Franchise Fee: $39,500
Royalty: $600 / month goes up $100 / month every year
Total Investment: $190,000 - $190,000
Can Be Home Based: No

Founded: 1995
Franchised: 1999
VetFran Member: No

Schakolad Chocolate Factory are hand-made, fine European-style chocolates made on the premises for customers to watch. The active owners, 2nd and 3rd generation Chocolatiers have over 65 years of experience in chocolate making. Schakolad's goal is to become the premiere high quality chocolatier in the U.S and International markets. The Schakolad secret is not only the recipe, but the art of quality chocolate making...using European chocolate and preparing each of our 70 varieties of delicacies by hand, fresh at each location. With 6 different income streams, no wonder Entrepreneur Magazine voted Schakolad Chocolate Factory as one of the Top Franchises! These income streams are as follows:

(1) Retail sector
(2) Corporate clients gifts and logos (business to business)
(3) Hotels (we currently have the logos of all of the major hotel chains)
(4) Wedding and Party Favors
(5) “Make Your Own Chocolate” event, Field Trips and Interactive Birthday Parties at the store and
(6) Chocolate Fountain Rentals.


Therefore, franchisees can create their own destiny by how much they are willing to market the chocolates to local customers using the 6 different income streams. We are looking for Franchise candidates that are outgoing and enjoy being with people - either at the store or by promoting to customers what Schakolad products can do for them. Many Schakolad stores also offer coffee beverages as well as our own blend of Schako Latte™ and Gelato Ice Cream. Fresh chocolate and beverages prove to be a great combination in drawing a large number of customers throughout the day and in summer months.

Please ask candidate to look at our franchise website: www.chocolatefranchise.com