Franchise Deep Dive: Peterbrooke Chocolatier Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data

Peterbrooke Chocolatier offers European style chocolate with an American twist, along with gift baskets and chocolate-making camps for children.

By Erica InmanStaff Writer

8:08AM • 03/19/24

LAST UPDATED: March 2024

FRANCHISE WEBSITE: https://www.peterbrooke.com/pages/own-a-franchise

NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 26

REPORTED COST TO GET IN: $212,750 to $333,500

REPORTED ROI (Item 19): not publicly available

Peterbrooke Chocolatier has been around for four decades and has kept its iconic color scheme and classic chocolate-covered treats the same ever since.

How Many Peterbrooke Chocolatier Locations Are There?

Peterbrooke Chocolatier got its start in 1983 when founder Phyllis Lockwood Geiger opened the first location in Jacksonville, Florida. She had a vision of bringing back the art of European chocolate making with an American twist, featuring cookies, pretzels and popcorn in her creations.

During the first location's first Christmas season, her neighborhood hosted its annual holiday festival and asked local merchants to provide treats. Geiger was unsure of what to serve the masses, as pricey handmade chocolates weren’t suitable for the occasion. In a spark of inspiration, she walked across to the local movie theater, purchased a bag of popcorn and got to work making chocolate to pour over the top. This chocolate-covered popcorn remains one of the brand’s most popular menu items to this day.

Today, the brand has 26 locations across the U.S.

What Is Peterbrooke Chocolatier’s Business Model?

Peterbrooke Chocolatier offers a variety of sweet treats at its counter, including gelato, hand-dipped pretzels, truffles, hand-dipped strawberries and chocolate popcorn. In addition to visiting the shops, consumers are able to purchase products online. Corporate gift baskets and special occasion baskets are available, too.

The brand also offers children spring and summer camps consisting of chocolate making classes.

How Much Can Peterbrooke Chocolatier Franchise Owners Make?

The brand does not make this information publicly available. Prospective owners can access this information through the brand’s most recent Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

How Much Does It Cost To Open Peterbrooke Chocolatier?

The total initial investment necessary to begin operation of a Peterbrooke Chocolatier franchise ranges from $212,750 to $333,500.

What Is the Franchise Fee for Peterbrooke Chocolatier?

The franchise fee required to begin operation of a Peterbrooke Chocolatier franchise is $25,000, which must be paid to the franchisor. Discounts are available for multiple locations after the purchase of an initial franchise location, and veterans are offered a discount of 20%.

Who’s On Peterbrooke Chocolatier’s Leadership Team?

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