Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
265 Turner Dr.
Durango, CO 81301
800#: (800) 438-7623
Tel: (970) 259-0554
Fax: (970) 259-5895
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.sweetfranchise.com
Contact: Mr. Greg Pope, VP Franchise Development
Retail sale of packaged and bulk chocolates, brittles, truffles, sauces, cocoas, coffees, assorted hard candies and related chocolate and non-chocolate items. In-store preparation of fudges, caramel apples and dipped fruits via interactive cooking demonstrations. Complete line of gift and holiday items. Supplemental retail sale of soft drinks, ice cream, cookies and brewed coffee.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1981
First Franchise: 1982
Franchise Units: 227
Company-Owned Units: 8
Total Units: 235
Distribution:
U.S. -- 217;
Canada -- 17;
International -- 1
-North America -- Operations in 41 States, 3 Provinces
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 36 in CA, 22 in CO, 12 BC
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12-15
Franchisee Qualifications: , , , , ,
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,SD,VA,WA,WI (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 4 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 800-1,200 SF; Factory Outlet
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Encourage Conversion: NA
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $50K
Total Investment: $113-213K
Average Total Investment: $163.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K
Fees:
-Franchise: $19.5K
-Average Franchise Fee: $19.5K
-Royalty: 5%
-Average Royalty: 5.0%
-Advertising: 1%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: No
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 12
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 7 Days Durango, CO; 5 Days Store Site.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: No
Overseas: All Countries
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