The article stated that a large number of locations, approximately 16–20%, of Cold Stone Creamery franchises have closed or were put up for sale by their owners, many of whom had suffered significant financial losses due to their investment.
文章称大量的酷圣石加盟连锁店（约16-20%）已经关闭或待售，其中许多店铺因其投资受到了显著的经济损失。