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Rocky Mountain Chocolate (RMCF) interim CEO Geygan to exit role but stay on board

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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. reported a leadership change. On June 21, 2026, interim CEO Jeffrey R. Geygan notified the Board that he will resign from the interim CEO role, effective June 26, 2026. He will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.

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Interim CEO role ends while board continuity is maintained.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory disclosed that interim CEO Jeffrey R. Geygan will step down from the interim CEO position effective June 26, 2026, after notifying the Board on June 21, 2026. He will remain on the Board of Directors.

This reflects a shift in day-to-day executive leadership while preserving his involvement in oversight and strategy at the board level. Because he was serving in an interim capacity, the change appears administrative rather than a full leadership exit in the provided text.

Subsequent disclosures may clarify who assumes CEO responsibilities after June 26, 2026 and whether a permanent CEO appointment is made. That information would help assess any longer-term implications for the company’s leadership structure.

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Notification date June 21, 2026 Date Jeffrey R. Geygan informed the Board of his resignation as interim CEO
Resignation effective date June 26, 2026 Effective date of Jeffrey R. Geygan’s resignation as interim CEO
Filing signature date June 25, 2026 Date the report was signed by CFO Carrie Cass
interim CEO financial
"Mr. Jeffrey R Geygan notified the Board... of his resignation as interim CEO of the Company"
An interim CEO is a temporary chief executive appointed to lead a company for a short, defined period while the board searches for a permanent leader or handles an unexpected vacancy. Investors watch this role because the interim's decisions and tone can affect day-to-day operations, strategic direction, and market confidence—like a substitute teacher keeping a classroom running until a full-time teacher arrives, the interim can stabilize or shift momentum and influence the stock's outlook.
Board of Directors financial
"Mr. Geygan will remain as a member of the Board."
The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.
Item 5.02 regulatory
"Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers"
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
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FAQ

What leadership change did Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) disclose?
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory disclosed that interim CEO Jeffrey R. Geygan will resign from the interim CEO role effective June 26, 2026. He informed the Board on June 21, 2026 but will continue serving as a member of the company’s Board of Directors.

When does interim CEO Jeffrey R. Geygan’s resignation at RMCF take effect?
Jeffrey R. Geygan’s resignation as interim CEO takes effect on June 26, 2026. He notified the Board of Directors on June 21, 2026, and the filing confirms he will continue in his role as a director after stepping down from the executive position.

Will Jeffrey R. Geygan remain involved with Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory after resigning as interim CEO?
Yes. Although Jeffrey R. Geygan is resigning as interim CEO effective June 26, 2026, he will remain on Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory’s Board of Directors. This keeps him involved in governance and oversight, even though he will no longer hold the interim chief executive officer position.

What SEC item did Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory use to report the CEO change?
The company reported the change under Item 5.02, which covers departures of directors or certain officers and appointments of new ones. This item is used when key management or board positions change, such as Jeffrey R. Geygan resigning as interim CEO while remaining on the Board.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 21, 2026

 

 

 

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

   001-36865   47-1535633
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation		   (Commission
File Number		   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

265 Turner Drive

Durango, Colorado 81303

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(970) 259-0554

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

 

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a -12)

 

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e -4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

   Trading Symbol   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share   RMCF   Nasdaq Capital Market  

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b -2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company ☐

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by checkmark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

 
 

 

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

On June 21, 2026, Mr. Jeffrey R Geygan notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (the “Company”) of his resignation as interim CEO of the Company, effective June 26, 2026. Mr. Geygan will remain as a member of the Board.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit Number   Description
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: June 25, 2026

 ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC.
   
  By: /s/ Carrie Cass
   

Carrie Cass 

    Chief Financial Officer

 

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