Become a Franchise Partner
Turn Your Passion for People & Chocolate into a Thriving Business
If you've read this far, chances are the Peterbrooke vision resonates with your-hand-crafting joy, elevation everday moments, and building a business that makes your community a little sweeter.
The next step is simple: Raise your hand and let's explore the fit together.
Why Peterbrooke, why now?
A Beloved Brand with Deep Roots
Since 1983, Peterbrooke has blended European artistry with American creativity, earning cultlike loyalty across the Southeast. Our heritage recipes, small-batch production techniques, and theatrical instore dipping experiences keep guests coming back—and telling their friends.
A Model Built for Modern Retail
Consumers crave experiential shopping, premium gifting, and locally owned authenticity. Peterbrooke delivers all three in locations that fit high-street walkups, lifestyle centers, and suburban hubs alike. With multiple revenue streams—everyday indulgences, corporate gifts, and holiday specialties—each shop creates a resilient, year-round business.
Training & Support that Never Stops
From site selection to store design, from chocolate tempering to digital marketing, our seasoned support team is by your side. Grand opening blitz kits, ongoing product innovation, and a collaborative franchisee community ensure you’re always ahead of the curve (and the competition).
What we're looking for
- Operators who thrive in people-focused, service-driven environments
- Individuals passionate about creating meaningful guest experiences
- Franchise partners committed to following a proven, well-supported system
- Those with retail or small-business experience are encouraged to apply
Your Path Forward
- Connect with Us - Fill out the short inquiry form. Expect a personal reply within 48 hours.
- Discovery Call - Discuss your goals, ask candid questions, and preview financials.
- Drive Deeper - Review the FDD, attend Discovery Day in Jacksonville, meets the team, and enjoy our chocolate and gelato factory tour where you can taste the difference firsthand!
- Join the family - Sign your agreememt, choose your territory, and start build-ing a business that makes life a little more delightful-one chocolate coverd
Ready to Start?
Opportunity tastes best when it’s fresh. Prime territories are being awarded now, and holiday season—the busiest time in chocolate—is always right around the corner. Submit the form below to schedule your introductory conversation.
Let’s create sweet memories, meaningful livelihoods, and community connections—together. Become a Peterbrooke ® Chocolatier partner and share the joy that only handcrafted chocolate can bring.
Let's make life a little sweeter-Together
If you're ready to own a businesst brings joy to your community and satisfaction to your career, we'd love to hear from you.
A message from the COO
"As a leader in the chocolate and confection-ary industry, the demand for our uniquelyprepared treats is blazing a trail across thecountry, opening up franchise opportunitiesin new and existing markets. With our strongbrand identity, exceptional franchisee rela-tionships, and passionate executive team, Pe-terbrooke ® Chocolatier is perfectly poisedfor development with the right owner."
-Jeffery R. Smith, Chief Operating Officer
Franchise Testimonials
"After working for someone else for many years, I was ready for a new challenge. The Peterbrooke business model is a proven one and the training and support provided to us as new business owners put us quickly on the path to small business success."
Lee Cartledge
Peterbrooke Franchisee, Pensacola Fla.
"After working for someone else for many years, I was ready for a new challenge. The Peterbrooke business model is a proven one and the training and support provided to us as new business owners put us quickly on the path to small business success."
Heather Reier
Peterbrooke Franchisee, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
"After working for someone else for many years, I was ready for a new challenge. The Peterbrooke business model is a proven one and the training and support provided to us as new business owners put us quickly on the path to small business success."
Lee Cartledge
Peterbrooke Franchisee, Pensacola Fla.
"After working for someone else for many years, I was ready for a new challenge. The Peterbrooke business model is a proven one and the training and support provided to us as new business owners put us quickly on the path to small business success."
Heather Reier
Peterbrooke Franchisee, Tuscaloosa, Ala.