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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
    For the quarterly period ended August 31, 2005
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
  For the transition period from                      to                     
Commission file number 0-14749
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Colorado
(State of incorporation)
84-0910696
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
265 Turner Drive, Durango, CO 81303
(Address of principal executive offices)
(970) 259-0554
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange act). Yes o No þ.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange act). Yes o No þ.
On September 30, 2005 the registrant had outstanding 6,399,109 shares of its common stock, $.03 par value.
The exhibit index is located on page 18.
 
 

 


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ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC.
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
         
        Page No.
  FINANCIAL INFORMATION    
  Financial Statements   3-10
 
  Statements of Income   3
 
  Balance Sheets   4
 
  Statements of Cash Flows   5
 
  Notes to Interim Financial Statements   6
  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
   
 
     Results of Operations   10
  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk   16
  Controls and Procedures   17
  OTHER INFORMATION    
  Legal Proceedings   17
  Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds   17
  Defaults Upon Senior Securities   17
  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders   18
  Other Information   18
  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K   18
SIGNATURES   20
 Business Loan Agreement
 Promissory Note
 Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 302
 Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 302
 Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 906
 Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 906

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC.
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended August 31,     Six Months Ended August 31,  
    2005     2004     2005     2004  
Revenues
                               
Sales
  $ 5,109,738     $ 4,539,188     $ 9,141,268     $ 8,123,024  
Franchise and royalty fees
    1,473,422       1,328,749       2,808,693       2,470,197  
Total revenues
    6,583,160       5,867,937       11,949,961       10,593,221  
 
                               
Costs and Expenses
                               
Cost of sales
    3,017,913       2,558,302       5,415,512       4,703,688  
Franchise costs
    306,704       317,352       645,053       612,308  
Sales and marketing
    284,911       272,351       590,660       547,271  
General and administrative
    507,023       525,018       1,035,967       1,033,793  
Retail operating
    473,546       379,308       862,474       726,203  
Depreciation and amortization
    204,257       201,264       413,865       402,883  
Total costs and expenses
    4,794,354       4,253,595       8,963,531       8,026,146  
 
                               
Income from Operations
    1,788,806       1,614,342       2,986,430       2,567,075  
 
                               
Other Income (Expense)
                               
Interest expense
          (24,068 )     (19,652 )     (51,577 )
Interest income
    17,527       22,982       49,500       49,385  
Total other, net
    17,527       (1,086 )     29,848       (2,192 )
 
                               
Income Before Income Taxes
    1,806,333       1,613,256       3,016,278       2,564,883  
 
                               
Provision for Income Taxes
    682,795       609,810       1,140,155       969,525  
 
                               
Net Income
  $ 1,123,538     $ 1,003,446     $ 1,876,123     $ 1,595,358  
 
                               
Basic Earnings per Common Share
  $ .18     $ .17     $ .30     $ .27  
Diluted Earnings per Common Share
  $ .17     $ .16     $ .28     $ .25  
 
                               
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
    6,270,974       5,969,852       6,218,478       5,985,715  
Dilutive Effect of Stock Options
    469,741       460,608       490,423       444,807  
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding, Assuming Dilution
    6,740,715       6,430,460       6,708,901       6,430,522  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
                 
    August 31,     February 28,  
    2005     2005  
    (unaudited)        
Assets
               
Current Assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 2,199,475     $ 4,438,876  
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $56,329 and $80,641 respectively
    3,212,035       2,943,835  
Notes receivable
    393,550       451,845  
Refundable income taxes
          364,630  
Inventories, less reserve for slow moving inventory of $48,141 and $127,345, respectively
    3,530,753       2,518,212  
Deferred income taxes
    156,623       156,623  
Other
    500,464       250,886  
Total current assets
    9,992,900       11,124,907  
 
               
Property and Equipment, Net
    6,673,411       6,125,981  
 
               
Other Assets
               
Notes receivable, less valuation allowance of $52,005
    221,146       400,084  
Goodwill, net
    1,133,751       1,133,751  
Intangible assets, net
    390,841       426,827  
Other
    136,315       36,424  
Total other assets
    1,882,053       1,997,086  
 
               
Total assets
  $ 18,548,364     $ 19,247,974  
 
               
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
               
Current Liabilities
               
Current maturities of long-term debt
  $     $ 126,000  
Accounts payable
    689,131       1,088,476  
Accrued salaries and wages
    403,719       1,160,937  
Other accrued expenses
    792,135       324,215  
Dividend payable
    430,241       417,090  
Total current liabilities
    2,315,226       3,116,718  
 
               
Long-Term Debt, Less Current Maturities
          1,539,084  
 
               
Deferred Income Taxes
    698,602       698,602  
 
               
Commitments and Contingencies
               
 
               
Stockholders’ Equity
               
Common stock, $.03 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 6,353,397 and 6,136,180 issued and outstanding
    190,602       184,085  
Additional paid-in capital
    11,658,632       11,051,187  
Retained earnings
    3,685,302       2,658,298  
Total stockholders’ equity
    15,534,536       13,893,570  
 
               
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 18,548,364     $ 19,247,974  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    August 31,  
    2005     2004  
Cash Flows From Operating activities
               
Net income
  $ 1,876,123     $ 1,595,358  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
Provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    413,865       402,883  
Provision for obsolete inventory
    15,000       30,000  
(Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment
    (1,390 )     36,207  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    (361,266 )     (287,755 )
Refundable income taxes
    364,630        
Inventories
    (1,023,726 )     (761,756 )
Other current assets
    (257,965 )     (114,504 )
Accounts payable
    (399,345 )     223,614  
Accrued liabilities
    (287,274 )     (606,972 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    338,652       517,075  
 
               
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
               
Proceeds received on notes receivable
    126,484       119,712  
Proceeds from sale of assets
    4,708       20,900  
Purchases of property and equipment
    (826,897 )     (480,309 )
Decrease (increase) in other assets
    4,742       (61,983 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (690,963 )     (401,680 )
 
               
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
               
Payments on long-term debt
    (1,665,084 )     (624,315 )
Repurchase and redemption of common stock
    (245,995 )     (844,205 )
Dividends paid
    (835,968 )     (494,676 )
Costs of stock dividend or stock split
    (8,902 )     (7,942 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    868,859       314,886  
Net cash used in financing activities
    (1,887,090 )     (1,656,252 )
 
               
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (2,239,401 )     (1,540,857 )
 
               
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period
    4,438,876       4,552,283  
 
               
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period
  $ 2,199,475     $ 3,011,426  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 — NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Nature of Operations
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. is an international franchiser, confectionery manufacturer and retail operator in the United States, Guam, Canada and the United Arab Emirates. The Company manufactures an extensive line of premium chocolate candies and other confectionery products. The Company’s revenues are currently derived from three principal sources: sales to franchisees and others of chocolates and other confectionery products manufactured by the Company; the collection of initial franchise fees and royalties from franchisees’ sales; and sales at Company-owned stores of chocolates and other confectionery products. The following table summarizes the number of RMCF stores at August 31, 2005:
                         
    Sold, Not Yet Open   Open   Total
Company owned stores
          9       9  
Company owned kiosks
          1       1  
Franchise stores — Domestic stores
    23       230       253  
Franchise Stores — Domestic kiosks
    5       17       22  
Franchise units — International
          34       34  
 
    28       291       319  
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared by the Company, without audit, and reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods. The statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial reporting and Securities and Exchange Commission regulations. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, the financial statements reflect all adjustments (of a normal and recurring nature) which are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. The results of operations for the six months ended August 31, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2005.
Stock-Based Compensation
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (SFAS 123), “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” encourages, but does not require, companies to record compensation cost for stock-based employee compensation plans at fair value. The Company has chosen to continue to account for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 (APB 25), “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” and provides the required pro forma disclosures prescribed by SFAS 123 and SFAS 148.
The Company has adopted the disclosure-only provisions of SFAS 123. In accordance with those provisions, the Company applies APB 25 and related interpretations in accounting for its stock option plans and, accordingly, does not recognize compensation cost if the exercise price is not less than market. No compensation expense was recognized during the quarters ended August 31, 2004 or 2003. If the Company had elected to recognize compensation cost based on the fair value of the options granted at grant dates as prescribed by SFAS 123, net income and earnings per share would have been reduced to the pro-forma amounts indicated in the table below for the three and six months ending August 31, (in 000’s except per share amounts):

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NOTE 1 — NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION — CONTINUED
Stock-Based Compensation — Continued
                                 
    Three Months ended August 31,     Six Months Ended August 31,  
    2005     2004     2005     2004  
Net Income — as reported
  $ 1,124     $ 1,003     $ 1,876     $ 1,595  
Add: Stock-based compensation expense included in reported net income, net of tax
                       
Deduct: Stock-based compensation expense determined under fair value based method, net of tax
    40       43       80       60  
Net Income — pro forma
    1,084       960       1,796       1,535  
Basic Earnings per Share—as reported
    .18       .17       .30       .27  
Diluted Earnings per Share—as reported
    .17       .16       .28       .25  
Basic Earnings per Share—pro forma
    .17       .16       .29       .26  
Diluted Earnings per Share—pro forma
    .16       .15       .27       .24  
NOTE 2 — EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share is calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through stock options. For the three months ended August 31, 2005 and 2004, zero stock options were excluded from the computation of earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. For the six months ended August 31, 2005 and 2004, zero stock options were excluded from the computation of earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.
NOTE 3 — INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:
                 
    August 31, 2005     February 28, 2005  
 
Ingredients and supplies
  $ 1,439,799     $ 1,365,421  
Finished candy
    2,019,307       1,152,791  
 
  $ 3,459,106     $ 2,518,212  
NOTE 4 — PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property and equipment consists of the following:
                 
    August 31, 2005     February 28, 2005  
 
Land
  $ 513,618     $ 513,618  
Building
    4,693,212       3,962,051  
Machinery and equipment
    7,827,805       7,553,261  
Furniture and fixtures
    829,249       611,930  
Leasehold improvements
    651,934       484,385  
Transportation equipment
    183,074       180,723  
Construction in progress
          527,658  
 
    14,698,892       13,833,626  
Less accumulated depreciation
    8,025,481       7,707,645  
Property and equipment, net
  $ 6,673,411     $ 6,125,981  
NOTE 5 — STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Stock Dividend
On February 15, 2005 the Board of Directors declared a 5 percent stock dividend payable on March 10, 2005 to shareholders of record as of February 28, 2005. Shareholders received one additional share of Common Stock for every twenty shares owned prior to the record date. Subsequent to the dividend there were 4,602,135 shares outstanding.

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NOTE 5 — STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY — CONTINUED
Stock Split
On May 18, 2005 the Board of Directors approved a four-for-three stock split payable June 13, 2005 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 31, 2005. Shareholders received one additional share of common stock for every three shares owned prior to the record date. Immediately prior to the split there were 4,639,244 shares outstanding. Subsequent to the slit there were 6,186,005 shares outstanding.
All share and per share data have been restated in all periods presented to give effect to the stock dividend and stock split.
Stock Repurchases
Between April 18, 2005 and April 20, 2005 the Company repurchased 17,647 Company shares at an average price of $13.94 per share.
Cash Dividend
The Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0675 per common share on March 16, 2005 to shareholders of record on March 11, 2005. The Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0675 per common share on June 16, 2005 to shareholders of record on June 3, 2005. On August 19, 2005, the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0675 per common share payable on September 16, 2005 to shareholders of record on September 1, 2005.
Future declaration of dividends will depend on, among other things, the Company’s results of operations, capital requirements, financial condition and on such other factors as the Company’s Board of Directors may in its discretion consider relevant and in the best long term interest of the shareholders.
NOTE 6 — SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    August 31,  
             
Cash paid (received) for:   2005     2004  
Interest
  $ 19,872     $ 51,333  
Income taxes
    362,166       835,210  
 
               
Non-Cash Financing Activities
Dividend Payable
  $ 13,151     $ 258,628  
Fair value of assets received upon settlement of note and accounts receivable
Store to be operated
  $ 200,000        
Inventory
    3,815        
Note receivable
    153,780        
NOTE 7 — OPERATING SEGMENTS
The Company classifies its business interests into two reportable segments: Franchising and Manufacturing. The Company’s retail stores provide an environment for testing consumer behavior, various pricing strategies, new products and promotions, operating and training methods and merchandising techniques. All Company-owned retail stores are evaluated by management in relation to their contribution to franchising efforts and are included in the Franchising segment. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1 to the Company’s financial statements included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2005. The Company evaluates performance nd allocates resources based on operating contribution, which excludes unallocated corporate general and administrative costs and income tax expense or benefit. The Company’s reportable segments are strategic businesses that utilize common merchandising, distribution, and marketing functions, as well as common information systems and corporate administration. All inter-segment sales prices are market based. Each segment is managed separately because of the differences in required infrastructure and the difference in products and services:

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NOTE 7 — OPERATING SEGMENTS — CONTINUED
                                 
Three Months Ended                        
August 31, 2005   Franchising     Manufacturing     Other     Total  
 
                               
Total revenues
  $ 2,289,054     $ 4,727,268     $     $ 7,016,322  
Intersegment revenues
          (433,162 )           (433,162 )
Revenue from external customers
    2,289,054       4,294,106             6,583,160  
Segment profit (loss)
    899,964       1,435,248       (528,879 )     1,806,333  
Total assets
    3,092,933       10,386,916       4,996,868       18,476,717  
Capital expenditures
    12,720       250,918       138,957       402,595  
Total depreciation & amortization
    68,345       97,438       38,474       204,257  
                                 
Three Months Ended                                
August 31, 2004                                
 
                               
Total revenues
  $ 2,137,006     $ 4,117,397     $     $ 6,254,403  
Intersegment revenues
          (386,466 )           (386,466 )
Revenue from external customers
    2,137,006       3,730,931             5,867,937  
Segment profit (loss)
    868,808       1,319,101       (574,653 )     1,613,256  
Total assets
    2,752,993       8,915,001       5,858,173       17,526,167  
Capital expenditures
    22,606       41,710       83,754       148,070  
Total depreciation & amortization
    56,983       96,434       47,847       201,264  
                                 
Six Months Ended                        
August 31, 2005   Franchising     Manufacturing     Other     Total  
 
                               
Total revenues
  $ 4,266,084     $ 8,457,943     $     $ 12,724,027  
Intersegment revenues
          (774,066 )           (774,066 )
Revenue from external customers
    4,266,084       7,683,877             11,949,961  
Segment profit (loss)
    1,607,943       2,507,267       (1,098,932 )     3,016,278  
Total assets
    3,092,933       10,386,916       4,996,868       18,476,717  
Capital expenditures
    83,602       544,577       198,718       826,897  
Total depreciation & amortization
    128,019       194,379       91,467       413,865  
                                 
Six Months Ended                                
August 31, 2004                                
 
                               
Total revenues
  $ 3,830,014     $ 7,414,532     $     $ 11,244,546  
Intersegment revenues
          (651,325 )           (651,325 )
Revenue from external customers
    3,830,014       6,763,207             10,593,221  
Segment profit (loss)
    1,400,629       2,261,268       (1,097,014 )     2,564,883  
Total assets
    2,752,993       8,915,001       5,858,173       17,526,167  
Capital expenditures
    165,037       131,072       184,200       480,309  
Total depreciation & amortization
    114,320       192,869       95,694       402,883  
NOTE 8 — GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets consist of the following:
                                         
            August 31, 2005     February 28, 2005  
    Amortization     Gross     Accumulated     Gross     Accumulated  
    Period     Carrying     Amortization     Carrying     Amortization  
          Value           Value        
Intangible assets subject to amortization
                                       
Store design
  10 Years   $ 205,777     $ 74,538     $ 205,777     $ 63,983  
Packaging licenses
  3-5 Years     95,831       90,339       95,831       84,848  
Packaging design
  10 Years     403,238       149,488       403,238       129,188  
Total
          $ 704,846     $ 314,365     $ 704,846     $ 278,019  

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NOTE 8 — GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS — CONTINUED
                                 
Intangible assets not subject to amortization
                               
Franchising segment—
                               
Company stores goodwill
    1,275,962       336,847       1,275,962       336,847  
Franchising goodwill
    295,000       197,682       295,000       197,682  
Manufacturing segment—Goodwill
    295,000       197,682       295,000       197,682  
Total Goodwill
    1,865,962       732,211       1,865,962       732,211  
Total intangible assets
  $ 2,570,808     $ 1,046,576     $ 2,570,808     $ 1,010,230  
Amortization expense related to intangible assets totaled $36,346 and $36,029 during the six months ended August 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The aggregate estimated amortization expense for intangible assets remaining as of August 31, 2005 is as follows:
         
Remainder of fiscal 2006
  $ 36,347  
2007
    61,710  
2008
    61,710  
2009
    61,710  
2010
    61,710  
Thereafter
    107,294  
Total
    390,481  
NOTE 9 — STORE PURCHASE
Effective May 1, 2005 the Company financed a note in the amount of $153,780 and took possession of a previously financed franchise store and related inventory in satisfaction of $357,595 of notes and accounts receivable. The Company currently intends to retain and operate the store.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
A Note About Forward-Looking Statements
The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements and related Notes of the Company included elsewhere in this report. The nature of the Company’s operations and the environment in which it operates subject it to changing economic, competitive, regulatory and technological conditions, risks and uncertainties. The statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this report 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” and “potential,” or similar expressions. Factors which could cause results to differ include, but are not limited to: changes in the confectionery business environment, seasonality, consumer interest in the Company’s products, general economic conditions, consumer trends, costs and availability of raw materials, competition and the effect of government regulation. Government regulation which the Company and its franchisees either are or may be subject to and which could cause results to differ from forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: local, state and federal laws regarding health, sanitation, safety, building and fire codes, franchising, employment, manufacturing, packaging and distribution of food products and motor carriers. For a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company’s actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements contained herein, please see the “Risk Factors” contained in the Company’s 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2005 which can be viewed at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or through our website at www.rmcf.com. These forward-looking statements apply only as of the date of this report. As such they should not be unduly relied upon for more current circumstances. Except as required by law, the Company is not obligated to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements that might reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this report or those that might reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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The Company is a product-based international franchiser. The Company’s revenues and profitability are derived principally from its franchised system of retail stores that feature chocolate and other confectionery products. The Company also sells its candy in selected locations outside its system of retail stores to build brand awareness. The Company operates ten retail units as a laboratory to test marketing, design and operational initiatives.
The Company is subject to seasonal fluctuations in sales because of the location of its franchisees, which are located in street fronts, tourist locations, factory outlets and regional malls. Seasonal fluctuation in sales cause fluctuations in quarterly results of operations. Historically, the strongest sales of the Company’s products have occurred during the Christmas holiday and summer vacation seasons. Additionally, quarterly results have been, and in the future are likely to be, affected by the timing of new store openings and sales of franchises. Because of the seasonality of the Company’s business and the impact of new store openings and sales of franchises, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of results that may be achieved in other quarters or for a full fiscal year.
The most important factors in continued growth in the Company’s earnings are ongoing unit growth, increased same store sales and increased same store pounds purchased from the factory. Historically, unit growth has more than offset decreases in same store sales and same store pounds purchased.
The Company’s ability to successfully achieve expansion of its Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory franchise system depends on many factors not within the Company’s control including the availability of suitable sites for new store establishment and the availability of qualified franchisees to support such expansion.
Efforts to reverse the decline in same store pounds purchased from the factory by franchised stores and to increase total factory sales depends on many factors not within the Company’s control including the receptivity of its franchise system of its product introductions and promotional programs. Same store pounds purchased from the factory by franchised stores increased 0.7% in the first quarter but declined 7.1% in the second quarter and 3.1% in the first six months of Fiscal 2006.
As a result, the actual results realized by the Company could differ materially from the results discussed in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements made herein. Words or phrases such as “will,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “estimate,” “project,” “plan” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended August 31, 2005 Compared to the Three Months Ended
August 31, 2004
Basic earnings per share increased 5.9% from $.17 for the three months ended August 31, 2004 to $.18 for the three months ended August 31, 2005. Revenues increased 12.2% from fiscal 2005 to fiscal 2006. Operating income increased 10.8% from $1.6 million in fiscal 2005 to $1.8 million in fiscal 2006. Net income increased 12.0% from $1.0 million in fiscal 2005 to $1.1 million in fiscal 2006. The increase in earnings per share, operating income, and net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 versus the same period in fiscal 2005 was due primarily to growth in the average number of franchise stores in operation and the corresponding increase in revenue.
                                 
    Three Months Ended                
    August 31,             %  
($’s in thousands)   2005     2004     Change     Change  
Factory sales
  $ 4,294.2     $ 3,730.9     $ 563.3       15.1 %
Retail sales
    815.6       808.2       7.4       0.9 %
Franchise fees
    199.8       153.2       46.6       30.4 %
Royalty and Marketing fees
    1,273.6       1,175.6       98.0       8.3 %
Total
  $ 6,583.2     $ 5,867.9     $ 715.3       12.2 %

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Factory Sales
Factory sales increased for the three months ended August 31, 2005 due to a 215% increase in product shipments to customers outside its system of franchised retail stores. The increase in product shipments was caused by a year-over-year timing difference in shipment dates. Partially offsetting this increase was a 7.1% decrease in same store pounds purchased from the factory by franchised stores and a 3.7% decrease in pounds purchased by new franchised when compared to the three months ended August 31, 2004. The Company believes that these decreases reflect an unseasonably hot summer in many regions of the country, along with a modest softening in the retail sector of the economy. Historically, retail sales of chocolate products suffer when weather conditions are unusually hot in particular markets. The average number of franchised stores in operation increased to 279 in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 from 260 in fiscal 2005.
Retail Sales
Same store retail sales decreased 10.2% in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to increased competition and record high temperatures in areas where Company stores are concentrated. The improvement in total retail sales was due to an increase in the average number of stores in operation from 8 in fiscal 2005 to 10 in fiscal 2006.
Royalties, Marketing Fees and Franchise Fees
The increase in royalties and marketing fees resulted from growth in the average number of domestic units in operation. The average number of domestic units in operation grew 7.4% from 229 in the second quarter of fiscal 2005 to 246 in 2006. Partially offsetting this increase was a decline in same store sales of 0.8% in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 compared to the same period last year. Franchise fee revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 increased 30.4% due to the increase of the franchise fee of approximately 25% plus an increase in the number of franchises sold versus the second quarter of fiscal 2005.
Costs and Expenses
                                 
    Three months ended             %  
($’s in thousands)   2005     2004     Change     Change  
 
                               
Cost of sales — factory
  $ 2,700.0     $ 2,259.1     $ 440.9       19.5 %
Cost of sales — retail
    317.9       299.2       18.7       6.3 %
Franchise costs
    306.7       317.4       (10.7 )     (3.4 %)
Sales and marketing
    284.9       272.4       12.5       4.6 %
General and administrative
    507.0       525.0       (18.0 )     (3.4 %)
Retail operating
    473.6       379.3       94.3       24.9 %
Total
  $ 4,590.1     $ 4,052.4     $ 537.7       13.3 %
Gross margin
                                 
    Three months ended             %  
    2005     2004     Change     Change  
($’s in thousands)                                
Factory
  $ 1,594.2     $ 1,471.8     $ 122.4       8.3 %
Retail
    497.7       509.0       (11.3 )     (2.2 %)
Total
  $ 2,091.9     $ 1,980.8     $ 111.1       5.6 %
 
                               
(Percent)
                               
Factory
    37.1 %     39.4 %     (2.3 %)     (5.8 %)
Retail
    61.0 %     63.0 %     (2.0 %)     (3.2 %)
Total
    40.9 %     43.6 %     (2.7 %)     (6.2 %)
Costs and Expenses
Cost of Sales
Factory margins declined 230 basis points from fiscal 2005 to fiscal 2006 due primarily to mix of product sold during the second quarter of fiscal 2006 versus the same period in the prior year. Reduction in Company-owned store margin is due to changes in mix of product sold and increased promotional costs.

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Franchise Costs
The decrease in franchise costs is due to a decline in franchise meeting costs related to the Company’s bi-annual franchise convention held in fiscal 2005 and lower professional fees offset by a planned increase in personnel costs and related support expenditures. As a percentage of total royalty and marketing fees and franchise fee revenue, franchise costs decreased to 20.8% in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 from 23.9% in the second quarter of fiscal 2005. This decrease as a percentage of royalty, marketing and franchise fees is primarily a result of higher franchise revenues relative to costs.
Sales and Marketing
The increase in sales and marketing is due primarily to a planned increase in personnel costs.
General and Administrative
The decrease in general and administrative costs is due primarily to decreased professional fees related to timing of performance of services partially offset by increased compensation costs. As a percentage of total revenues, general and administrative expenses decreased to 7.7% in fiscal 2006 compared to 8.9% in fiscal 2005.
Retail Operating Expenses
The increase was due primarily to an increase in the average number of stores during the second quarter of fiscal 2006 versus the second quarter fiscal 2005. Retail operating expenses, as a percentage of retail sales, increased from 46.9% in the second quarter of fiscal 2005 to 58.1% in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 due to a larger increase in costs relative to the increase in revenues.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization of $204,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 increased 1.5% from $201,000 incurred in the second quarter of fiscal 2005 due to increased fixed assets in service and related depreciation expense.
Other, Net
Other, net of $17,500 realized in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 represents an increase of $18,600 from the $1,100 incurred in the second quarter of fiscal 2005, due primarily to the elimination of interest expense plus increased interest income on notes receivable and invested cash.
Income Tax Expense
The Company’s effective income tax rate in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 was 37.8%, which is the same rate as the second quarter of fiscal 2005.
Six Months Ended August 31, 2005 Compared to the Six Months Ended August 31, 2004
Basic earnings per share increased 11.1% from $.27 for the six months ended August 31, 2004 to $.30 for the six months ended August 31, 2005. Revenues increased 12.8% from fiscal 2005 to fiscal 2006. Operating income increased 16.3% from $2.6 million in fiscal 2005 to $3.0 million in fiscal 2006. Net income increased 17.6% from $1.6 million in fiscal 2005 to $1.9 million in fiscal 2006. The increase in earnings per share, operating income, and net income for the first six months of fiscal 2006 versus the same period in fiscal 2005 was due primarily to growth in the average number of franchise stores in operation and the corresponding increase in revenue.

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Revenues
                                 
    Six Months Ended                
    August 31,             %  
($’s in thousands)   2005     2004     Change     Change  
Factory sales
  $ 7,683.9     $ 6,763.2     $ 920.7       13.6 %
Retail sales
    1,457.4       1,359.8       97.6       7.2 %
Franchise fees
    361.8       294.9       66.9       22.7 %
Royalty and marketing fees
    2,446.9       2,175.3       271.6       12.5 %
Total
  $ 11,950.0     $ 10,593.2     $ 1,356.8       12.8 %
Factory Sales
Factory sales increased for the six months ended August 31, 2005 due to a 153% increase in product shipments to customers outside its system of franchised retail stores. The increase in product shipments was caused by a year-over-year timing difference in shipment dates. Partially offsetting this increase was a 3.1% decrease in same store pounds purchased from the factory by franchised stores and a 6.9% decrease in pounds purchased by new franchised stores when compared to the six months ended August 31, 2004. The Company believes that these decreases reflect an unseasonably hot summer in many regions of the country, along with a modest softening in the retail sector of the economy. Historically, retail sales of chocolate products suffer when weather conditions are unusually hot in particular markets. The average number of stores in operation increased to 278 in the first six months of fiscal 2006 from 258 in fiscal 2005.
Retail Sales
Same store retail sales decreased 2.9% in the first six months of fiscal 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to increased competition and record high temperatures in areas where Company stores are concentrated. The improvement in total retail sales was due to an increase in the average number of stores in operation from 8 in fiscal 2005 to 10 in fiscal 2006.
Royalties, Marketing Fees and Franchise Fees
The increase in royalties and marketing fees resulted from growth in both the average number of domestic units in operation and same store sales. The average number of domestic units in operation grew 8.4% from 227 in the first six months of fiscal 2005 to 246 in 2006 and same store sales grew 2.3% in the first six months of fiscal 2006 compared to the same period last year. Franchise fee revenues in the first six months of fiscal 2006 increased 12.5% due to the increase in the franchise fee of approximately 25% partially offset by a slight decrease in the number of franchises sold versus the same period last year.
Costs and Expenses
                                 
    Six months ended             %  
($’s in thousands)   2005     2004     Change     Change  
 
                               
Cost of sales — factory
  $ 4,847.4     $ 4,196.8     $ 650.6       15.5 %
Cost of sales — retail
    568.1       506.9       61.2       12.1 %
Franchise costs
    645.0       612.3       32.7       5.3 %
Sales and marketing
    590.7       547.3       43.4       7.9 %
General and administrative
    1,036.0       1,033.8       2.2       0.2 %
Retail operating
    862.5       726.2       136.3       18.8 %
Total
  $ 8,549.7     $ 7,623.3     $ 926.4       12.2 %

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Gross margin
                                 
    Six months ended             %  
    2005     2004     Change     Change  
($’s in thousands)
                               
Factory
  $ 2,836.5     $ 2,566.4     $ 270.1       10.5 %
Retail
    889.3       852.9       36.4       4.3 %
Total
  $ 3,725.8     $ 3,419.3     $ 306.5       9.0 %
 
                               
(Percent)
                               
Factory
    36.9 %     37.9 %     (1.0 %)     (2.6 %)
Retail
    61.0 %     62.7 %     (1.7 %)     (2.7 %)
Total
    40.8 %     42.1 %     (1.3 %)     (3.1 %)
Costs and Expenses
Cost of Sales
Factory margins declined 100 basis points from fiscal 2005 to fiscal 2006 due primarily to mix of product sold during the first six months of fiscal 2006 versus the same period in the prior year. Reduction in Company-owned store margin is due to changes in mix of product sold and increased promotional costs.
Franchise Costs
The increase in franchise costs is due to a planned increase in personnel costs and related support expenditures. As a percentage of total royalty and marketing fees and franchise fee revenue, franchise costs decreased to 23.0% in the first six months of fiscal 2006 from 24.8% in the first six months of fiscal 2005. This decrease as a percentage of royalty, marketing and franchise fees is primarily a result of higher franchise revenues relative to costs.
Sales and Marketing
The increase in sales and marketing is due primarily to a planned increase in personnel costs.
General and Administrative
The increase in general and administrative costs is due primarily to a planned increase in compensation costs. As a percentage of total revenues, general and administrative expenses decreased to 8.7% in fiscal 2006 compared to 9.8% in fiscal 2005. This decrease resulted from a higher increase in total revenues relative to the increase in general and administrative costs.
Retail Operating Expenses
This increase was due primarily to an increase in the average number of stores during the first six months of fiscal 2006 versus the first six months of fiscal 2005. Retail operating expenses, as a percentage of retail sales, increased from 53.4% in the first six months of fiscal 2005 to 59.2% in the first six months of fiscal 2006 due to a larger increase in costs relative to the increase in revenues.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization of $414,000 in the first six months of fiscal 2006 increased 2.7% from $403,000 incurred in the first six months of fiscal 2005 due primarily to increased fixed assets in service and related depreciation expenses.
Other, Net
Other, net of $29,800 realized in the first six months of fiscal 2006 represents an increase of $32,000 from the $2,200 incurred in the first six months of fiscal 2005, due primarily to lower interest expense on lower average outstanding balances of long-term debt plus increased interest income on notes receivable and invested cash.

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Income Tax Expense
The Company’s effective income tax rate in the first six months of fiscal 2006 was 37.8% which is the same rate as the first six months of fiscal 2005.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of August 31, 2005, working capital was $7.7 million, compared with $8.0 million as of February 28, 2005, a decrease of $330,000. The decrease in working capital was primarily due to early retirement of the Company’s long-term debt.
Cash and cash equivalent balances decreased from $4.4 million as of February 28, 2005 to $2.2 million as of August 31, 2005 as a result of cash flows provided by operating activities less than cash flows used by financing and investing activities. The Company’s current ratio was 4.32 to 1 at August 31, 2005 in comparison with 3.57 to 1 at February 28, 2005. The Company monitors current and anticipated future levels of cash and cash equivalents in relation to anticipated operating, financing and investing requirements.
The Company has a $5.0 million ($5.0 million available as of August 31, 2005) working capital line of credit collateralized by substantially all of the Company’s assets with the exception of the Company’s retail store assets. The line is subject to renewal in July, 2006.
The Company believes cash flows generated by operating activities and available financing will be sufficient to fund the Company’s operations at least through the end of fiscal 2006.
Impact of Inflation
Inflationary factors such as increases in the costs of ingredients and labor directly affect the Company’s operations. Most of the Company’s leases provide for cost-of-living adjustments and require the Company to pay taxes, insurance and maintenance expenses, all of which are subject to inflation. Additionally the Company’s future lease costs for new facilities may include potentially escalating costs of real estate and construction. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to pass on increased costs to its customers.
Depreciation expense is based on the historical cost to the Company of its fixed assets, and is therefore potentially less than it would be if it were based on current replacement cost. While property and equipment acquired in prior years will ultimately have to be replaced at higher prices, it is expected that replacement will be a gradual process over many years.
Seasonality
The Company is subject to seasonal fluctuations in sales, which cause fluctuations in quarterly results of operations. Historically, the strongest sales of the Company’s products have occurred during the Christmas holiday and summer vacation seasons. In addition, quarterly results have been, and in the future are likely to be, affected by the timing of new store openings and sales of franchises. Because of the seasonality of the Company’s business and the impact of new store openings and sales of franchises, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of results that may be achieved in other quarters or for a full fiscal year.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company does not engage in commodity futures trading or hedging activities and does not enter into derivative financial instrument transactions for trading or other speculative purposes. The Company also does not engage in transactions in foreign currencies or in interest rate swap transactions that could expose the Company to market risk. However, the Company is exposed to some commodity price and interest rate risks.
The Company frequently enters into purchase contracts of between six to eighteen months for chocolate and certain nuts. These contracts permit the Company to purchase the specified commodity at a fixed price on an as-needed basis during the term of the contract. Because prices for these products may fluctuate, the Company may benefit if prices rise during the terms of these contracts, but it may be required to pay above-market prices if prices fall and it is unable to renegotiate the terms of the contract.

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As of August 31, 2005, all of the Company’s long-term debt was paid in full. The Company also has a $5.0 million bank line of credit that bears interest at a variable rate. As of August 31, 2005, no amount was outstanding under the line of credit. The Company does not believe that it is exposed to any material interest rate risk related to its long-term debt or the line of credit.
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the Company has primary responsibility over the Company’s long-term and short-term debt and for determining the timing and duration of commodity purchase contracts and negotiating the terms and conditions of those contracts.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, the Company has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the disclosure controls and procedures within 90 days of the filing date of this quarterly report, and, based on their evaluation, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that these controls and procedures are effective. There were no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls, financial or otherwise, or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation. Disclosure controls and procedures are the Company’s controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
The Company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings that are material to the Company’s business or financial condition.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
                                 
                            (d) Approximate  
                    (c) Total Number of     Dollar Value of  
                    Shares Purchased as     Shares that May Yet  
                    Part of Publicly     Be Purchased Under  
    (a) Total Number of     (b) Average Price     Announced Plans or     the Plans or  
Period   Shares Purchased     Paid per Share     Programs     Programs  
June 2005
    -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-  
July 2005
    -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-  
August 2005
    -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-  
Total
    -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-  
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The 2005 Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company was held in Durango, Colorado on July 15, 2005.
1. Election of six Directors. Messrs. Franklin E. Crail, Bryan J. Merryman, Gerald A. Kien, Lee N. Mortenson, Fred M. Trainor and Clyde Wm. Engle were elected to the Company’s Board of Directors. The results of the voting were as follows: 4,168,260 votes in favor of Franklin E. Crail, with 163,282 votes withheld; 4,134,282 votes in favor of Bryan J. Merryman, with 197,734 votes withheld; 4,168,639 votes in favor of Gerald A. Kien, with 161,991 votes withheld; 3,703,329 votes in favor of Lee N. Mortenson, with 627,301 votes withheld; 3,885,190 votes in favor of Fred M. Trainor, with 445,440 votes withheld; and 3,552,517 votes in favor of Clyde Wm. Engle, with 778,125 votes withheld.
2. Ratification of the proposal to amend the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to increase from 7,250,000 to 100,000,000 the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock that the Company is authorized to issue. The result of the vote was 3,805,079 in favor, 518,235 against, and 7,701 abstaining.
2. Ratification of the proposal to amend the Company’s 2000 Nonqualified Stock Option Plan for Nonemployee Directors to increase from 138,600 to 199,800 the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock authorized for issuance under such plan. The result of the vote was 1,799,474 in favor, 527,219 against, and 8,213 abstaining.
Item 5. Other Information
None
Item 6. Exhibits
  3.1   Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K of the Registrant filed on August 1, 1988
 
  3.2   By-laws of the Registrant, as amended on November 25, 1997, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1998
 
  4.1   Specimen Common Stock Certificate, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K of the Registrant filed on August 1, 1988
 
  4.2 *   Business Loan Agreement dated July 31, 2005 between Wells Fargo Bank and the Registrant.
 
  4.3 *   Promissory Note dated July 31, 2005 in the amount of $5,000,000 between Wells Fargo Bank and the Registrant
 
  10.1   Form of Stock Option Agreement for the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1986
 
  10.2   Incentive Stock Option Plan of the Registrant as amended July 27, 1990, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1991
 
  10.3   Form of Employment Agreement between the Registrant and its officers, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to Schedule on Form 14D9 of the Registrant filed on May 21, 1999

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  10.4   Current form of franchise agreement used by the Registrant incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Registrant for the quarter ended May 31, 2005.
 
  10.5   Form of Real Estate Lease between the Registrant as Lessee and franchisee as Sublessee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Registration Statement on Form S-18 (Registration No. 33-2016-D)
 
  10.6   Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for Nonemployee Directors for the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1991
 
  10.7   Nonqualified Stock Option Plan for Nonemployee Directors dated March 20, 1990, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1991
 
  10.8   1995 Stock Option Plan of the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-62149) filed August 25, 1995
 
  10.9   Forms of Incentive Stock Option Agreement for 1995 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-62149) filed on August 25, 1995
 
  10.10   Forms of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for 1995 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-62149) filed on August 25, 1995
 
  10.11   Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Registrant and its directors, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1998
 
  10.12   Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Registrant and its officers, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1998
 
  10.13   2000 Nonqualified Stock Option Plan for Nonemployee Directors of the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-109936 filed on October 23, 2003.
 
  10.14   Commodity Contract with Guittard Chocolate Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2005
 
  10.15   Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. 2004 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-119107) filed September 17, 2004
 
  31.1 *   Certification Filed Pursuant To Section 302 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Chief Executive Officer
 
  31.2 *   Certification Filed Pursuant To Section 302 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Chief Financial Officer
 
  32.1 *   Certification Furnished Pursuant To Section 906 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Chief Executive Officer
 
  32.2 *   Certification Furnished Pursuant To Section 906 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Chief Financial Officer
 
          *   Filed herewith.

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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
         
  ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC.
                                   (Registrant)
 
Date: October 5, 2005  /s/ Bryan J. Merryman    
  Bryan J. Merryman, Chief Operating Officer,   
  Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Director   

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Exhibit Index
Exhibits   Description
  3.1   Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K of the Registrant filed on August 1, 1988
 
  3.2   By-laws of the Registrant, as amended on November 25, 1997, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1998
 
  4.1   Specimen Common Stock Certificate, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K of the Registrant filed on August 1, 1988
 
  4.2 *   Business Loan Agreement dated July 31, 2005 between Wells Fargo Bank and the Registrant.
 
  4.3 *   Promissory Note dated July 31, 2005 in the amount of $5,000,000 between Wells Fargo Bank and the Registrant
 
  10.1   Form of Stock Option Agreement for the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1986
 
  10.2   Incentive Stock Option Plan of the Registrant as amended July 27, 1990, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1991
 
  10.3   Form of Employment Agreement between the Registrant and its officers, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to Schedule on Form 14D9 of the Registrant filed on May 21, 1999

 


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  10.4   Current form of franchise agreement used by the Registrant incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Registrant for the quarter ended May 31, 2005.
 
  10.5   Form of Real Estate Lease between the Registrant as Lessee and franchisee as Sublessee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Registration Statement on Form S-18 (Registration No. 33-2016-D)
 
  10.6   Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for Nonemployee Directors for the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1991
 
  10.7   Nonqualified Stock Option Plan for Nonemployee Directors dated March 20, 1990, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1991
 
  10.8   1995 Stock Option Plan of the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-62149) filed August 25, 1995
 
  10.9   Forms of Incentive Stock Option Agreement for 1995 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-62149) filed on August 25, 1995
 
  10.10   Forms of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for 1995 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-62149) filed on August 25, 1995
 
  10.11   Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Registrant and its directors, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1998
 
  10.12   Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Registrant and its officers, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1998
 
  10.13   2000 Nonqualified Stock Option Plan for Nonemployee Directors of the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-109936 filed on October 23, 2003.
 
  10.14   Commodity Contract with Guittard Chocolate Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2005
 
  10.15   Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. 2004 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-119107) filed September 17, 2004
 
  31.1 *   Certification Filed Pursuant To Section 302 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Chief Executive Officer
 
  31.2 *   Certification Filed Pursuant To Section 302 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Chief Financial Officer
 
  32.1 *   Certification Furnished Pursuant To Section 906 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Chief Executive Officer
 
  32.2 *   Certification Furnished Pursuant To Section 906 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Chief Financial Officer
 
          *   Filed herewith.