Every material Form 8-K Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. has filed with the SEC since August 24, 2026, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory reported a fiscal second-quarter net loss of $1.3 million, up from $0.7 million a year earlier, on total revenue of $6.7 million, down from $6.8 million. The company also sold its Durango facility for $6.6 million to a company controlled by the family of its interim CEO and took a $2.0 million Alpine Bank term loan secured by substantially all of its assets, while a board committee is exploring strategic alternatives that may include a sale.
Q2 fiscal 2027 (ended August 31, 2026) total revenue was $6.7 million versus $6.8 million a year earlier.
Net loss was $1.3 million, or $(0.14) per share, compared with $0.7 million, or $(0.09) per share.
Gross margin improved to 8.0% from (0.6)%, while total costs and expenses rose to $7.7 million from $7.3 million.
On October 16, 2026, the Durango property was sold to American Heritage Legacies, LLC for $6.6 million, and a $2.0 million Alpine Bank loan maturing October 16, 2028 was funded.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory agreed to sell its Durango, Colorado property, which serves as its corporate headquarters and production and warehouse facility, to American Heritage Legacies, LLC for $6.6 million, and will lease it back for 10 years. The buyer is controlled by the family of Interim CEO Allen Harper, making the deal a related party transaction, and proceeds will repay $6.6 million of notes at 12% annual interest held by entities affiliated with board members Steven L. Craig and Jeffrey R. Geygan, which reduces debt but commits the company to rent and a possible buyback obligation if control changes.
Sale price is $6.6 million; closing is expected on or about October 15, 2026, with an independent appraisal supporting the price
Net proceeds are expected to repay $6.6 million of notes accruing 12% per annum, held by RMC Credit Facility LLC and RMCF2 Credit, LLC
Lease has a 10-year initial term, first-year annual rent of $624,000 rising 2% a year, and an option to renew for 10 more years
On a change of control, the lease terminates and, at the landlord's option, the company must buy back the property for the greater of $6.93 million or appraised value
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory appointed David Denker, its former Vice President of Franchise Development, as Chief Operating Officer, with the filing stating an effective date of August 14, 2026. He will oversee operations, including Durango manufacturing, franchise operations and franchise development, and the filing sets out his base salary and incentive terms.
Board approved the appointment on August 18, 2026, effective August 14, 2026
Annual base salary of $185,000, with an initial annual cash bonus target of 50% of base salary
Restricted stock unit grant valued at $82,500 at target performance, subject to performance goals and continued service
Responsibilities expanded to include Durango manufacturing and production, franchise operations and franchise development
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