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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results

1. RMCF reported first-quarter revenue of $6.4 million, flat year-over-year. 2. Net loss improved to $0.3 million from $1.7 million last year. 3. Operating efficiency initiatives are expected to enhance profit margins. 4. New store openings and brand refresh aim to boost customer engagement. 5. Management highlighted strategic focus on profitable growth and franchisee support.

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Why Bullish?

The reduced net loss and improved gross profit indicate financial recovery. Past performance shows that operational improvements lead to positive market responses.

How important is it?

RMCF's focus on profitability and growth is crucial for investor confidence. Ongoing improvement in financial health and strategic initiatives are significant.

Why Short Term?

Immediate effects from recent operational changes and store openings may drive near-term interest. Historical data show that franchise success generally translates to stock performance.

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Management to Host Conference Call Tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time July 15, 2025 16:35 ET  | Source: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. DURANGO, Colo., July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) (the “Company”, “we”, “RMC”, or “Rocky Mountain Chocolate”), America’s Chocolatier™ and a leading franchiser of a premium chocolate and confectionary retail store concept, is reporting financial and operating results for its first quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended May 31, 2025. “We are executing against a clearly defined plan to rebuild Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory into a disciplined and profitable business,” said Jeff Geygan, Interim CEO of the Company. “In the first quarter, we advanced a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening our operating model and elevating franchisee performance. We rolled out a simplified freight program to support fresher inventory, realigned pricing across categories to better reflect product value, and accelerated adoption of our new Point of Sale (POS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. These efforts are bringing greater visibility and accountability to our network, and we’re already seeing stronger alignment with our franchise partners. “We have also made tangible progress in elevating the customer experience. Our Charleston location reflects our refreshed branding and in-store layout, and it's providing early insight into how customers are engaging with the updated look and feel of the store. It’s performing well in a previously untapped market and has provided valuable takeaways to guide upcoming openings. With our new store in Chicago expected to open before the holidays and several leases under negotiation, we are well underway in rebuilding our new store pipeline. Meanwhile, our brand refresh, including new packaging, in-store merchandising and a fully redesigned e-commerce platform, will begin rolling out systemwide this summer. These updates are deliberately sequenced to ensure consistency across the digital and in-store experience.” Geygan added, “Although there is still work to be done, we now have the operational foundation and strategic focus required to execute effectively. Our priorities remain unchanged: deliver profitable results, expand our store footprint, and provide our franchisees with the tools and support they need to succeed. Ongoing pricing initiatives and operational changes are beginning to drive margin improvement. With stronger systems in place, we believe we are well-positioned to sustain progress in the quarters ahead. We believe the momentum we’ve built this quarter is a clear signal that our transformation is taking hold.” Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Financial Results vs. Year-Ago Quarter Total revenue was $6.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, which was essentially flat compared to the year-ago quarter.Total product and retail gross profit was $0.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, compared to $(0.3) million in the year-ago quarter. The increase was attributable to improved pricing and production efficiencies.Total costs and expenses were $6.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, down from $8.0 million in the year-ago quarter. The decrease was primarily the result of improved operating efficiencies and lower general and administrative costs.Net loss was $0.3 million or $(0.04) per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, compared to a net loss of $1.7 million or $(0.26) per share in the year-ago quarter.EBITDA for the three months ending May 31, 2025, was $0.2 million compared with EBITDA for the three months ending May 31, 2024, of $(1.4) million. Conference Call Information The Company will conduct a conference call to discuss its financial results. A question-and-answer session will follow management’s opening remarks. The conference call details are as follows: Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025Time: 9:00 a.m. Eastern timeDial-in registration link: hereLive webcast registration link: here Please dial into the conference call 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting to the conference call, please contact the Company’s investor relations team at RMCF@elevate-ir.com. The conference call will also be broadcast live and available for replay in the investor relations section of the Company’s website at https://ir.rmcf.com/. About Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. is a leading franchiser of a premium chocolate and confectionary retail store concept. As America’s Chocolatier™, the Company has been producing an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, including gourmet caramel apples since 1981. Headquartered in Durango, Colorado, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is ranked among Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® for 2025 and Franchise Times’ Franchise 400® for 2024. The Company and its franchisees and licensees operate nearly 260 Rocky Mountain Chocolate stores across the United States, with several international locations. The Company's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "RMCF." Non-GAAP Financial Measures To supplement the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, the Company provides investors with the non-GAAP financial measure EBITDA. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) before interest, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Management uses EBITDA because it believes this metric provides useful insight into the Company’s core operating performance and cash-generating capabilities by removing the impact of non-operational and non-cash expenses. This non-GAAP financial measure has inherent limitations and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP performance metrics such as net income or income from operations. Management uses EBITDA only in conjunction with such GAAP results to evaluate overall performance. The Company is not providing a reconciliation for future expectations of EBITDA due to the volatility of certain required inputs that are not available without unreasonable efforts. Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes statements of our expectations, intentions, plans and beliefs that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are intended to come within the safe harbor protection provided by those sections. These forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties. The statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this press release are forward-looking statements. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this document may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "will," "intend," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "plan," "estimate," "potential," “may,” “would,” “could,” “continue,” “likely,” “might,” “seek,” “outlook,” “explore,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. However, the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future, including statements regarding future financial and operating results, our business strategy and plan, our strategic priorities, our store pipeline, and our transformation, are forward-looking statements. Management of the Company believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made. However, caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements because such statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In addition, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: inflationary impacts, the outcome of legal proceedings, changes in the confectionery business environment, seasonality, consumer interest in our products, receptiveness of our products internationally, consumer and retail trends, costs and availability of raw materials, competition, the success of our co-branding strategy, the success of international expansion efforts, and the effect of government regulations. For a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements contained herein, please see the section entitled “Risk Factors” contained in our periodic reports, each filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investor Contact Sean Mansouri, CFAElevate IR720-330-2829RMCF@elevate-ir.com  Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. and SubsidiariesCondensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands, except share and per share amounts)   May 31, 2025 (unaudited)  February 28,2025 Assets      Current Assets      Cash and cash equivalents $893  $720 Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses of $301 and $307, respectively  2,327   3,405 Notes receivable, current portion, less current portion of the allowance for credit losses of $28 and $28, respectively  76   11 Refundable income taxes  64   64 Inventories  4,633   4,630 Other  389   393 Total current assets  8,382   9,223 Property and Equipment, Net  9,238   9,409 Other Assets      Notes receivable  106   69 Goodwill  576   576 Intangible assets, net  203   210 Lease right of use asset  1,125   1,241 Other  466   447 Total other assets  2,476   2,543 Total Assets $20,096  $21,175 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity      Current Liabilities      Accounts payable $4,172  $4,816 Accrued salaries and wages  575   697 Gift card liabilities  648   649 Other accrued expenses  150   80 Contract liabilities  137   139 Lease liability  480   488 Total current liabilities  6,162   6,869 Note payable  5,961   5,957 Lease Liability, Less Current Portion  660   770 Contract Liabilities, Less Current Portion  581   604 Total Liabilities  13,364   14,200 Commitments and Contingencies      Stockholders' Equity      Preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share; 250,000 authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding  -   - Common stock, $0.001 par value, 46,000,000 shares authorized, 7,764,484 shares and 7,722,174 shares issued and outstanding, respectively  8   8 Additional paid-in capital  12,436   12,355 Accumulated deficit  (5,712)  (5,388)Total stockholders' equity  6,732   6,975 Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $20,096  $21,175   Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)(Unaudited)   Three Months Ended May 31,   2025  2024 Revenues      Sales $4,718  $5,279 Franchise and royalty fees  1,655   1,128 Total Revenue  6,373   6,407        Costs and Expenses      Cost of sales  4,392   5,586 Franchise costs  595   541 Sales and marketing  206   430 General and administrative  1,001   1,239 Retail operating  206   199 Depreciation and amortization, exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense of $228 and $196, respectively, included in cost of sales  118   42 Total costs and expenses  6,518   8,037        Loss from Operations  (145)  (1,630)       Other Income (Expense)      Interest expense  (188)  (35)Interest income  9   7 Other income (expense), net  (179)  (28)       Loss Before Income Taxes  (324)  (1,658)       Income Tax Provision (Benefit)  -  -        Net Loss  (324)  (1,658)       Basic Loss per Common Share $(0.04) $(0.26)Diluted Loss per Common Share $(0.04) $(0.26)       Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic  7,742,317   6,322,329 Dilutive Effect of Employee Stock Awards  -  - Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted  7,742,317   6,322,329 

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