Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Named Among the Top Franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® Ranking
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) has been recognized among the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® ranking, a prestigious industry benchmark that evaluates franchises based on over 150 data points including costs, growth, support, and financial strength.
The Company, which has been producing premium chocolates and confectionery products since 1981, received this recognition as part of the 46th annual ranking by Entrepreneur magazine.
Interim CEO Jeff Geygan highlighted this achievement as a reflection of the company's operational improvements, team dedication, and strong partnerships with franchisees. The ranking is widely regarded as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees and a competitive measure for franchisors in the industry.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) è stata riconosciuta tra le prime 500 franchigie nella classifica Franchise 500® di Entrepreneur, un prestigioso riferimento del settore che valuta le franchigie sulla base di oltre 150 punti dati, inclusi costi, crescita, supporto e solidità finanziaria.
L'azienda, che produce cioccolatini e prodotti dolciari di alta qualità dal 1981, ha ricevuto questo riconoscimento come parte della 46a edizione annuale della classifica della rivista Entrepreneur.
Il CEO ad interim Jeff Geygan ha sottolineato questo risultato come una riflessione dei miglioramenti operativi dell'azienda, della dedizione del team e delle solide partnership con i franchisee. La classifica è ampiamente considerata una risorsa inestimabile per i potenziali franchisee e un parametro competitivo per i franchisor nel settore.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) ha sido reconocida entre las 500 principales franquicias en el ranking Franchise 500® de Entrepreneur, un prestigioso referente de la industria que evalúa las franquicias en base a más de 150 puntos de datos, incluidos costos, crecimiento, apoyo y fortaleza financiera.
La compañía, que ha estado produciendo chocolates y productos de confitería de alta calidad desde 1981, recibió este reconocimiento como parte del 46.º ranking anual de la revista Entrepreneur.
El CEO interino Jeff Geygan destacó este logro como un reflejo de las mejoras operativas de la empresa, la dedicación del equipo y las sólidas asociaciones con los franquiciados. El ranking es ampliamente considerado como un recurso invaluable para los posibles franquiciados y una medida competitiva para los franquiciadores en la industria.
로키 마운틴 초콜릿 팩토리 (RMCF)는 기업의 프랜차이즈 500® 순위에서 상위 500개 프랜차이즈 중 하나로 인정받았습니다. 이는 비용, 성장, 지원 및 재무 강도 등 150개 이상의 데이터 포인트를 기반으로 프랜차이즈를 평가하는 권위 있는 산업 기준입니다.
1981년부터 프리미엄 초콜릿과 제과 제품을 생산해온 이 회사는 Entrepreneur 매잡의 46회 연례 순위의 일환으로 이 인정을 받았습니다.
임시 CEO 제프 가이건은 이 성과를 회사의 운영 개선, 팀의 헌신 및 프랜차이즈와의 강력한 파트너십의 반영으로 강조했습니다. 이 순위는 잠재적인 프랜차이즈에게는 귀중한 자원으로, 프랜차이저에게는 업계에서의 경쟁력 있는 척도로 널리 여겨집니다.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) a été reconnue parmi les 500 meilleures franchises dans le classement Franchise 500® d'Entrepreneur, un repère prestigieux de l'industrie qui évalue les franchises en fonction de plus de 150 points de données, y compris les coûts, la croissance, le soutien et la solidité financière.
L'entreprise, qui produit des chocolats et des confiseries haut de gamme depuis 1981, a reçu cette reconnaissance dans le cadre du 46e classement annuel du magazine Entrepreneur.
Le PDG par intérim Jeff Geygan a souligné cette réalisation comme un reflet des améliorations opérationnelles de l'entreprise, de la dévotion de l'équipe et des fortes partenariats avec les franchisés. Ce classement est largement considéré comme une ressource inestimable pour les franchisés potentiels et une mesure de compétitivité pour les franchiseurs dans l'industrie.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) wurde unter den 500 besten Franchises im Franchise 500®-Ranking von Entrepreneur anerkannt, einem renommierten Branchenmaßstab, der Franchises anhand von über 150 Datenpunkten bewertet, einschließlich Kosten, Wachstum, Unterstützung und finanzieller Stärke.
Das Unternehmen, das seit 1981 hochwertige Schokoladen- und Süßwarenprodukte herstellt, erhielt diese Auszeichnung im Rahmen des 46. jährlichen Rankings des Entrepreneur-Magazins.
Interim-CEO Jeff Geygan betonte diesen Erfolg als ein Zeichen für die operativen Verbesserungen des Unternehmens, die Hingabe des Teams und die starken Partnerschaften mit den Franchise-Nehmern. Das Ranking wird weitgehend als unschätzbare Ressource für potenzielle Franchisenehmer und als Wettbewerbskriterium für Franchisegeber in der Branche angesehen.
- Recognition in prestigious Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® ranking
- Demonstrated brand strength and operational excellence
- Strong franchise system validation
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DURANGO, Colo., Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) (the “Company”, “we”, or “RMCF”), America’s Chocolatier™ and a leading franchiser of a premium chocolate and confectionary retail store concept, has been producing an extensive line of premium chocolates, gourmet caramel apples and other confectionery products since 1981. The Company was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. For 46 years, achieving placement on the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® has been a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry and is recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees.
“We are honored to once again be recognized in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®,” said Jeff Geygan, Interim CEO of RMCF. “This achievement reflects the dedication of our team, the trust of our franchise partners, and the loyalty of our customers. It highlights the progress we’ve made through operational improvements and the collaborative partnership we share with our franchisees. As we continue to execute our strategic priorities, we remain committed to delivering value across our franchise system and building a brand that resonates with customers, franchisees and shareholders alike.”
Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, added, “The Franchise 500 is more than a list. It’s really a collection of life-changing opportunities, featuring strong and resilient brands that future franchisees will be proud to be a part of. “This year’s honorees represent the bold ideas, operational excellence, and adaptability that make franchising a cornerstone of entrepreneurial success.”
In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 46-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors, including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.
Over its 46 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.
To view Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2025 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands as of January 14, 2025.
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 nearly 260 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."
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