
its kind in the Kenya market – we
are extremely excited about expanding into East Africa," said Jimenez.
ONN Ltd. brings over 40 years of experience and excellent
managerial skills in several industries in East Africa including Retail, Hotel, Catering,
and Real Estate. They also bring a strong Food & Beverage
foothold across the region with new start-ups in over 15 markets.
The ONN Ltd. business philosophy creates great food, service, and
integrity, all which aligns with the core business values that the
Cold Stone Creamery brand was built upon.
The Cold Stone Creamery experience for the Kenyan
consumer will not just be about best-in-class ice cream products,
but it will also be about best-in-service with products that
unquestionably deliver value. ONN Ltd. will offer luxury products
to the discerning Kenyan consumer, and offer a 360-degree
experience unparalleled in its quality and one-of-a-kind service.
"We are excited about our new collaboration and to have the
opportunity to introduce The Ultimate Ice Cream
Experience® to the ice cream lovers of Kenya," said Roseanne
Owiti, district manager for the
Cold Stone Creamery brand in Kenya. "Cold Stone Creamery offers
the freshest, highest quality ice cream products and allows its
customers to combine the ice cream with a variety of mix-ins,
offering a 'theatre-like' experience for consumers. As we have
grown to know the Cold Stone Creamery brand, we feel like
they are in the business of making people happy, which is right
in-line with our business philosophy. It's about making great
memories for our customers and we are delighted to become a part of
the Cold Stone Creamery family and feel the brand and its
fun, unique customer experience is a perfect fit for the East
African market."
Cold Stone Creamery has continued to make strong key
moves into the international market in recent years. The
international growth of Cold Stone Creamery began in
November 2005 when the company opened
its first international store in Tokyo,
Japan. Today, Cold Stone Creamery stores are
operating in nearly 300 international locations and over 25
different countries, including the
Philippines, Cyprus,
Kuwait, Qatar, Trinidad, Nigeria, Egypt and Indonesia.
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 a subsidiary of Kahala Brands, one
of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world, with a
portfolio of 15 quick-service restaurant brands. The
Cold Stone Creamery brand operates approximately 1,500
locations in over 25 countries.
For more information about Cold Stone Creamery, visit
www.coldstonecreamery.com.
For more information about Kahala Brands, visit
www.kahalamgmt.com.
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