Candleman is part of a national franchise organization. We would love to share information with you on how to become a Candleman store owner or how to secure an exclusive territory to open your own Candleman Business.
Year Established: 2004
Total Units Operating: 27
Cash Investment Required: $35,000
Total Investment Required: $150,000 - $250,000
Minimum Net Worth Required: $250,000
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Financial Assistance Offered: Will help with proforma and creating business proposal for lender
Training and Support: 3 days at corporate training center in Valencia CA + 3 days at your store
Description
Candleman is a specialty retail franchise system offering the best selection of candles, candle gifts and accessories, home fragrancing and home decor collections from the best names in the business. No other retailer offers the assortment and selection under one roof that Candleman has.
Candleman is driven by a unique team of business owners with over 70 combined years of retail and franchise experience.
The candle and home fragrancing industry is over a $7 billion dollar business growing at a rate of over 7% a year.
Candleman provides a "turnkey" approach with comprehensive support from site selection, lease negotiations, construction coordination, design team, merchandise selection and buying, training in our Valencia, Ca. flagship store/training center and on-site set-up and training in the franchisee's location.
Candleman is much more than just a store. Other sales producing elements include e-commerce sales and marketing, business to business gift programs and corporate gift programs, fund-raising opportunities, kiosk and outpost locations within a defined territory, and much more.
Candleman will award INTERNET/e-commerce opportunities to franchisees within a dedicated geographical area to optimize the explosive internet business while maximizing the traditional "brick and mortar" store front, for incremental sales opportunities.
Being part of the Candleman's franchise network gives the franchisee a competitive advantage unparalleled in the specialty retail arena by getting the best discounts from the vendors available and market insight and direction from the Candleman merchandise team.
Candleman is looking for qualified individuals that share the vision of this exciting business with ongoing hands-on support. Multiple locations and exclusive territories are available.
Financial Information: Total investment (including franchise fee) $150,000-$250,000. This includes EVERYTHING needed to open a Candleman store: "Build-out" of the store including all interior work, fixtures, electrical, POS system, merchandise (inventory), training, store set up by Candleman's staff, grand opening marketing budget, etc; (The number varies based on the size of the store, build out costs, inventory investment, and other elements).
Franchise Fee: $35,000 - Included in the Financial Information listed above. Royalties are 6% of net sales sent in monthly. Minimum cash required: $20,000-$50,000. (Liquid) Minimum net worth: $150,000-$250,000 (Assets minus liabilities).