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Why Entrepreneurs Are Eyeing This Chocolate Franchise

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is a manufacturer and retailer of fudges, self-serve yogurt, and gourmet chocolate, with more than 200 locations worldwide and 142 franchise units.

By David James | Apr 21, 2026

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory was founded in 1981 and has been franchising since 1982. The brand has grown into an internationally recognized manufacturer and retailer of fudges, self-serve yogurt, and gourmet chocolate, with more than 200 locations worldwide and 142 franchise units. At the heart of the system is a 53,000-square-foot factory in southwestern Colorado that produces over 1.3 million kilograms of gourmet chocolate annually and supplies an extensive line of more than 300 premium chocolate and confectionery products to its franchisees via a fleet of refrigerated trucks.

Franchisees are stepping into a proven system that has appeared many times in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, with new franchises being offered throughout the U.S. and worldwide. While absentee ownership is allowed, the brand’s focus is on fully engaged, storefront-based operations with between 2 and 4 employees. If the idea of building a business on top of an established production engine and a recognized global brand resonates with you, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is worth exploring.

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