Kilwin's Chocolates Franchise Franchise

Candy and ice cream shop

In 1947 Don and Katy Kilwin opened Kilwin's Bakery in Petoskey, Michigan. Soon after opening the bakery, the Kilwins began making candy. Six years later the Kilwins sold their bakery to focus on candy making full-time, and in 1978 sold the candy business to Wayne and Lorene Rose. The Roses began offering Kilwin's franchises in 1981.

Today Kilwin's Chocolates, now owned by Don and Robin McCarty, sells chocolates, fudge and ice cream from shops located in malls and strip centers across the country.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Kilwin's Chocolates Franchise franchise?

Total Investment: $288,700-$599,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

How to contact Kilwin's Chocolates Franchise

Kilwin's Chocolates Franchise
355 N. Division Rd.
Petoskey, MI
49770

Phone: (231)439-0972
Fax: (231)439-6829

Website: Visit Website

Franchise History

When did the first Kilwin's Chocolates Franchise open? 1946
When did Kilwin's Chocolates Franchise start franchising? 1982

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2005 48 0 0 3

2004 47 0 0 2

2003 45 0 0 2

2002 44 0 0 3

2001 40 0 0 4

Expansion Plans

United States: Alabama, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia,

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No No

Startup Costs No No

Equipment No No

Inventory No No

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Business Operations

28% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Listing Tags

handmade chocolates, confections, handmade fudge, truffles, gift chocolates, fudge, mackinac, mackinaw, gifts, kilwins, fine chocolates, sweets, treats, gourmet gifts, gourmet chocolates, boxed chocolates, boxed gifts, gourmet baskets, chocolate gift baskets, holiday baskets, caramel, caramel corn, macaroon, franchising

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