Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Acquires Longstanding Camarillo, California Store for Company-Owned Portfolio
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (NASDAQ:RMCF) has acquired its longstanding Camarillo, California franchise store, adding it to its company-owned portfolio. The store, which has been operating since October 1995 and managed by Kim LaMonica since 1996, joins RMCF's company-operated locations in Durango, CO, and Corpus Christi, TX.
The Camarillo location, situated in Ventura County, is one of fifteen RMCF stores in the Los Angeles area. The acquisition aligns with RMCF's strategy to operate select stores for innovation, implement retail best practices, and enhance profitability. The company plans to introduce its redesigned store experience and use the location to launch new products and refine customer experiences that will benefit the broader franchise system.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (NASDAQ:RMCF) ha rilevato il suo storico punto vendita di Camarillo, California, aggiungendolo al portafoglio di negozi di propriet脿 aziendale. Il negozio, operativo dall'ottobre 1995 e gestito da Kim LaMonica dal 1996, si unisce alle sedi gestite direttamente da RMCF a Durango, CO, e Corpus Christi, TX.
La location di Camarillo, situata nella contea di Ventura, 猫 una delle quindici insegne RMCF nell'area di Los Angeles. L'acquisizione rientra nella strategia di RMCF di gestire selezionati negozi per sperimentare innovazioni, applicare le migliori pratiche di vendita al dettaglio e migliorare la redditivit脿. La societ脿 prevede di introdurre la sua esperienza di negozio riprogettata e di utilizzare questa sede per lanciare nuovi prodotti e affinare le esperienze dei clienti a beneficio dell'intero sistema di franchising.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (NASDAQ:RMCF) ha adquirido su hist贸rico local franquiciado en Camarillo, California, incorpor谩ndolo a su cartera de tiendas de propiedad de la compa帽铆a. La tienda, que est谩 en funcionamiento desde octubre de 1995 y ha sido gestionada por Kim LaMonica desde 1996, se suma a las ubicaciones operadas por RMCF en Durango, CO, y Corpus Christi, TX.
La ubicaci贸n de Camarillo, situada en el condado de Ventura, es una de las quince tiendas de RMCF en el 谩rea de Los 脕ngeles. La adquisici贸n se alinea con la estrategia de RMCF de operar tiendas selectas para innovar, aplicar las mejores pr谩cticas minoristas y mejorar la rentabilidad. La empresa planea introducir su experiencia de tienda redise帽ada y utilizar esta ubicaci贸n para lanzar nuevos productos y perfeccionar las experiencias de los clientes en beneficio del sistema de franquicias en general.
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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (NASDAQ:RMCF) a rachet茅 sa boutique franchis茅e de longue date 脿 Camarillo, Californie, l'int茅grant 脿 son portefeuille de magasins d茅tenus par l'entreprise. La boutique, en activit茅 depuis octobre 1995 et dirig茅e par Kim LaMonica depuis 1996, rejoint les emplacements exploit茅s par RMCF 脿 Durango, CO, et Corpus Christi, TX.
Situ茅 dans le comt茅 de Ventura, le site de Camarillo est l'un des quinze magasins RMCF de la r茅gion de Los Angeles. Cette acquisition s'inscrit dans la strat茅gie de RMCF de g茅rer certaines boutiques en propre afin d'exp茅rimenter des innovations, d'appliquer les meilleures pratiques de vente au d茅tail et d'am茅liorer la rentabilit茅. La soci茅t茅 pr茅voit de d茅ployer son exp茅rience magasin repens茅e et d'utiliser ce site pour lancer de nouveaux produits et am茅liorer les exp茅riences clients, au b茅n茅fice du r茅seau de franchises dans son ensemble.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (NASDAQ:RMCF) hat sein langj盲hriges Franchise-Gesch盲ft in Camarillo, Kalifornien, 眉bernommen und in das eigene Unternehmensportfolio eingegliedert. Das Gesch盲ft, das seit Oktober 1995 betrieben wird und seit 1996 von Kim LaMonica gef眉hrt wird, erg盲nzt die von RMCF direkt betriebenen Standorte in Durango, CO, und Corpus Christi, TX.
Der Standort in Camarillo im Ventura County ist einer von f眉nfzehn RMCF-Shops im Gro脽raum Los Angeles. Die 脺bernahme steht im Einklang mit der Strategie von RMCF, ausgew盲hlte Filialen selbst zu betreiben, um Innovationen zu erproben, bew盲hrte Einzelhandelspraktiken umzusetzen und die Rentabilit盲t zu steigern. Das Unternehmen plant, das neu gestaltete Ladenkonzept einzuf眉hren und den Standort zu nutzen, um neue Produkte zu starten und Kundenerlebnisse zu verfeinern, wovon das gesamte Franchisesystem profitieren soll.
- Strategic acquisition in affluent Southern California market
- Addition of a well-established store with 28-year operating history
- Opportunity to implement new store design and retail innovations
- Expansion of company-owned portfolio in key growth market
- Acquisition cost and integration expenses not disclosed
- Potential operational challenges transitioning from franchise to company-owned model
DURANGO, Colo., Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) (the 鈥淐ompany鈥�, 鈥渨e鈥�, or 鈥淩MCF鈥�), America鈥檚 Chocolatier鈩� and a leading franchiser of a premium chocolate and confectionary retail store concept, today announced that it has acquired its Camarillo, California store from a franchisee. This store has delighted customers and served as a staple in the community for nearly three decades.
The store first opened its doors in October 1995 and has been operated by Kim LaMonica since 1996. Over the years, the Camarillo location has built a loyal customer base and become an integral part of the local community. By bringing this location into RMCF鈥檚 select group of Company-owned and operated stores, RMCF plans to build on its strong foundation and introduce its elegantly redesigned store experience to the area.
鈥淭he Camarillo store has been a cornerstone of our brand presence in Southern California, and we are thrilled to add it to our portfolio of Company-owned locations,鈥� said Jeff Geygan, Interim CEO of RMCF. 鈥淭his acquisition not only reflects the enduring appeal of our products in one of America鈥檚 most affluent communities but also advances our strategy of operating select stores where we can innovate, implement retail best practices, and further strengthen our profitability.鈥�
Located in Ventura County, Camarillo is one of fifteen Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory stores in the Los Angeles area and now joins both the Company鈥檚 Durango, CO flagship store and Corpus Christi, TX store as part of its Company-operated store base. The acquisition underscores RMCF鈥檚 commitment to expanding its presence in key markets and serving as many chocolate lovers as possible.
As part of its long-term growth strategy, RMCF intends to leverage its Company-owned stores to launch new products, refine customer experiences, and create operational excellence that benefits the broader franchise system. The Company is focused on selectively expanding its retail footprint in Southern California and other attractive markets.
About Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.
is a leading franchiser of a premium chocolate and confectionary retail store concept. As America鈥檚 Chocolatier鈩�, the Company has been producing an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, including gourmet caramel apples since 1981.聽Headquartered in Durango, Colorado, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is ranked among Entrepreneur鈥檚 Franchise 500庐聽for 2025 and Franchise Times鈥� Franchise 400庐聽for 2024. The Company and its franchisees and licensees operate over 250 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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