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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.
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Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 1% ad fund + up to $850/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 77 traditional and 7 non-traditional Franchised Locations that were in operation for 12 months or longer as February 28, 2026 for the 2026 fiscal year.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue for all franchised stores: (77 traditional stores * $705,680 average sales + 7 non-traditional stores * $1,210,994 average sales) / 84 total franchised stores = $747,789.5. Median gross revenue is null as no single overall median was provided for all franchised units combined. Profit metrics (gross profit, net income, net profit, EBITDA) and estimated profit ranges are null because detailed expense and profit data were only provided for parent-operated stores, which were excluded per instructions to focus on franchised unit performance.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $747,790
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Unlock financial performance dataHow ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 98% of Business Services franchises
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY Current | $488K – $907K | $35K | 5.0% | 136 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $114K – $292K | $40K | 5.0% | 5,487 |
| AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC | $15K – $23K | $10K | 20.0% | 3,562 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 1.5% | 3,124 |
| RE/MAX | $37K – $337K | $35K | 1.0% | 2,994 |
Business Services Average 210 franchises | $127K – $276K | $46K | 10.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 210 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2026)
Outlets by state across the United States
+14 more states
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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.
39 SBA loans on record
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91 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Includes disputes related to asset purchase agreements, lease agreements, defamation, and enforcement of post-termination obligations including non-compete and intellectual property.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY franchise ranges from $488,261 to $907,428. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.