Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory to Participate in Upcoming Investor Events

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Franklin Templeton announced that Rich Nuzum will join Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions (FTIS) as Head of OCIO, reporting to Adam Petryk and based in New York, effective July 28.

Nuzum joins from Mercer after more than three decades in investment consulting. FTIS manages $93 billion as of June 2025 and will have Nuzum lead development and expansion of its OCIO business to broaden client access to Franklin Templeton’s public and private market capabilities.

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• Effective date July 28 for OCIO leadership role
• Experience: 30+ years at Mercer in institutional investment consulting
• Scale: FTIS manages $93 billion as of June 2025

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DURANGO, Colo., Oct. 31, 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, today announced the following upcoming investor engagement activities.

• The Company will participate in the Southwest IDEAS Investor Conference, taking place on November 19, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. The Company will present at 2:40 p.m. CT and host one-on-one meetings throughout the day. The presentation will be webcast live and can be accessed through the Company’s investor relations website at  https://ir.rmcf.com/news-events/presentations.
  
• The Pitch the PM Podcast, hosted by Doug Garber, Chief Investment Officer and Director of Research at Westport Alpha, recently featured an interview with RMCF’s Interim CEO Jeff Geygan and CFO Carrie Cass. The full episode is available here.
  
  

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory’s participation in the Southwest IDEAS Investor Conference and recent media engagement demonstrate the Company’s ongoing commitment to transparency and proactive communication with investors as it advances its strategic and operational objectives.

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."

Investor Contact

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

FAQ

Who is Rich Nuzum and what role did he accept at Franklin Templeton in 2025?

Rich Nuzum joined Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions as Head of OCIO, reporting to Adam Petryk, effective July 28, 2025.

What will Rich Nuzum oversee as Head of OCIO at FTIS?

He will lead the development and expansion of FTIS’s OCIO business, building on the firm’s solutions platform and investment capabilities.

How large is Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions' asset base entering 2H 2025?

FTIS manages $93 billion in assets as of June 2025.

Where will Rich Nuzum be based and who will he report to at Franklin Templeton?

Nuzum will be based in New York and report directly to Adam Petryk, Head of Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions.

What relevant background does Rich Nuzum bring to the Head of OCIO role?

He spent more than three decades at Mercer in investment consulting and holds an MBA from University of Chicago and the CFA charter.