Franchisee: Bill Hoffman

SWEET TREATS: Bill Hoffman owns two Kilwins locations on Thames Street in Newport. He opened a second location of the ice cream and candy store in May to expand the brand and capture foot traffic the first store was missing. / PBN PHOTO/KATE WHITNEY LUCEY
SWEET TREATS: Bill Hoffman owns two Kilwins locations on Thames Street in Newport. He opened a second location of the ice cream and candy store in May to expand the brand and capture foot traffic the first store was missing. / PBN PHOTO/KATE WHITNEY LUCEY

Franchisee: Bill Hoffman Kilwins | 262 and 359 Thames St., Newport The pitch: A traditional-style confectioner offering high-quality chocolate, fudge, ice cream and assorted candy, with 60% of its stock made in the store. The kitchen is located near the store’s front window, so customers can view fudge and other products being made by a

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