Cold Stone Creamery begins construction on new Aiken location
What happened
Work has begun in Aiken, South Carolina, to convert a former barbershop into a Cold Stone Creamery location. The new shop will be situated in the shopping center anchored by Target on Whiskey Road. J.D. Gaskins Construction of Aiken is handling the renovation, which is targeted for completion in early spring of next year.
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Why it matters
The expansion represents a new commercial development in Aiken. As a global franchise with nearly 1,500 locations, the new store increases the market presence of Cold Stone Creamery and expands the operational footprint of Kahala Brands.
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Who's involved
- Cold Stone CreameryRestaurant opening a new location in Aiken.
- Kahala BrandsParent company that owns Cold Stone Creamery.
- AikenCity where the new location is being built.
- Lendmark Financial ServicesFinancial institution located near the new store.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Cold Stone CreamerySpeculative
The new location might increase revenue potential for Cold Stone Creamery.
- Kahala BrandsSpeculative
The store opening could expand Kahala Brands' revenue base and market footprint.
- AikenSpeculative
The commercial development might increase local consumer demand for retail services.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- New Cold Stone Creamery location may increase Lendmark Financial Services' foot trafficNew Cold Stone Creamery location may boost Lendmark Financial Services' consumer exposure.Possible
- New cold stone creamery may require county council approvalNew cold stone creamery may require county council approvalPossible
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The entities involved
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Cold Stone Creamery
Restaurant
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Kahala Brands
Franchise fast food restaurant company
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Aiken
city in South Carolina, United States