2023

Kilwins is purchased by Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, bringing resources to drive brand growth.

2024

Top in category with Entrepreneur Franchise 500 for the 8th year in a row.

2020

Kilwins introduced a new smaller retail model, Kilwins Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop. 

2019

A new distribution center opened in Michigan, which now services the midwest, northeast, mid-Atlantic and western stores. 

2011

Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen & company retail store opened in Petoskey, Michigan. 

2011

Kilwins began to make Heritage Chocolate, using Kilwins proprietary recipes.

2005

Kilwins opens a second distribution center in Florida to service southern stores with a dedicated truck fleet. 

1995

Don & Robin McCarty purchased Kilwins with ambitions to expand the brand and retail presence.

1985

Kilwins adds Original Recipe Ice Cream to their sweet lineup.

1983

Kilwins began to expand its retail presence, opening the first franchised store.