American Family Care vs Cold Stone Creamery Franchise Cost 2026
American Family Care runs $1.0M–$1.6M. Cold Stone Creamery runs $370K–$640K. The gap at midpoint: $831K.
American Family Care
$1.0M–$1.6M
total investment
Investment Difference
$831K
Cold Stone Creamery costs less
Cold Stone Creamery
$370K–$640K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | American Family Care | Cold Stone Creamery | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.0M–$1.6M | $370K–$640K | Cold Stone Creamery |
| Franchise Fee | $60,000 | $27,000 | Cold Stone Creamery |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 6.0% | American Family Care |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 3.0% | American Family Care |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $250K | Cold Stone Creamery |
| Liquid Capital | $550K | $100K | Cold Stone Creamery |
| Est. Break-Even | 6.1 yr | 39.1 yr | American Family Care |
American Family Care Profile
- Category
- health
- Total Investment
- $1.0M–$1.6M
- Franchise Fee
- $60,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.2M
Cold Stone Creamery Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $370K–$640K
- Franchise Fee
- $27,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $430K
Bottom Line
Cold Stone Creamery costs $831K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. American Family Care also wins on royalty rate.