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Hotel Chocolat saw profit after tax up 10% to £10.9m from £10m in its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 30 June 2019.
A final dividend of 1.2p per share was paid, up from 1.1p in the same period in 2018.
Revenue grew from £116.3m to £132.5m.
14 new UK & ROI stores were opened with the company investing in two refits and three relocations to larger sites. Two sites were opened in the USA and the joint venture in Japan began trading with two locations opened.
Angus Thirlwell, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hotel Chocolat, said:
'I am pleased to report another year of significant progress for the Group with profits growing slightly ahead of expectations. In the UK, our physical locations performed well, reflecting their allure and relevance. Growth was underpinned by the combination of leisure, gifts and experiences including Chocolate Lock-in tastings, as well as new ranges of drinks and chocolate-dipped ice lollies.'
'The launch of the innovative Velvetiser, our in-home hot chocolate system, supported strong sales growth and received fantastic customer reviews. Our new VIP ME loyalty scheme attracted over 900,000 active members during the period and we continued to bring new and exciting products to market.'