The franchisees are empty nesters with two children in college. The couple enjoyed a date night on New Year's Eve after exchanging "experience" gifts for Christmas. The candidate chose candle making as an activity for the evening and noticed a "Franchises Available" sign when they arrived. Interested in entrepreneurship, he followed up to learn more about the franchise opportunity, which aligns with their friendly, outgoing personalities and love for entertaining.
“We’re glad we joined the Cork and Candles brand and now have our own business. Becoming an entrepreneur is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, and we are proud of what we’ve built. The team was involved in every step of the sales, onboarding, training, and launch process. We are already starting to look for where we can open our second location!” - Franchisee
Cork & Candles provides a custom candle-making experience and an inviting atmosphere where friends, families, and co-workers can gather to build deeper relationships and stronger communities.