Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory charges a royalty fee of 5.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory franchise is approximately 6.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, and other recurring charges.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has been involved in 1 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 1 pending cases. There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory currently operates 140 locations (2025 FDD) (138 franchised, 2 company-owned). The system contracted by 7.3% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -3.8%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is 8.6% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

The initial franchise agreement term for Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 25 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

No, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation. The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory provides 34 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.