Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Grand Opening in Tustin

Councilmember John Nielson, left, presents the new owners of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Leslie Patton and Rian Freidhof, with a certificate on behalf of the Tustin City Council.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at The District at Tustin Legacy celebrates new ownership with a grand opening on January 15 including a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory displays its Valentine's Day selections during grand opening ceremony.

Owners Leslie Patton and Rian Freidhof pose for a photo inside Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at The District at Tustin Legacy.

A variety of dark chocolate “creams” sit on display for customers to order and try at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Tustin.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory employee Harvey Espinoza weighs a customer's selected items for pricing before bagging them.

An assortment of dark and milk heart-shaped chocolates are displayed at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, ready for Valentine's Day.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory displays its wide selection of different flavored caramel apples.

Advertised in the window, Rocky Mountain's plain caramel apples are given free to customers with every purchase of $15 or more.

Dipped in white confection, dog bones are safely made at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory for all canines.

Leslie Patton, left, and Rian Freidhof, stand amid city council members and their three employees, left to right, Nick Grant, Harvey Espinoza and Lizeth Garcia, waiting to complete the honors by cutting the ribbon at the grand opening of the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.