ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory franchises operate branded retail stores and kiosks selling premium chocolates, confections, caramel apples made in-store, and related gift items purchased from the franchisor's Durango production facility or prepared on-site using proprietary recipes. The business model involves licensing the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory marks and methods for high foot traffic locations like malls, tourist areas, airports, and casinos. They target impulse buyers, tourists, and holiday gift shoppers seeking fresh, handmade-quality premium sweets.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty (4-6% based on Durango Product sales share after initial period) + 1% marketing fund
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 134 Franchised Locations that were in operation for 12 months or longer as February 28, 2025 for the 2025 fiscal year (March 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025).
* Average gross revenue calculated from total gross retail sales ($82,232,941) divided by total stores (134). Revenue top quartile is the average gross retail sales for the 1st quartile (33 stores, $32,757,575). Revenue bottom quartile is the average gross retail sales for the 4th quartile (33 stores, $11,102,001). Median gross revenue is estimated as the average of the average gross retail sales of the 2nd quartile (34 stores, $21,879,954, average $643,528.06) and 3rd quartile (34 stores, $16,439,412, average $483,512.12).
Extracted Item 19 Section
How ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 97% of Business Services franchises
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY Current | $466K – $872K | $35K | 6.0% | 138 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services 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
+13 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY franchisees (2010 – 2024)
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.
Franchisee Contacts
245 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
245 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY franchise ranges from $465,800 to $871,700. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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