Candy

Kilwins

Petosky, MI · Founded 1981 · KLWN

Kilwins Chocolates Franchise, Inc. franchises the right to operate Kilwins Full-Line Chocolates, Confectionery & Ice Cream Stores or Scoops & Sweets locations that sell high-quality candy, chocolate products, nuts, beverages, ice cream, and made-in-store items crafted according to approved recipes.

2026 Franchise 500
#113
187
units (2025)
8.7%
year over year

Units by Year

149
2022
164
2023
172
2024
187
2025

Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.

The Investment

Initial investment
$405,045 – $880,295
FDD Item 7
Franchise fee
$45,000
FDD Item 5
Ad fund
3%
FDD Item 6
Financial performance
Yes
FDD Item 19 disclosure
Royalty

5% of Gross Sales

Leadership

  • Brian Britton

    CEO

  • Robin Burgan

    CFO

  • Brad Williams

    COO

  • Ronald S Galbreath

    VP of Dev

  • Angie Eckelkamp

    CMO

  • Ronald A Brunette

    Vice President and Chief of Brand / Design

  • George Fabis

    Vice President of Information Technology

  • Christina Rodgers

    Dir of Franchise Development

  • Brian Crawford

    Development Manager

  • Brian Ognian

    Development Manager

On File

FDD years
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Franchisee records
200
Current roster rows
Signed, not open
59
FDD Item 20, Table 5
Franchising for
44 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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