Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory | 3,100 followers on LinkedIn. America's Chocolatier Since 1981™ | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is a retail franchisor and manufacturer of premium confections. The Company is based in the charming old-west town of Durango located on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains, in southwestern Colorado. From its 53,000 square foot plant, the Company offers a franchise business opportunity in premium retail selling handcrafted caramel apples and classic confections and chocolates.