FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of October, 2006

Commission File No. 000-27476

CoolBrands International Inc.

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

8300 Woodbine Avenue, Markham, Ontario Canada L3R 9Y7

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F T Form 40-F £

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T
Rule 101(b)(1)________

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T
Rule 101(b)(7)________

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes £ No T

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):82-_________

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	COOLBRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC.
Date:October 13, 2006	By:	/s/ David J. Stein
	Name: David J. Stein
	Title: Co-Chairman and CEO

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

99.1 Registrant’s Press Release regarding late filing of financial statements

99.2 Registrant’s Press Release regarding the authorization for its subsidiaries to file an involuntary bankruptcy petition against Americana Foods, L.P. and the resignation of Frank Orfanello as Executive Vice President of the Registrant