We Invented
The Made-In Store Fresh Fudge Model
Since 1964, there’s been only one, true, definitive leader in the made-in-store fresh fudge experience. Calico Cottage.
Why Fudge?
Learn what fudge can do for you
How Can Calico Help?
A profitable, can’t miss program
What Can Fudge Do?
It’s fast, fun & easy as fudge!
Why Calico?
The leader in made-in store fresh fudge
60 Years, One Leader.
Why Chance Fudge With Anyone Else?
We invented the business model. We perfected the premium fudge formulation that, to this day, never fails to amaze. And we’ve developed the most comprehensive, proven, turnkey program to guide retailers like you — of all kinds, across the country! — to some of the most profitable margins they’ve ever earned. Making fresh fudge, in-store, every day.
Of course you can do it! We’ll teach you how. And our team will guide and support your team every step of the way.
Why fudge?
Fudge Turns Retail Pains Into Profitable Gains
Fudge lures them in!
When in-store traffic is slow, frustration runs BIG. As a retailer, that’s no secret. The consequences are bad for business as well as your bottom line. You’re stuck with:
- Stale Inventory
- Wasted Labor
- Forced Markdowns
But offering a unique product like fresh-made fudge differentiates your business, and it gives shoppers a compelling reason to visit, enjoy and come back for more. What other single product does all that?
Fudge makes ’em linger longer and buy.
It’s not easy to compete against the big chain stores. But fudge can give you an edge that lets you stand toe-to-toe. Fudge lets you flex and double-down on…
- Shifting Trends
- Seasonal Celebrations
- Local Lore and Culture
… in ways that big businesses just can’t match. And when you connect, you’re consistently winning. Every day, every month, every year.
Fudge transforms transactions into interactions.
You’re always on the hunt for more interesting products. But who has the time, energy or resources to travel to gift and trade shows all over the country or browse product catalogs till you’re cross-eyed? Yet, you still need to…
- Draw More Customers
- Get Them to Linger
- Allow You to Engage and Sell
Fresh-made fudge is the answer to your troubles, and our one-of-a-kind fudge program is the industry’s only proven solution.
What Our Retailers Say
How can calico help?
We Do It All! We’re The Most Experienced
Get up to 70% profit on each sale
Think for a second. Scan your inventory. What single product attracts shoppers in droves, gets them laughing and talking, offers hundreds of flavors, varieties and experiences — and, oh yes…
Consistently Delivers 70% Profit Margins or Higher?
If you’re not producing and selling fresh-made fudge, then believe us, you don’t have that product. But you can have it and the program that perfects it… with one easy phone call or contact.
Build Revenue All Year
Shoppers sample your fudge and buy some for now. When that piece is gone, they buy more to go. And when that’s gone, they come back for more. Coming and going, you’re sales keep growing, and revenue continues to increase through:
- One-to-One Personalized Retail Experiences
- Impulse Purchases that Boost Basket Size
- Fudge Sharing, Gift-Giving and Unique Party Favors
Plus, Calico’s end-to-end fudge program offers multiple options for presenting, packaging and selling your fudge in any retail environment. And just like that, you’re earning revenue, profitably, year-round.
Drive Traffic & Extend Dwell Times
Fudge is that rarest of unicorn products that helps sell EVERYTHING in your store. It creates a special feeling and a sweet atmosphere of…
- Family, Fun and Friendship
- Meeting New People and Sharing Stories
- Laidback Leisure that Loosens Wallets
You’ll see it happen right before your eyes. The hustle and bustle of shoppers slow down, they dwell longer and sales go up. It’s not rocket science. But it is smart math.
Serve Up Memories
There’s nothing quite like the social experience of sampling, sharing and devouring fudge that is fresh-made right before your eyes. Like no other product you can offer your customers, fudge has the power to…
- Stir Up Warm and Welcome Emotions
- Evoke a Craving for Bygone Days
- Create New Memories with Every Morsel
Turn your store into the talk of the town and a favorite destination for tourists, locals and communities nearby. They’ll be proud to support your business. Bite after bite.
Enrich Your Brand
Your name. Your fame. Your gain. That’s the private label punch of building your own brand of irresistible, premium fudge. And since fudge is a confection, not a candy, the best way to sell it is freshly made, onsite, with your own branded label. This means…
- It’s Your Logo Printed on the Box
- It’s Your Store that Customers Buzz About
- It’s Your Fudge that People Praise and Crave
Only ONE PARTNER provides the product, the team and the complete program to make your fudge operation a moneymaking machine. A distinct, consistent and profitable success. The Calico Cottage way.
What Our Retailers Say
It’s More Than Just Fudge
What Else Can Fudge Do?
Calico has developed a total, profitable, can’t-miss program that works in any retail environment. It’s fast, fun and easy as fudge!
What’s The Calico Difference?
No One Makes It Easier To Succeed
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Not sure you can launch and maintain a successful and massively profitable fudge-making operation from scratch? We beg to differ — and so do thousands of Calico Cottage customers who profit every day worldwide.
As the creators of this unique business model, we have tested and perfected every step of this process to make your endeavor into fudge-making easy and rewarding, including…
- Comprehensive Onboarding Support and Training
- Industry-leading Fudge Mix and Key Ingredients
- Proprietary Fudge-Making Equipment and Supplies
- Extensive Marketing, Merchandising and Sales Support
- Ongoing In-Person and Online Customer Training
- Boots-on-the-Ground National and Global Field Support
Need even more inspiration? Read our Customer Success Stories, and then explore a Case Study or two, and see how other merchants just like you quickly became experiential retail experts through the selling power of fudge. Calico Cottage fudge.
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Success begins with the finest fudge ingredients. But it’s maintained long term with the smartest people and the most comprehensive support program. Our hard-earned insights and services continue to set Calico apart as the critical ingredient to your consistent sales and revenue. Count on us to provide every resource you need, and more, including:
- Eye-Catching In-Store and Out-of-Store Signage
- Impactful Marketing and Merchandising Tools
- Engaging Sales Enablement Programs
- Clever Promotional Tips for Impulse Purchases
- Seasonal and Holiday Campaign Elements Yearlong
- Extensive Training and Ongoing Education
- A Network of Unrelenting Service and Support Professionals
As the saying goes, it takes a village. And Calico puts you at the heart of town square, where folks just can’t get enough of your fudge!
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What do we mean by WOW? First we WOW you with the 360° scope of our program, which, to this day, stands unrivaled. Then we teach you how to WOW your customers each and every day. In short, it’s the vast totality of ALL we do. That’s HOW Calico WOWs!
- Retail Insight
- Unparalleled Quality
- Fudge Science and Innovation
- In-Sync with the Latest Consumer Trends
- Non-Stop Flavor Exploration and Creation
- Invaluable Sales IQ
- Serving as your Trusted Single-Source Provider
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There are good reasons why our top-secret fudge formulation hasn’t changed in over half a century. It’s made from only the finest ingredients, mixed to delectable perfection, and supported with lots of wisdom and love. It’s premium. It’s proven. It works!
Every rich, smooth and creamy bite is consistently off-the-charts amazing, batch after satisfying batch. Here’s why:
- We Start with a Formulation that has 60+ Years of Research Behind It
- We Source a Custom-Developed Sugar that we Perfected for Fudge
- We Combine a Proprietary Blend of Three Types of Cocoa Beans
- We Source Only Best-in-Class and Meticulously Tested Colors and Flavorings
- We Help you Establish a Quality Assurance Program to Guarantee Optimal Results
All told, and in no time at all, you and your team will be making the best-looking, best-tasting fudge that you and your customers have ever had. Period.
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You cannot remain an industry leader if innovation doesn’t drive your mission and vision. At Calico Cottage, we are constantly exploring bold new ways to keep fudge not just relevant — BUT PREVALENT! — in an ever-evolving retail landscape. How?
OFFERING OVER 300 DECADENT FLAVORS — AND COUNTING — IS A GREAT PLACE TO START!
Plus, nothing proves more innovative than steadfast continuity. That’s right! We continue to demonstrate the courage and conviction to create new fudge flavors that produce results, time and time again. Put our innovation to work for you.
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At Calico Cottage, food safety isn’t only ensured, it’s independently third-party certified. The quality and safety of our fudge ingredients is our number one priority, ensuring your store’s brand reputation is never compromised.
Our SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing Certification is just the latest in our long and storied history of adhering to the most rigorous food safety standards.
No one else in the in-store fresh-fudge making category has achieved and maintains this safety certification. No one. Year after year. Click here to learn more.
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