Candy

Kilwins

Petoskey, 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
$484,638 – $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

  • Donald McCarty

    Member, Board of Directors

  • Andrew Schwartz

    Member, Board of Directors

  • John King

    Member, Board of Directors

  • Kyle Smith

    Member, Board of Directors

  • Stephen R. Hooley

    Advisor

  • David Selvius

    Advisor

  • Brian Britton

    President and Chief Executive Officer, Member, Board of Directors

  • Robin Burgan

    Vice President of Finance, Secretary and Treasurer

  • Ronald A. Brunette

    Vice President of Store Design and Development

  • Angie Eckelkamp

    Chief Marketing Officer

On File

FDD years
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Franchisee records
170
Current roster rows
Signed, not open
59
FDD Item 20, Table 5
Franchising for
45 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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