1947
209
$125,000
$40,000
$870,081
No
At Kilwins, we don’t just serve sweets—we craft memories. Since 1947, Kilwins has delighted generations with hand-crafted confections, served in a welcoming, open-kitchen environment where guests experience the joy of watching their favorite treats being made fresh daily.
Our signature offerings include Hand-Crafted Chocolates, Original Recipe Ice Cream, freshly made Fudge, Caramel Apples, Caramel Corn, Brittles, and an ever-growing lineup of celebratory confections. Every bite brings out the nostalgic charm of Americana with a modern twist, blending time-honored recipes with premium ingredients.
From the irresistible aroma of warm fudge being paddled on marble tables to the cheerful scoop of creamy ice cream in a handmade waffle cone, Kilwins is a multi-sensory experience designed to delight customers of all ages.
Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, treating a loved one, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, Kilwins is a destination of joy, quality, and timeless flavor.
Established: 1947
First Unit Franchised: NA
Franchised Units: 207
Company Owned Units: 4
States Registered In: Alabama - AL, Alaska - AK, Colorado - CO, Connecticut - CT, Delaware - DE, Florida - FL, Georgia - GA, Illinois - IL, Indiana - IN, Iowa - IA, Kansas - KS, Kentucky - KY, Maine - ME, Massachusetts - MA, Michigan - MI, Minnesota - MN, Mississippi - MS, Missouri - MO, Nebraska - NE, New York - NY, North Carolina - NC, North Dakota - ND, Ohio - OH, Oklahoma - OK, Pennsylvania - PA, Rhode Island - RI, South Carolina - SC, Tennessee - TN, Texas - TX, Virginia - VA, West Virginia - WV, Wisconsin - WI
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No
Financial Assistance Provided: Yes
Specify: Third party- companies
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Specify: We have a real estate arm of the business within the organization as well on the outside with a 3rd party.
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Specify: We have a real estate arm of the business within the organization as well on the outside with a 3rd party.
Recruiting Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
Training:
If they are going to be owner operator, they will come in for the day and look at inventory, start making fresh fudge, caramel apples or gather the materials to begin.
Look at sales from prior day and make deposits as needed.
Hire additional help if needed
Get out in the community and get to know the community,
If they are not going to be owner operator then they will connect with the GM to get things going for the store.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Ideal Candidate: Customer Centric, Focus on quality and experience, Inspiring leadership qualities, Detail-oriented, Community focused. Hard-working, caring people who have a passion for providing a superior customer experience while using a business model that can support the realization of their life’s goals.
Cash Investment: $125,000
Total Investment: $451,229 - $870,081
Minimum Net Worth: $500,000
Single Unit Franchise Fee: $40,000
Franchise Fee for each addtion unit: $30,000
Royalty: 5%
Ad: 3%
Average Number of Employees at Start/at Maturity: 10-15 part- time employees
Item 19: Yes
Visa Candidates: No
Passive Ownership: No
Semi-Passive Ownership: Yes
Specify: The franchisee will hire a GM that will run their location- this will take a considerable more capital to do so.
Home-Based: No
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes($10,000)
