Unemployment and Chocolate: A Recipe for Sweet Dreams

Oct. 9, 2009 - PRLog -- October 9th - (ORLANDO, FL) – With the country heading into economic recession, there is one dilemma that cannot be ignored: unemployment. Lay-offs and downsizing have people scrambling for means with which to support themselves and their families with no immediate relief to the rising cost of living in sight. For those having a passion for chocolate and dreams of opening their own business, though, hard times may prove just the thing to foster their dreams into life.

A recent article published on MSN.com stated that, “…entrepreneurial startups by laid-off and downsized employees, managers and executives often help get the economy growing again…Recessions are a great time to open your own shop: Wages are down, rents are cheaper, competition is scarce and goods and services can be found at a discount. There's no better time to become your own boss.”

Take this into consideration and add a passion for hand-crafted European chocolates, and you have the perfect recipe for a business opportunity.

Schakolad Chocolate Factory is unique in that it offers six different sources of income to business owners- a valuable edge in times of economic uncertainty. Instead of relying solely on retail sales, shop owners are able to take their passion for chocolate out of the store and extend it to corporate clients, hotels, party and wedding favors, chocolate fountain rentals, and chocolate parties. As a result, owners benefit from a more reliable, steady flow of business and are able to interact with a variety of clients beyond the retail counter.

In fact, to help shop owners feel even more secure in their business ventures, Schakolad will be offering medical insurance to franchisees beginning September 1st of this year.

Schakolad does not only provide a sturdy revenue base, though. Prospective Schakolatiers are guided through every step of their business journey with the help of founders, Baruch and Edgar Schaked. With over forty years of experience in the chocolate industry and having received first place in the Fontainebleau Chocolate Festival, their training has owners molding elegant ganache-filled truffles and providing delicious dipped treats in no time.

The opening of a store does not mean abandonment for owners, though. Every Schakolatier is a part of the Schakolad Chocolate Factory family, a family whose members support each other as they grow their dreams. Owners are given contact information for the founders and other store owners to discuss ideas and concerns freely. There is a constant source of support as they enrich the lives of others with chocolate.

Schakolad (pronounced shaq-o-LAD) is a fresh, hand-made on-premises European-style chocolate franchise founded on recipes pass down through a family of three generations of chocolate makers. With 30 Stores across the country, the brand is fast becoming recognized as the perfect combination of a quality upscale chocolate boutique and the corner Mom and Pop European Chocolateria.

Contact: Edgar Schaked at 407.248.6400
Product Information: www.schakolad.com
Franchise Information: www.chocolatefranchise.com
Tradeshow Product Brochure: www.schakolad.com/brochure.pdf
Sweet Night Out™ Event Information: www.schakolad.com/sweetnightout.html