Rocky Mountain Chocolate Appoints Kara Conklin as New Vice President of Franchise Development
13 Noviembre 2023 - 5:02PM
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) (the
“Company”, “we”, “RMC”, or “Rocky Mountain Chocolate”), an
international franchisor and producer of premium chocolates and
other confectionery products, including gourmet caramel apples,
today announced the completion of the rebuilding of the Company’s
senior leadership team with the appointment of Kara Conklin as its
new Vice President of Franchise Development, effective November
13th. She is reporting directly to Rob Sarlls, CEO of the Company.
The addition of Ms. Conklin completes Rocky Mountain Chocolate’s
senior leadership team. With this move, coupled with the Company’s
ongoing rebranding and store redesign efforts, Rocky Mountain
Chocolate is now poised to secure new store opening commitments,
from both existing franchisees and particularly new multi-unit
operators, toward realizing the Company’s strategic plan to open
over 100 new franchised stores over the next several years.
Ms. Conklin has nearly two decades of franchise development and
operating experience, beginning her career with the Subway®
network, Quiznos®, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®, and Jamba®, among
others. Most recently, she served as Director of Franchise Sales
for the West Coast for Focus Brands®, representing such brands as
Auntie Anne’s®, Cinnabon®, McAlister’s Deli®, Moe’s Southwest
Grill®, and Schlotzksy’s®.
“I am delighted to welcome Kara to the Rocky Mountain Chocolate
team,” said CEO Rob Sarlls. “Kara brings a wealth of highly
relevant experience, a strong track record with multi-unit
operators, and excitement for our brand transformation. Her passion
and drive to broadly expand Rocky Mountain Chocolate, both
geographically and especially with sophisticated franchisee
investors, will serve us well in driving store growth and increased
demand for our premium chocolate products.”
“I am honored to join the Rocky Mountain Chocolate family,
especially at this exciting pivotal moment in the Company’s
history,” said Ms. Conklin. “While a passion for, and love of,
chocolate has always been a driver for franchise investments,
substantial AUV growth since COVID, coupled with the brand’s new
look and pending store redesign, together make for a powerful and
compelling selling proposition. I am excited to work with our best
existing franchisees, as well as new multi-unit investors, to
expand Rocky Mountain Chocolate’s footprint.”
About Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory,
Inc.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (dba
“Rocky Mountain Chocolate”) is an international franchiser of
premium chocolate and confection stores, and a producer of an
extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery
products, including gourmet caramel apples. Rocky Mountain
Chocolate was named one of America’s Best on Newsweek's list of
"America's Best Retailers 2023" in the chocolate and candy stores
category. The Company is headquartered in Durango, Colorado. Its
subsidiaries, franchisees and licensees currently operate over 260
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."
Investor Contact
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