{"id":352253,"date":"2026-06-08T23:02:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T23:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/352253\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T23:02:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T23:02:18","slug":"folsoms-palladio-welcomes-rocky-mountain-chocolate-factory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/352253\/","title":{"rendered":"Folsom\u2019s Palladio welcomes Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Folsom.jpeg\"   width=\"1200\" height=\"674\" title=\"Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at Palladio in Folsom is pictured March 30. The chocolate retailer opened Monday and is operating regular business hours.\" alt=\"Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at Palladio in Folsom is pictured March 30. The chocolate retailer opened Monday and is operating regular business hours.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at Palladio in Folsom is pictured March 30. The chocolate retailer opened Monday and is operating regular business hours.<\/p>\n<p>                Corey Schmidt<\/p>\n<p>            corey.schmidt@sacbee.com<\/p>\n<p>A <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rmcf.com\/\">new chocolate store<\/a> opened Monday in Folsom, bringing a new option for sweet-treat cravings.<\/p>\n<p>Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory opened a<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DZS6xPNv-z8\/\"> new store Monday at Palladio<\/a>, 250 Palladio Parkway, Suite 1335, according to an Instagram post, expanding into the major shopping center.<\/p>\n<p>Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, which also has stores in Old Sacramento and the Folsom Premium Outlets, was founded in the early 1980s in Durango, Colorado, according to the company\u2019s website. The chain\u2019s flagship store is still in Durango.<\/p>\n<p>Most Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory stores showcase chocolate-making demonstrations, according to the company website, and many locations feature a \u201cmodern yet classic design.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Shoppers can find items ranging from caramel apples to fudge at most stores, according to the website. There are usually assortments of fruits, nuts, pretzels and cookies hand-dipped in melted chocolate.<\/p>\n<p>The company says its cocoa is UTZ\/Rainforest Alliance-certified and Fair Trade Certified.<\/p>\n<p>Palladio is home to stores including Pretty Sweet, Dave &amp; Buster\u2019s, The Melt, Yard House and Whole Foods Market, according to its website.<\/p>\n<p>Incoming retailers include Instaphysique, Journey to the Dumpling and Yoga Six, according to the directory. Recent openings include the AC Hotel by Marriott and Loft.<\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/profile\/315233098\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"author-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SAC_8021_CoreySchmidt_HA_260409.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Profile Image of Corey Schmidt\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/profile\/315233098\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Corey Schmidt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                    The Sacramento Bee<\/p>\n<p>            Corey Schmidt is a watchdog reporter for the Sacramento Bee, focusing on Folsom, El Dorado Hills and Sacramento County\u2019s eastern suburbs. Previously, he was the government watchdog reporter for the St. Cloud Times in Minnesota. Schmidt received his bachelor\u2019s degree from DePaul University in Chicago and his master\u2019s degree from Yale University.\u00a0\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at Palladio in Folsom is pictured March 30. 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