Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Franchise News

DURANGO, CO--(Marketwire - May 3, 2012) - Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMCF), (the "Company"), which franchises/operates gourmet chocolate and self-serve frozen yogurt stores and manufactures an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a first quarter cash dividend of $0.11 per common share outstanding. This represents a 10% increase in the cash dividend payout when compared with the previous quarterly dividend. The cash dividend will be payable June 8, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business May 24, 2012.
About Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc., headquartered in Durango, Colorado, is an international franchiser of gourmet chocolate, confection and self-serve frozen yogurt stores and a manufacturer of an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products...

Licensee Has Right of First Refusal for Stores in China, Taiwan and South Korea
DURANGO, CO--(Marketwire - Apr 30, 2012) - Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMCF) (the "Company"), which franchises/operates gourmet chocolate and self-serve frozen yogurt stores and manufactures an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, today announced the launch of its international expansion strategy with the signing of a Master Licensing Agreement (the "Agreement") covering the country of Japan with a strategic partner (the "Licensee") based in Hong Kong.
"We are delighted to announce our entry into Asia with a strong licensing partner that has extensive international experience operating retail units that sell confectionery products in Japan," stated Franklin Crail, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company...

DURANGO, CO -- (Marketwire) -- Apr 26, 2012 -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMCF) today announced that it will host an investor conference call at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time (EDT) on Thursday, May 3, 2012 to discuss the Company's operating results for the quarter fiscal year ended February 29, 2012, along with other topics of interest. The Company plans to report its operating results earlier the same day.
The Company will host a conference call Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 4:15 p.m. EDT to discuss its operating results for FY2012, along with other topics of interest. To participate in the conference call, please dial 1-877-317-6789 (international/local participants dial 412-858-4600) approximately five minutes prior to 4:15 p...

DURANGO, CO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- Feb 16, 2012 -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMCF), (the "Company") which franchises gourmet chocolate and confection stores and manufactures premium chocolates and other confectionery products, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a fourth quarter cash dividend of $0.10 per common share outstanding. The cash dividend will be payable March 16, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business March 2, 2012.
About Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc., headquartered in Durango, Colorado, is an international franchiser of gourmet chocolate, confection and self-serve frozen yogurt stores and a manufacturer of an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products...

Company Earns $0.41 per Diluted Share on Revenues of $24.5 Million in First Nine Months of the Fiscal Year
DURANGO, CO--(Marketwire - Jan 10, 2012) - Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMCF) (the "Company"), which franchises and operates gourmet chocolate and self-serve frozen yogurt stores and manufactures an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, today reported its operating results for the third quarter and first nine months of FY2012.
For the three months ended November 30, 2011, total revenues increased 4.6 percent to approximately $8.3 million, compared with revenues of approximately $7.9 million in the third quarter of FY2011. Same-store sales at franchised retail outlets increased 1...

DURANGO, CO--(Marketwire - Jan 6, 2012) - Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMCF) today announced that it will host an investor conference call at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 to discuss the Company's operating results for the third quarter and first nine months of FY2012, along with other topics of interest. The Company plans to report its operating results earlier the same day.
The Company will host a conference call Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 4:15 p.m. EST to discuss its operating results for the third quarter, along with other topics of interest. To participate in the conference call, please dial 1-877-317-6789 (international/local participants dial 412-858-4600) approximately five minutes prior to 4:15 p...

DURANGO, CO--(Marketwire - Nov 15, 2011) - Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMCF) (the "Company"), which franchises gourmet chocolate and confection stores and manufactures premium chocolates and other confectionery products, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a third quarter cash dividend of $0.10 per common share outstanding. The cash dividend will be payable December 9, 2011 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 29, 2011.
About Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc., headquartered in Durango, Colorado, is an international franchiser of gourmet chocolate, confection and self-serve frozen yogurt stores and a manufacturer of an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products...

Company Earns $0.29 per Diluted Share on Revenues of $16.2 Million in First Half of Fiscal Year
DURANGO, CO--(Marketwire - Oct 11, 2011) - Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMCF) (the "Company"), which franchises/operates gourmet chocolate and self-serve frozen yogurt stores and manufactures an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, today reported its operating results for the second quarter and first half of FY2012.
For the second quarter of FY2012, total revenues increased 14.3 percent to approximately $7.6 million, compared with revenues of approximately $6.6 million in the second quarter of FY2011. Same-store sales at franchised retail outlets decreased 1.9 percent, while same-store pounds of factory products purchased by franchised stores declined by 4...

DURANGO, CO--(Marketwire - Oct 4, 2011) - Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMCF) today announced that it will host an investor conference call at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time (EDT) on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 to discuss the Company's operating results for the second quarter and first half of FY2012, along with other topics of interest. The Company plans to report its operating results earlier the same day.
The Company will host a conference call Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 4:15 p.m. EDT to discuss its operating results for the quarter and six months ended August 31, 2011, along with other topics of interest. To participate in the conference call, please dial 1-877-317-6789 (international/local participants dial 412-858-4600) approximately five minutes prior to 4:15 p...

DURANGO, CO--(Marketwire - Jul 1, 2011) - Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMCF) today announced that it will host an investor conference call at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, July 7, 2011 to discuss its operating results for the first quarter of FY2012, along with other topics of interest. The Company plans to report its operating results earlier the same day.

The Company will host a conference call Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 4:15 p.m. EDT to discuss its operating results for the first quarter of FY2012 and other topics of interest. To participate in the conference call, please dial 800-860-2442 (international/local participants dial 412-858-4600) approximately five minutes prior to 4:15 p.m. EDT and ask to be connected to the "Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Conference Call...

DURANGO, CO--(Marketwire - May 4, 2011) - Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMCF) today announced that it will host an investor conference call at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time (EDT) on Tuesday May 10, 2011 to discuss the Company's operating results for the quarter and fiscal year ended February 28, 2011, along with other topics of interest. The Company plans to report its operating results earlier the same day.

The Company will host a conference call Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 4:15 p.m. EDT to discuss its FY2011 operating results and other topics of interest. To participate in the conference call, please dial 1-877-317-6789 (international/local participants dial 412-858-4600) approximately five minutes prior to 4:15 p.m...

Franchised Openings to Commence in AprilDURANGO, CO--(Marketwire - February 9, 2011) - Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMCF) (the "Company") today announced the opening of its first Aspen Leaf Yogurt self-serve frozen yogurt store, along with plans to open additional company-operated and franchised stores in coming weeks.

The initial Aspen Leaf store, which is owned and operated by the Company, is located in the Village at Stone Oak shopping center in San Antonio, Texas, and offers 14 premium frozen yogurt varieties, including sugar-free and dairy-free selections, and an extensive selection of toppings. Three additional Company-operated stores are scheduled to open during March and April 2011, in Boise, Idaho; Farmington, New Mexico; and Greeley, Colorado...

Aspen Leaf Yogurt Stores to Become Available to Franchisees During Second Half of FY2011 DURANGO, CO- (Marketwire) - Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMCF) (the "Company"), which franchises gourmet chocolate and confection stores and manufactures an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, today announced the launch of a new self-serve yogurt concept through its wholly owned subsidiary, Aspen Leaf Yogurt, Inc.

"We strongly believe our new self-serve frozen yogurt franchise concept, Aspen Leaf Yogurt, represents a natural complement to the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory brand," stated Frank Crail, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. "Aspen Leaf Yogurt provides the Company and its franchisees an exciting new growth opportunity in the rapidly growing 'better for you' segment of the estimated annual multi-billion dollar frozen yogurt market...

Company Notes First Rise In December Same-Store Sales In Three Years

DURANGO, Colo., Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) (the "Company"), which franchises gourmet chocolate and confection stores and manufactures an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, today reported its operating results for the third quarter and first nine months of FY2010.

For the three months ended November 30, 2009, total revenues declined 7.6 percent to approximately $6.9 million, compared with revenues of approximately $7.4 million in the third quarter of the previous fiscal year. Same-store sales at franchised retail outlets decreased approximately 3.3 percent during the most recent quarter, when compared with the third quarter of the previous fiscal year, in a continuing reflection of the impact of economic recession upon retailing in general, and customer traffic at regional shopping malls in particular...

DURANGO, Colo. /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) today announced that it will host an investor conference call at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, January 7, 2010, to discuss its operating results for the third quarter and first nine months of FY2010, along with other topics of interest. The Company plans to report its third quarter and nine-month operating results earlier the same day.

The Company will host a conference call Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 4:15 p.m. EST to discuss its operating results for the third quarter FY2010 and other topics of interest. To participate in the conference call, please dial 800-860-2442 (international/local participants dial 412-858-4600) approximately five minutes prior to 4:15 p...

DURANGO, Colo., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) (the "Company"), which franchises gourmet chocolate and confection stores and manufactures an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, today reported its operating results for the second quarter and first half of FY2010.

For the three months ended August 31, 2009, total revenues decreased 3.2 percent to approximately $6.1 million, compared with revenues of approximately $6.3 million in the second quarter of the previous fiscal year. While same-store sales at franchised retail outlets decreased 4.8 percent, when compared with the prior-year quarter, the decrease was smaller than the 6.7 percent decline recorded in the first quarter of FY2010...

DURANGO, Colo., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) (the "Company"), which franchises gourmet chocolate and confection stores and manufactures premium chocolates and other confectionery products, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a second quarter cash dividend of $0.10 per common share outstanding. The cash dividend will be payable September 18, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 8, 2009.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc., headquartered in Durango, Colorado, is an international franchiser of gourmet chocolate and confection stores and a manufacturer of an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products...

Company Declares First Quarter Cash Dividend Of $0.10 Per Share May 20, 2009 // Franchising.com // Durango, Colorado -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Market: "RMCF"), which franchises gourmet chocolate and confection stores and manufactures an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, today reported its operating results for the quarter and fiscal year ended February 28, 2009.

For the fiscal year ended February 28, 2009 (FY2009), total revenues declined 10.5 percent to approximately $28.6 million, compared with approximately $31.9 million in the fiscal year ended February 29, 2008 (FY2008). Same-store sales at franchised retail units decreased 5.4 percent during FY2009, when compared with the previous fiscal year...

DURANGO, Colo., May 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) today announced that it will host an investor conference call at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, to discuss its operating results for the quarter and fiscal year ended February 28, 2009, along with other topics of interest. The Company plans to report its FY2009 operating results earlier the same day.

The Company will host a conference call Tuesday May 19, 2009 at 4:15 p.m. EDT to discuss its operating results for FY2009 and other topics of interest. To participate in the conference call, please dial 800-860-2442 (international/local participants dial 412-858-4600) approximately five minutes prior to 4:15 p.m...

CO-BRANDED STORES DRIVE DOUBLE-DIGIT SALES GAINS DURING TEST PROGRAM

DURANGO, Colo. and SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF), which franchises gourmet chocolate and confection stores and manufactures an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, and Cold Stone Creamery, which franchises super-premium ice cream stores, today announced the expansion of the companies' co-branding option to several hundred stores nationwide based on the double-digit sales gains posted by the test stores, to date.

Under the terms of an agreement that was announced in October 2008, the two companies agreed to operate a limited number of franchised stores that were co-branded with both the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and the Cold Stone Creamery brands...