| | November/December 2007 |
| | CONVENTION 2007 RE-CAP
First, we’d like to thank all of you that made the effort to attend our Convention. We love spending time ... |
| | October - December 2005 Edition |
| | 2005 A year to be remembered…..
We are all so grateful that everyone in our Kilwin’s family survived hurricanes Katrina and Wilma. ... |
| | Savannah, Georgia is on Our Map! |
| | We would like to take a moment to introduce to you Jessie and Diana Meeks, who are opening a Kilwin’s Shoppe in Savannah, Georgia on ... |
| | August / September 2007 |
| | WHO TURNED TWENTY?
Mary Rolls did! That’s twenty Kilwin’s years, mind you! Many of you already know this veteran chocolate molding ... |
| | Welcome New Friends |
| | We would like to welcome Paul & Kirsten Nykamp as the owners of our new store in Destin, Florida. Paul and Kirsten joined us for ... |
| | Chocolate News |
| | Where DOES Chocolate Come From?
We received an e-mail some weeks back that posed the question, “Is your chocolate ethically ... |
| | Think Spring! |
| | We’re getting closer to Easter this year—you’re probably just about to receive your Easter orders—and you need to decide when to pull ... |
| | We're 60 |
| | But we’re 60 years young thanks to all the ice cream! We’re kids in candy stores, literally, and there’s nothing like serving up ... |
| | Happy New Year! |
| | With the holidays behind us it’s time again to gather our thoughts, reflect on the past year, and make plans for the year that’s ahead ... |
| | Dateline….Petoskey and Harbor Springs... |
| | Excitement is in the air as finishing touches are put on the three day Convention hosted at the Delray Beach Marriott Hotel Sunday ... |
| | Jim Sampson |
| | A Big Welcome to our new
Project Manager!
Jim Sampson has joined Kilwin’s Chocolates Franchise, Inc, as Project Manager in charge ... |
| | Great Customer Service Equals... |
| | One of our customers observed that a particular store did not have a "sense of urgency" to please the customer. Do we not want our ... |
| | June and July, 2006 |
| | Don't miss the 2006 Kilwin's Convention!
Enjoy the lovely features of the Delray Beach Marriott while ... |
| | July 2001 Edition |
| | Kilwin's opens in Frankenmuth!!!
It's Michigan's counterpart to Bavaria, and the latest tourist community to cater to shoppers. ... |
| | June 2005 Edition |
| | WHERE'S WALDO??
We’re reminded of the popular young
Waldo in the striped shirt and silly hat
who hides within a busy crowd and a ... |
| | Congratulations to the Kirtons, and our new store in Celebration, Florida |
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We welcomed the Kirtons to their 10-day training program in Michigan the week of May 8, 2006. They arrived with great energy ... |
| | April 2006 Edition |
| | Congratulations go out to Lisa and Jerry Dallaire, who opened The Villages Shoppe on Friday, April 14, 2006. In addition to this ... |
| | February 2006 Edition |
| | “POSITIONING”
A BASIC TENET OF ECOMONICS
Generally speaking, market positioning is the study of how to create an image or identity ... |
| | January 2006 Edition |
| | Welcome to our world!
All of us join to welcome Jeff Hall as our new Kitchen General Manager(pictured at right).
Jeff is no ... |
| | September 2005 Edition |
| | Franchise Advisory Council
Strength through counsel and support
The ballot return was 88%. Thank you to all who volunteered to ... |
| | August 2005 Edition |
| | CONVENTION UPDATE!
We are focusing on our plans and presentations for our annual convention at the Inn of Bay Harbor in Petoskey, ... |
| | July 2005 Edition |
| | HAVE YOU EVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS?
If you’re willing to forgo the family car to make your point, this is the way to do it! ... |
| | May 2005 Edition |
| | Both sides of the fence look the same!
As the season “ends” in Florida and “starts” in other regions, it may be time to step waaaay ... |
| | April 2005 Edition |
| | GEARING UP FOR CONVENTION
It may feel early, but it is indeed time to start thinking about our annual convention. This year’s ... |
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| | When Don McCarty was asked earlier in the year what he would like to do for his and Robin’s 10th anniversary of owning Kilwin’s,he ... |
| | February 2005 Edition |
| | A PICTURE SELLS A THOUSAND....SUNDAES???
Gatlinburg purchased this poster recently. Manager Stewart Garrison hung it and turned it ... |
| | December / January 2005 Edition |
| | Day Five and counting...NEW JACKSONVILLE STORE COMING SOON!
Vance and Dana Stallings have been in the Franchise Office, the Kitchen ... |
| | November 2004 Edition |
| | BOCA RATON, FLORIDA CONVENTION
President Donald W. McCarty stepped to the podium Monday morning at Boca Raton’s famed Resort & Club ... |
| | October 2004 Edition |
| | HEAR YE! HEAR YE! A NEW STORE UPON US!
We all extend a warm welcome to Stuart (Stu) and Carolyn Neiman from Lombard, Illinois. They ... |
| | September 2004 Edition |
| |
CONVENTION ANTICIPATION!
The time is nearing for our annual convention in Boca Raton! Many have sent in their reservations and ... |
| | August 2004 Edition |
| | MARKETING IDEAS
Rack card isn’t a very elegant name for these attractive Flyers. ( Picture shown at right). They are 4”X 9” with ... |
| | July 2004 Edition |
| | CARAMEL
Ask most people what caramel is and they
will reply, “Those little yummy squares wrapped in cellophane”. Most would ... |
| | June 2004 Edition |
| | TIME TO GET COMPUTER SAAVY!
It's just like riding a bike!
Remember how terrified you were as a kid, wanting so desperately to ride ... |
| | May 2004 Edition |
| | CHOCOLATE MORSELS
The International Franchise Association (IFA) reports that former corporate executives are more interested than ... |
| | April 2004 Edition |
| | FRANCHISING: AN ENGINE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH
The first study to measure the economic impact of franchising on the U.S. economy was ... |
| | March 2004 Edition |
| | ADVERTISING AT ITS BEST!
For all those who saw the movie, “Calendar Girls,” step back! Danny Bruck, Kilwin’s of Coral Springs, ... |
| | February 2004 Edition |
| | Convention 2004
“Hop on the Success Express!”
Kilwin’s is happy to announce that we are well on our way to planning the very ... |
| | January 2004 Edition |
| | *GEARING UP FOR VALENTINE'S DAY*
It’s just around the corner. . .and we thought you’d like to know about current trends as you ... |
| | December 2003 Edition |
| | HOLIDAY GREETINGS FROM OUR KITCHEN TO YOURS!
CHOCOLATE TIDBITS
*Cocoa production for 2002-2003 is expected to increase. However, ... |
| | October 2003 Edition |
| | Kilwin's Convention Deemed a Success!
The 2003 Kilwin's Convention opened on Sunday, September 21st at the Inn at Bay Harbor in ... |
| | September 2003 Edition |
| | Kilwin's of Naples Opening in October!
We welcome Sue & Joe Marinaro to the Kilwin's family of fine stores. Sue & Joe will open ... |
| | September 2002 Edition |
| | CORAL SPRINGS TO OPEN SOON
We welcome Dan & Mark Bruck and Bruce McLane to the Kilwin's family. Their shoppe is scheduled to open ... |
| | July / August 2003 Edition |
| | Kilwin's Convention
We cordially invite you to join us for the 2003 Kilwin's Chocolates Convention to be held at the Inn at Bay ... |
| | June 2003 Edition |
| | Kilwin's of Ft. Myers Beach Welcomes New Owners
The Kilwin's family is pleased to welcome Greg and Barb Wulff to the fold.
Greg ... |
| | May 2003 Edition |
| | CONGRATULATIONS ART!
In February, 2003 Art Schupbach celebrated 25 years with the Kilwin's organization. (Pictured right). He has ... |
| | April 2003 Edition |
| | KILWIN'S OF GATLINBURG
We welcome the newest Kilwin's shoppe to our family! Kilwin's of Gatlinburg, owned by Bill & Cathy ... |
| | February/March 2003 Edition |
| | EASTER 2003
With one of our busiest holidays just around the corner we want to give you some ideas for marketing Kilwin's ... |
| | January 2003 Edition |
| | KILWIN'S ICE CREAM TABLES
Imagine yourself sitting down to enjoy ice cream or some other tantalizing confections while enticing ... |
| | December 2002 Edition |
| | HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!
Franchisee Bulletin Board
*New store acomin'! Bill & Cathy Williamson and Jeff and Denise Brandon, have ... |
| | November 2002 Edition |
| | CONVENTION 2002 -- "A Sweet Memory"
The annual Kilwin's Convention is now in the past! Our thanks to everyone who attended! Owners ... |
| | October 2002 Edition |
| | CONVENTION TOPICS
We've been working hard over the past several years to stramline our systems and increase efficiencies, while ... |
| | August 2002 Edition |
| | FRANCHISEE BULLETIN BOARD
Welcome to Mark and Dan Bruck, new Kilwin's franchise owners. Mark and Dan will be training in Petoskey and ... |
| | July 2002 Edition |
| | FRANCHISEE BULLETIN BOARD
Jerry & Lisa Dallaire are open for business in their second location on St. George Street St. Augustine. The ... |
| | June Edition 2002 |
| | Kilwin's Convention - Charleston SC - October 20-22, 2002.
We are very excited about our upcoming Kilwin's Convention. We have a very ... |
| | May Edition 2002 |
| | A SWEET WELCOME!
We welcome Jean Hammond to Kilwin's Quality Confections. She will be serving as KQC's receptionist/secretary. Jean ... |
| | April Edition 2002 |
| | PROMOTIONAL IDEAS FOR SPRING
Don't miss any opportunities to market your products this spring. A great way of making the most of the ... |
| | March Edition 2002 |
| | COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Helping out with fund raising for community and school organizations is a great way to get involved and give ... |
| | February Edition 2002 |
| | Are we Recession Proof?
A question we often ask ourselves as business owners is, "How is the economy doing?" and "What should I be ... |
| | January Edition 2002 |
| | Franchisee Bulletin Board
Mark your calendars - the Kilwin's convention is being planned for October 20-23rd. We are pleased to be ... |
| | December 2001 Edition |
| | Welcome to Bill and Alison Whitworth. The Whitworths have opened the newest Kilwin's Shoppe in Delray Beach, FL.
Bill is no stranger ... |
| | October / November 2001 Edition |
| | It was a big success! We believe this was one of the most beneficial Conventions thus far! First of all, the time of year seemed to ... |
| | September 2001 Edition |
| | "Power Managing Your Business" is the theme for our fall 2001 Convention which will be held on Oct. 21st-24th at the beautiful "In at ... |
| | August 2001 Edition |
| | A heartfelt thank you to everyone at Kilwin's: After six years of service, Ginger Winter says good bye.
I have enjoyed the ... |
| | June 2001 Edition |
| | Big Rapids expands with new fudge kitchen.
Carlleen and Brian Rose, Kilwin's of Big Rapids owners, decided it was time to offer their ... |
| | May 2001 Edition |
| | Convention 2002 will be held in October 2001.
Every other year Kilwin's Convention is held in January at the Kilwin's Headquarters in ... |
| | March / April 2001 Edition |
| | Three new Kilwin's stores will be opening soon.
#1 Charleston SC; Dennis and Jan Holly, owners of Kilwin's of Sarasota and Ft. Myers ... |
