Cold Stone Creamery

Eligibility Verification Note: The "Eligibility Verified" badge is aplatform-native verification indicator — it does not constitute an official SBA endorsement or government seal. It indicates the brand's franchise agreement may appear on the U.S. Small Business Administration's official Franchise Directory. Actual SBA loan eligibility depends on the franchisee's specific corporate structure, ownership, and affiliation status under 13 CFR § 121.103 — not just the brand's directory listing. Recent SBA affiliation rule changes (2024) may affect eligibility for multi-entity or common-ownership franchisees. Prospective franchisees should consult an SBA-approved lender and verify directly on the SBA Franchise Directory to confirm their individual eligibility before relying on this badge.