Kilwins Chocolates & Ice Cream Store

Kilwins is the country's largest family-owned, chocolate and ice cream manufacturer. The company was founded in 1932 by John Kilwin, Sr., who created a small dairy farm specializing in fresh milk products. Today, Kilwins has grown to include three retail locations with over 450 employees producing handmade chocolates and original recipe ice cream for customers across the United States. The Martin Family purchased its first location in 1991 and then opened another store nine years later under the name of "Kilwins Chocolates & Ice Cream Store". In 2003, they took over operations at their third location when it became available for purchase. This concept specializes in selling handmade chocolates, f

Running a small business is hard, but it's especially tough when you're not sure what you're doing wrong. It's tough to know where to start when you're just starting out in your own small business. You feel like you're working all the time and not making any progress. Kilwins can help. Our franchisees have access to exclusive training and support that will help them grow their businesses quickly and efficiently. Plus, with our wide variety of products, your customers are sure to find something they love.

The franchisor is Kilwins Chocolates Franchise, Inc., a Michigan corporation incorporated in March 1981, with its principal business address at 1050 Bay View Road, Petoskey, Michigan 49770. It is controlled by investment funds managed by Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC.