Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results

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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Nasdaq: RMCF) reported second quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended August 31, 2025. Total revenue rose to $6.8 million from $6.4 million year‑ago. Management highlighted ERP/POS upgrades, a rebrand, new store design and expanded digital/loyalty plans as part of a company transformation and stronger franchising effort.

Profitability pressures remained: product and retail gross profit swung to a $33,000 loss from a $600,000 profit, while total costs were essentially flat at $7.3 million. Net loss was $0.7 million or $(0.09) per share, unchanged in dollar terms from the year‑ago quarter.

Positive

• Total revenue of $6.8 million in Q2 fiscal 2026
• Announced two new franchise locations and added a company‑owned store in Camarillo, CA
• Launched rebrand and updated store design to boost customer experience

Negative

• Product and retail gross profit swung to a $33,000 loss from a $600,000 profit
• Total costs and expenses of $7.3 million kept operating results under pressure
• Net loss of $0.7 million or $(0.09) per share for the quarter

Insights

Senior Financial Analyst

Mixed quarter: revenue rose but product gross profit swung to a small loss; net loss stable with slight per‑share improvement.

Revenue increased to $6.8 million from $6.4 million, driven by pricing and a shift away from lower‑margin specialty markets; however, total product and retail gross profit moved to a loss of $33,000 from a prior profit of $600,000.

Total costs and expenses remained essentially flat at $7.3 million, and reported net loss stayed at $0.7 million while diluted loss per share narrowed to $(0.09) from $(0.11). The quarter shows early top‑line progress but margin pressure from higher input costs and operational inefficiencies.

Watch operating gross margins and quarterly trends in input costs over the next 2–4 quarters, and monitor whether ERP/POS data and cost controls reverse the product gross loss; quarterly gross‑profit restoration would materially change the company’s near‑term financial trajectory.

Retail Operations & Franchise Analyst

Operationally active: rebrand, new and company stores, and improved systems but financial lift remains limited this quarter.

Management highlights rollout of ERP and POS systems, a rebrand, updated packaging, a loyalty program planned, two new franchise commitments and one added company location in Camarillo with a Chicago flagship expected around the holidays.

Those initiatives should increase unit productivity if execution holds, but the quarter shows that early investments and higher input costs overwhelmed benefits, producing a slight product gross loss. Key dependencies include franchise build‑outs converting pipeline interest into openings and measurable same‑store improvements.

Monitor new store opening cadence and reported same‑store sales, plus any disclosures on loyalty program launch and measurable lift within the next 3–6 months; those items will indicate whether operational changes translate into durable unit economics.

Management to Host Conference Call Tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time

DURANGO, Colo., Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) (the “Company”, “we”, “RMCF”, or “Rocky Mountain Chocolate”), America’s Chocolatier™ and a leading franchiser of a premium chocolate and confectionary retail store concept, is reporting financial and operating results for its second quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended August 31, 2025.

“We’ve taken meaningful steps to transform and modernize our business and are beginning to see early signs of progress,” said Jeff Geygan, Interim CEO of the Company. “During the quarter, we focused on strengthening our operations and laying the groundwork for scalable growth. Our ERP and POS systems are providing us with clearer insight into store performance and customer trends, enabling faster, data-driven decisions. With new leadership in operations and franchising, we are seeing sharper execution, stronger discipline and greater accountability across the organization.”

“We’re also very encouraged by the launch of our rebrand and new store developments,” continued Geygan. “The reimagined store design and updated packaging are elevating the Rocky Mountain Chocolate experience for customers and franchisees alike. We recently announced two new franchise locations at Palladio Mall in Folsom, California, and Jersey Shore Premium Outlets^® in New Jersey, further extending our refreshed store concept in key markets. We also added a company-owned location in Camarillo, California, and expect to open our Chicago flagship location around the holidays. Interest from experienced multi-unit operators continues to build, and our development pipeline is the strongest we have seen in a long time. Alongside these initiatives, we are preparing to introduce a new loyalty program and expand our digital capabilities to help franchisees strengthen connections with their customers.”

Geygan added, “We’re entering the next phase of our transformation with stronger leadership, better visibility across the business, and greater operational discipline. Our initiatives are gaining traction throughout the organization, and we’re focused on translating that progress into long-term, sustainable growth. As we move forward, we will continue to build on this foundation through consistent execution and a clear focus on creating sustainable value for all our stakeholders.”

Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results vs. Year-Ago Quarter

• Total revenue increased to $6.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, compared to $6.4 million in the year-ago quarter, reflecting the benefit of pricing actions and a more profitable sales mix following the Company’s exit from lower-margin specialty markets.
• Total product and retail gross profit was a loss of $33,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, compared to a profit of $600,000 in the year-ago quarter. The benefit of pricing actions and exiting lower-margin specialty markets was offset by higher input costs, and operational inefficiencies.
• Total costs and expenses were $7.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, which was essentially flat compared to the year-ago quarter.
• Net loss was $0.7 million or $(0.09) per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, compared to a net loss of $0.7 million or $(0.11) per share in the year-ago quarter.

Conference Call Information

The Company will conduct a conference call to discuss its financial results. A question-and-answer session will follow management’s opening remarks. The conference call details are as follows:

Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. Eastern time
Dial-in registration link: here
Live webcast registration link: here

Please dial into the conference call 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting to the conference call, please contact the Company’s investor relations team at RMCF@elevate-ir.com.

The conference call will also be broadcast live and available for replay in the investor relations section of the Company’s website at https://ir.rmcf.com/.

About Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. is a leading franchiser of a premium chocolate and confectionary retail store concept. As America’s Chocolatier™, the Company has been producing an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, including gourmet caramel apples since 1981. Headquartered in Durango, Colorado, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is ranked among Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500^® for 2025 and Franchise Times’ Franchise 400^® for 2024. The Company and its franchisees and licensees operate over 250 Rocky Mountain Chocolate stores across the United States, with several international locations. The Company's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "RMCF."

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes statements of our expectations, intentions, plans, and beliefs that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are intended to come within the safe harbor protection provided by those sections. These forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties. The statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this press release are forward-looking statements. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this document may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "will," "intend," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "plan," "estimate," "potential," “may,” “would,” “could,” “continue,” “likely,” “might,” “seek,” “outlook,” “explore,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. However, the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future, including statements regarding future financial and operating results, our business strategy and plan, our strategic priorities, our store pipeline, and our transformation, are forward-looking statements. Management of the Company believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made. However, caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements because such statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In addition, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: inflationary impacts, the outcome of legal proceedings, changes in the confectionery business environment, seasonality, consumer interest in our products, receptiveness of our products internationally, consumer and retail trends, costs and availability of raw materials, competition, the success of our co-branding strategy, the success of international expansion efforts, financial covenants in our credit agreements, and the effect of government regulations. For a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements contained herein, please see the section entitled “Risk Factors” contained in our periodic reports, each filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investor Contact

Sean Mansouri, CFA
Elevate IR
720-330-2829
RMCF@elevate-ir.com

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
		August 31, 2025 (unaudited)				February 28, 2025
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	2,017			$	720
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses of $157 and $307, respectively			3,194				3,405
Notes receivable, current portion, less current portion of the allowance for credit losses of $28			73				11
Refundable income taxes			64				64
Inventories			4,136				4,630
Other			699				393
Total current assets			10,183				9,223
Property and Equipment, Net			9,097				9,409
Other Assets
Notes receivable			69				69
Goodwill			576				576
Intangible assets, net			197				210
Lease right of use asset			1,659				1,241
Other			473				447
Total other assets			2,974				2,543
Total Assets		$	22,254			$	21,175
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable		$	4,744			$	4,816
Accrued salaries and wages			372				697
Gift card liabilities			651				649
Other accrued expenses			223				80
Contract liabilities			135				139
Lease liability			526				488
Total current liabilities			6,651				6,869
Notes payable			7,766				5,957
Lease Liability, Less Current Portion			1,151				770
Contract Liabilities, Less Current Portion			560				604
Total Liabilities			16,128				14,200
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $.001 par value per share; 250,000 authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding			-				-
Common stock, $.001 par value, 46,000,000 shares authorized, 7,791,276 shares and 7,722,124 shares issued and outstanding, respectively			8				8
Additional paid-in capital			12,492				12,355
Accumulated deficit			(6,374	)			(5,388	)
Total stockholders' equity			6,126				6,975
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity		$	22,254			$	21,175

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except share and per share amounts) (Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		August 31,								August 31,
		2025				2024				2025				2024
Revenues
Sales		$	5,183			$	4,918			$	9,900			$	10,197
Franchise and royalty fees			1,640				1,462				3,296				2,590
Total Revenue			6,823				6,380				13,196				12,787
Costs and Expenses
Cost of sales			5,216				4,350				9,608				9,936
Franchise costs			552				952				1,147				1,493
Sales and marketing			223				138				429				568
General and administrative			976				1,622				1,977				2,861
Retail operating			227				194				433				393
Depreciation and amortization, exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense of $238, $190, $465 and $386, respectively, included in cost of sales			108				38				226				80
Total costs and expenses			7,302				7,294				13,820				15,331
Loss from Operations			(479	)			(914	)			(624	)			(2,544	)
Other Income (Expense)
Interest expense			(190	)			(63	)			(378	)			(98	)
Interest income			7				7				16				14
Gain on disposal of assets			-				248				-				248
Other (expense) income, net			(183	)			192				(362	)			164
Loss Before Income Taxes			(662	)			(722	)			(986	)			(2,380	)
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)			-			-					-			-
Net Loss		$	(662	)		$	(722	)		$	(986	)		$	(2,380	)
Basic Loss per Common Share		$	(0.09	)		$	(0.11	)		$	(0.13	)		$	(0.37	)
Diluted Loss per Common Share		$	(0.09	)		$	(0.11	)		$	(0.13	)		$	(0.37	)
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic			7,786,384				6,686,537				7,764,351				6,507,323
Dilutive Effect of Employee Stock Awards			-			-					-				-
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted			7,786,384				6,686,537				7,764,351				6,507,323

FAQ

What were Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) Q2 fiscal 2026 revenues?

RMCF reported $6.8 million in total revenue for Q2 fiscal 2026.

Why did RMCF gross profit decline in Q2 fiscal 2026?

The company cited higher input costs and operational inefficiencies offsetting pricing and mix benefits, resulting in a $33,000 gross profit loss.

What was RMCF's net loss per share for Q2 fiscal 2026?

Net loss was $0.7 million, or $(0.09) per share for the quarter.

Did RMCF announce new stores or franchise developments in October 2025?

Yes. The company announced two new franchise locations (Palladio Mall, Folsom, CA and Jersey Shore Premium Outlets, NJ) and added a company‑owned store in Camarillo, CA.

When is the RMCF conference call to discuss Q2 fiscal 2026 results?

The conference call is scheduled for October 14, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time.