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At a Glance
Products & Services: Chocolates & confections
Number of Locations: 306
Total Investment: $126.3K - 421.4K
Founded: 1981
Began Franchising: 1982
About Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
On Memorial Day Weekend, 1981, Franklin Crail wasn't on vacation; instead, he was opening the doors to a new business. That weekend, residents of Durango, Colorado, got the world's first taste of a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.Today, visitors to any of the company's more than 200 U.S. locations can watch fudge being made, bite into fresh caramel apples, and purchase a variety of candies and chocolates.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 238 | 54 | 6 | 8 |
| 2011 | 232 | 54 | 4 | 10 |
| 2010 | 263 | 47 | 3 | 11 |
| 2009 | 276 | 44 | 3 | 7 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $126,300 - $421,400
Franchise Fee: $24,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $24,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
Operations
25% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 7. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 7 days.
Ongoing Support: Meetings, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations
Franchise Ranking History
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