How much revenue does a KILWINS franchise make?

KILWINS does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2026 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How many KILWINS franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, KILWINS has 181 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1981.

Can you get an SBA loan for a KILWINS franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for KILWINS franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is KILWINS a good franchise to buy?

KILWINS shows several positive indicators: established brand with 181+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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KILWINS

Kilwins Chocolates Franchise, Inc. franchises the right to operate 'Kilwins' Full Line Chocolates, Confectionery & Ice Cream Stores or smaller 'Kilwins' Ice Cream & Chocolate Shops specializing in hand-crafted chocolates, original recipe ice cream, fudge, and other confections made using approved recipes and ingredients. The business model involves franchisees adhering to the Kilwins System, including branding, trade dress, operating procedures, and sourcing from affiliates like Kilwins Quality Confections, LLC, with options for franchisor-built stores. Target market is persons over the age of two, including tourists in seasonal locations.

FDD Year:

181locations

$405K–$880K

Since 1981

Food & BeveragePetoskey, MILevine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLCwww.kilwins.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$45,000

Initial Investment

$405,045 – $880,295

Royalty Rate

5.00%

Brand Fund

3.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$200 – $200

5% royalty + 3% ad fund + $200/mo technology fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$951,795

Median Gross Revenue

$814,852

Data Based On: 143 franchised Kilwins Stores that were in operation during the entire period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 and that reported Gross Sales. No Company-owned Stores are included in this gross sales data.

* Average and median gross revenue were extracted directly from the 'All States (143 stores)' row in the financial performance table. Cost of Sales (29%) and Non-Owner Payroll (23%) percentages are provided, but the document explicitly states that many other significant expenses (such as rent, occupancy, franchisee compensation, employee benefits, debt service, insurance, maintenance, legal, accounting, etc.) are not included in these figures. Therefore, it is not possible to make a reliable 'best guess' for a comprehensive profit range (low and high) given the incomplete expense information.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $951,795

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How KILWINS Compares

Key Insights

Top 10 largest franchise system in Desserts & Ice Cream
One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Desserts & Ice Cream

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
KILWINS Current	$405K – $880K	$45K	5.0%	181
RITA'S FRANCHISE COMPANY, LLC; RITA'S ICE-CUSTARD-HAPPINESS	$315K – $713K	$35K	6.5%	569
MENCHIE'S	$180K – $515K	$54K	6.0%	295
DIPPIN' DOTS	$79K – $399K	$15K	6.0%	259
MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY	$355K – $477K	$25K	6.0%	249
BRUSTER'S	$415K – $1.1M	$40K	5.0%	219
Desserts & Ice Cream Average 29 franchises	$306K – $670K	$36K	7.0%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 29 Desserts & Ice Cream franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1FL

2MI

3GA

4NC

5IL

6TX

7SC

8VA

9NY

10PA

11AL

12CO

13TN

14WI

15IN

+15 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for KILWINS franchisees (2010 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$437,202

Total Volume

$42.0M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

96 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

214 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

214 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Primarily termination disputes and covenant against competition violations.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

180 SBA loans

Franchising since 1962