Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. reports developments in its premium chocolate and confectionery retail franchise system, including financial results, conference calls, store openings, corporate-owned locations and area development agreements. The company manufactures chocolate candies and confectionery products such as clusters, caramels, creams, toffees, mints and truffles, and operates through franchising, manufacturing and retail store activities.
Recurring updates also cover its transformation and omnichannel growth initiatives, digital marketplace and catering access, store design and packaging refreshes, franchise rankings and balance-sheet actions.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) has signed a $6.6 million sale-leaseback agreement with American Heritage Legacies for its Durango property.
The buyer is controlled by the family of Interim CEO Allen Harper, making this a related-party transaction. The company expects to use net proceeds to repay its existing $6.6 million promissory note, which carries 12% annual interest. The lease has an initial 10-year term and an option to renew for another 10 years. First-year annual rent is $624,000, representing 9.45% of the purchase price, with 2% annual increases. The lease will allow continued use of the property as the company's headquarters, production and warehouse facility.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) launched a limited-edition Miraculous® Miso Caramel Apple in collaboration with Miraculous Corp’s Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir.
The item is available at select locations from September 15 through October 31, 2026, while supplies last, with only 250 apples per participating store. It features a new Miso Caramel flavor created exclusively for Miraculous® and offered for the first time in RMCF stores, plus exclusive themed packaging. The apple pairs a crisp apple dipped in miso caramel, finished half with salted pretzel pieces and half smooth, inspired by Marinette’s transformation. The launch aligns with rising interest in miso caramel, with Yelp reporting searches up 107% year-over-year.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Nasdaq: RMCF) announced the appointment of David Denker, CFE, as Chief Operating Officer. Denker, previously Vice President of Franchise Development since 2025, will take on broader responsibility for Durango-based manufacturing and production, franchise operations and franchise development.
According to the company, his priorities include improving production consistency, capacity, efficiency and product availability, aligning product development, sourcing, merchandising and marketing, and advancing experiential retail, new store, remodel and omnichannel strategies across in-store, digital ordering, delivery, catering and other channels.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Nasdaq: RMCF) has acquired its previously franchised store at The Shoppes at Chino Hills in Chino Hills, California. The transaction closed on July 15, 2026, and the location has transitioned to a company-owned store, increasing the company-owned portfolio to five locations.
The Chino Hills store, open since 2021, will continue operating without interruption while gradually adopting Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory’s latest merchandising, digital and operational initiatives. According to the company, select company-owned stores serve as testbeds for new products, programs and capabilities that can later be rolled out across the broader franchise system, with the goal of strengthening execution and enhancing the guest experience.
The acquisition is described as part of ongoing efforts to selectively invest in strategic markets, reinforce the company-owned store base and modernize the overall brand experience while maintaining a focus on franchise-led growth supported by innovation from company-operated locations.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Nasdaq: RMCF) reported fiscal first quarter 2027 revenue of $6.1 million, down from $6.4 million a year earlier, for the period ended May 31, 2026. A 3% increase in Durango product and retail sales from price increases was offset by lower royalty and marketing fees under revised franchise agreements.
Total product and retail gross profit declined to $0.2 million from $0.3 million, while total costs and expenses rose to $7.1 million from $6.5 million, driven by higher cost of sales, general and administrative expenses related to franchise website and delivery platform rollout, and higher operating costs from growing company-owned stores from two to four. Net loss widened to $1.2 million, or $(0.12) per share, compared to a net loss of $0.3 million, or $(0.04) per share, and EBITDA moved to $(0.6) million from $0.2 million. The company highlighted leadership focus on improving production, fulfillment, distribution and capital structure and does not plan to host a conference call for this quarter.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Nasdaq:RMCF) appointed former Board member Al Harper as Interim Chief Executive Officer and Principal Executive Officer for a 180-day term, effective immediately.
The company expects no changes to its strategic direction or day-to-day operations and emphasizes continued support for franchisees, employees, shareholders and guests.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Nasdaq:RMCF) announced its first-ever coast-to-coast grand opening weekend, with two new franchise stores in Tinton Falls, New Jersey and Folsom, California. Ribbon cuttings occur June 26 and 27, 2026, highlighting ongoing franchise growth, refreshed branding, and national expansion efforts.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Nasdaq:RMCF) will participate in The Small Cap Showcase & WTR Insights Conference on June 9, 2026, in New York, NY.
Management will present at 2:00 p.m. ET, host 1x1 investor meetings, and offer a live and replay webcast via the Investor Relations website.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Nasdaq: RMCF) reported fiscal Q4 and full-year 2026 results for the period ended February 28, 2026.
Q4 revenue was $6.8M and net loss from continuing operations was $3.4M ($0.38/share). Full-year revenue was $27.5M, with net loss from continuing operations of $4.6M ($0.56/share). Full-year product and retail gross profit rose to $0.7M, and total costs and expenses decreased to $31.1M. EBITDA loss improved to $(2.1)M for the year.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Nasdaq:RMCF) will host a conference call on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2026 results. A results press release will precede the call, with live webcast and replay via the investor relations website.