{"id":927027,"date":"2026-01-13T17:14:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T22:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/rocky-mountain-chocolate-factory-reports-third-quarter-fiscal-2026-financial-results\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T17:14:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T22:14:26","slug":"rocky-mountain-chocolate-factory-reports-third-quarter-fiscal-2026-financial-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/rocky-mountain-chocolate-factory-reports-third-quarter-fiscal-2026-financial-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Improved Operating Performance Drives Meaningful Gains in Gross Margin and Profitability\u00a0<\/em>\n <\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Executed Milestone Franchise Area Development Agreement to Bring 34 New Stores to Market <\/em><\/p>\n

\n Management to Host Conference Call Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time<\/em>\n <\/p>\n

DURANGO, Colo., Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) (the \u201cCompany\u201d, \u201cwe\u201d, \u201cRMCF\u201d, or \u201cRocky Mountain Chocolate Factory\u201d), America\u2019s Chocolatier\u2122 and a leading franchiser of a premium chocolate and confectionary retail store concept, is reporting financial and operating results for its third quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended November 30, 2025.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring the third quarter, we continued to execute our margin-first transformation, making deliberate decisions to exit lower-margin revenue streams and prioritize profitability,\u201d said Jeff Geygan, Interim CEO of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. \u201cThis led to meaningful improvement in gross profit and margin, which remains our primary focus as we reposition the business for sustainable growth. Ongoing initiatives related to pricing adjustments, SKU rationalization and improved product mix are beginning to take hold, even as we work through higher input costs and near-term operational inefficiencies tied to production transitions.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the same time, we are seeing very encouraging momentum across our franchise development pipeline. We currently have two new stores under construction and announced a new Area Development Agreement with four franchisees that will bring 34 new stores to market, reflecting growing interest from well-capitalized, financially sophisticated, multi-unit operators who are aligned with our refreshed strategy and brand direction. Our franchise development team is actively working to capitalize on new franchise opportunities, supported by improved digital marketing and a targeted approach to identifying the right partners for long-term success.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSubsequent to quarter end,\u201d Geygan continued, \u201cwe took important steps to strengthen our financial position by completing a $2.7 million equity capital raise, allowing us to reduce leverage and reinforce our balance sheet with additional working capital. This improved liquidity provides greater flexibility to invest in our operations and advance key strategic initiatives.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we continue through our transformational process, we are increasingly focused on leveraging the tools and capabilities we\u2019ve put in place to drive stronger execution across the system. With over 120 franchise stores now live on our new point-of-sale platform, we expect to have greater visibility into customer behavior and store-level performance, enabling more informed, data-driven decisions that can enhance franchisee performance over time. Further, our recently launched third-party delivery and catering service integration expands digital capabilities and off-premise access while preserving attractive economics for our franchise partners. Alongside a broader set of operational and technology initiatives underway, we believe these efforts are strengthening system-wide visibility and execution as we continue to scale.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results vs. Year-Ago Quarter <\/strong>\n <\/p>\n