The sweetest opportunity

Kilwins Franchise Owners are ambitious, caring people who are passionate about our high-quality products and creating the sweetest customer experience possible. If that sounds like you, then we should talk.

What it takes to be a Kilwins Franchise Owner

It takes a unique person to be a part of one of the most unique franchise opportunities known for fine chocolates, made-in-store treats, premium ice cream and take-home gifts.

Required financial requirements

Liquid Capital	$175k
Net Worth	$500k

Desired personality traits

The following traits are particularly valuable when it comes to succeeding as a Kilwins Franchise Owner:

Invest in sweet success

Kinwins will work with you to create a store that fits your community’s needs.

Kilwins Initial Investment*

Tangible and Intangible Assets: $488,649 - $755,496

Initial Franchise Fee	$30,000 – $40,000
Construction Built-Out	$268,340 to $416,687
Equipment	$131,166 to $185,699
Store Construction Oversight Fee	$5,000 to $20,000
Point Of Sale System	$14,169
Inventory	$30,646 to $51,762
Signs and Awnings	$9,328 to $27,179

Start-up Expenses: $24,835 - $124,847

Advertising	$10,000
Insurance	$519 to $21,528
Training Expense	$5,066 to $7,559
Business Licenses	$25 to $1,200
Professional Fees	$750 to $5,000
Additional Funds	$8,000 to $75,000
Security Deposits	$475 to $4,560

Total Potential Investment $513,484 to $880,343

*This information can be found in Item 7 of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”) issued by Kilwins Chocolates Franchise, Inc. The data reflects the range of costs for many different items required to open a Kilwins store. Investment costs vary considerably from location to location based on many factors as listed in our FDD and your actual costs may vary, potentially substantially, depending on your specific location and circumstances.

Your next steps

Start your journey to becoming a Kilwins Franchise Owner by completing the steps below:

Step 1

Complete the form to schedule a consultation with our team.

Step 2

Complete a Request for Consideration and review our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

Step 3

Meet with a Kilwins Franchise Owner and complete a background review, Business Plan & Proforma

Step 4

Attend a Discovery Day at Kilwins’ headquarters.

Step 5

Sign a Franchise Agreement.

Step 6

Find a location and begin build out of the store (with Kilwins assistance).

Step 7

Attend Kilwins University.

Step 8

Open your first Kilwins store.

See what other Kilwins Franchise Owners are saying

“The Kilwins franchise comes with a thought-out comprehensive system streamlined for franchisee success.”

HEATHER, FRANCHISE OWNER
Kilwins Arlington Heights, IL