265 Turner Dr.
Durango, CO 81301
800#: (800) 438-7623
Tel: (970) 259-0554
Fax: (970) 259-5895
E-Mail:
Web Site: www.rmcfusa.com
Contact: Mr. C. Wade Folsom, Vice President Franchising
Retail sale of packaged and bulk chocolates, brittles, truffles, sauces, cocoas, coffees, assorted hard candies and related chocolate and non-chocolate items. In-store preparation of fudges, caramel apples and dipped fruits via interactive cooking demonstrations. Complete line of gift and holiday items. Supplemental retail sale of soft drinks, ice cream, cookies and brewed coffee.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1981; |
First Franchise: |
1982 |
| Franchise Units: |
183 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
38 |
| Total Units: |
221 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 202;
Canada -- 17;
International -- 1
> North America -- Operations in 41 States, 3 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 36 in CA, 22 in CO, 12 BC
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12-15 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: , , , , ,
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| Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,SD,VA,WA,WI |
| Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 4 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 800-1,200 SF; Factory Outlets
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Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$50K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$113-213K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$163K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$250K |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$19.5K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$19K |
|
Royalty: |
5% |
|
Advertising: |
1% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
5/5 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Discouraged |
| Encourage Conversions: |
N/A |
| Area Development Agreements: |
No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
No |
| Expand In Territory: |
Yes |
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
| Financial Assistance: |
Yes(I) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both) |
| Site Selection Assistance: |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: |
Yes |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
No |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
Yes |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
12 |
| On-Going Support: |
B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I
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here) |
| Training: |
7 Days Durango, CO; 5 Days Store Site. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
All United States |
| Canada: |
No |
| Overseas: |
All Countries |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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