8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 25, 2006

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in is charter)

Colorado	0-14749	84-0910696
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

265 Turner Drive
Durango, Colorado 81303
(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (970) 259-0554

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Press Release

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

     The Company has issued a press release announcing a cash dividend and has elected to furnish the press release as an exhibit to this form 8-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

     (c) Exhibits

Item	Exhibit
99.1	Press Release, dated May 25, 2006

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SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

		ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC.
Date: May 25, 2006	By:	/s/ Bryan J. Merryman
		Bryan J. Merryman, Chief Operating
		Officer, Chief Financial Officer,           Treasurer and Director

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Item
Number	Exhibit
99.1	Press Release, dated May 25, 2006

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER CASH DIVIDEND OF $0.08 PER SHARE

DURANGO, Colorado (May 25, 2006) — Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (Nasdaq/NMS: RMCF), (the Company) which franchises gourmet chocolate and confection stores and manufactures premium chocolates and other confectionery products, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a first quarter cash dividend of $0.08 cents per common share outstanding. The cash dividend will be payable June 16, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business June 2, 2006.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc., headquartered in Durango, Colorado, is an international franchiser of gourmet chocolate and confection stores and a manufacturer of an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products. As of April 30, 2006, the Company and its franchisees operated 305 stores in 40 states, Canada, Guam and the United Arab Emirates. The Company’s common stock is listed on The NASDAQ National Market under the symbol “RMCF”.

This press release contains forward-looking information that involves risks and uncertainties, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking information. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include, without limitation, seasonality, consumer interest in the Company’s products, general economic conditions, consumer trends, costs and availability of raw materials, competition, the effect of government regulations, and other risks. Readers are referred to the Company’s periodic reports filed with the SEC, specifically the most recent reports which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. The information contained in this press release is a statement of the Company’s present intentions, beliefs or expectations and is based upon, among other things, the existing business environment, industry conditions, market conditions and prices, the economy in general and the Company’s assumptions. The Company may change its intentions, beliefs or expectations at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in its assumptions or otherwise. The cautionary statements contained or referred to in this press release should be considered in connection with any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements that the Company or persons acting on its behalf may issue.

For Further Information, Contact Bryan J. Merryman COO/CFO (970) 259-0554