Hotel Chocolat Group plc, founded in 1993 and based in Royston, UK, is a prominent manufacturer and retailer of chocolates, primarily operating under its distinctive Hotel Chocolat brand. The company's reach extends beyond the United Kingdom to encompass the rest of Europe, Saint Lucia, the United States, Japan, and other international markets. Its extensive product range features not only a variety of chocolates, such as premium gift sets and unique rare and vintage selections, but also includes coffee beverages, alcoholic drinks derived from cocoa, and beauty products. Customers can purchase these items through a widespread network of retail stores and via an online subscription service. Furthermore, Hotel Chocolat manages a portfolio that includes restaurants, hotels, and its own cocoa estates, in addition to holding other properties. The group currently operates 126 Hotel Chocolat locations across the UK and Ireland, four in the United States, and 22 in Japan.