Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory franchise
A Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory franchisee sells chocolates and other confectionery products in a branded store. At the end of its 2026 fiscal year there were 139 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory locations in the US, 136 franchised and 3 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $488K–$907K
- Franchise fee
- $35,000
- Royalty
- 5%
- Locations, 2026
- 139−17 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory franchise costs
Opening one full-sized store costs an estimated $488,261 to $907,428. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC, 2026 filing, page 22
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory franchise fee
The franchise fee is $35,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC, 2026 filing, page 14
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 5% of gross retail sales; third-party delivery sales use net retail sales. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC, 2026 filing, page 15
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: Results distinguish traditional and non-traditional franchised stores from parent-owned stores.. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC, 2026 filing, page 55
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 148 (−5) | 1 | 10 |
| 2025 | 138 (−10) | 2 | 16 |
| 2026 | 136 (−2) | 3 | 5 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating. Years are fiscal years ending in February.
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Source: ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC, 2026 filing, page 59
How Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory compares
Of the 44 retail franchises on this site, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is the 37th cheapest to open and the 26th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory | Typical retail |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $488K | $251K |
| Royalty | 5% | 5% |
| Closed or left per year | 7% | 4.5% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | −11.1% | +5.2% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 39 of 44 |
Typical is the median across the 44 brands in retail franchises.
