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Cork and Candles

Cork & Candles offers a 90-minute interactive candle-making experience, where guests blend personalized scents and create custom candles in a cozy, memory-making space. Centered on connection and celebration, it's "Where Friends Gather."

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Cork and Candles Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2025

Background

Cork & Candles, a family-owned small business, was born out of a passion for handcrafting quality products with a story three generations in the making. In the 1960s, Dave Straub grew up and learned the arts of painting, woodworking, and candle-making from his father, Ken. Ken passed away when Dave was 23, leaving a beautiful collection of his artworks, along with impactful lessons and memories that shaped the father Dave would become.

When Dave and his wife Sheelagh became parents, they named their son Kenny after Dave's late father. The father-son duo founded Cork & Candles in 2021 with a dream of building an inviting space that would bring friends and communities together while spreading their love of handcrafting personal creations.

We believe everyone is creative and we are excited to help you unlock that creative energy as you handcraft your own custom candles!

The ideal franchisee for Cork and Candles loves being around people and enjoys hosting parties. They like spending time with others and they want to be a part of their local community. While candle making is a piece of this business, hosting a unique experience is really what the business is all about! A love of people and a passion to create is a must - the rest we can teach!

Company Details

Established: 2021
First Unit Franchised: 2024
Franchised Units: 1
Company Owned Units: 3
States Registered In: Alabama - AL, Alaska - AK, Arizona - AZ, Arkansas - AR, Colorado - CO, Delaware - DE, Georgia - GA, Idaho - ID, Iowa - IA, Kansas - KS, Kentucky - KY, Massachusetts - MA, Mississippi - MS, Missouri - MO, Montana - MT, Nevada - NV, New Hampshire - NH, New Jersey - NJ, New Mexico - NM, North Carolina - NC, Ohio - OH, Oklahoma - OK, Oregon - OR, Pennsylvania - PA, Rhode Island - RI, South Carolina - SC, Tennessee - TN, Vermont - VT, West Virginia - WV, Wyoming - WY
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No

Support and Training Offered By Cork and Candles

Financial Assistance Provided: No
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Specify: Relationship with national real estate broker specializing in franchises who knows Cork and Candles brand who will be introduced to franchisee. Franchisee will have the option to work with real estate broker, but is not required.
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Specify: Real estate broker mentioned above will provide hands-on support of LOI and Lease Negotiation.
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Specify: Store-specific website page will be launched in the months leading up to opening with a Now Hiring button for interested employee candidates to apply directly to new location.
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Specify: Brand fund contributions are used to develop brand materials, fund influencer campaigns, and other advertising initiatives as deemed appropriate.
Training:
In-person training will be held in Philadelphia area and will cover all facets of training, including, but not limited to, company history, brand standards, marketing, candle making technical elements, technology and POS training, recruiting and local advertising, social media, and store operations.

2025 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Cork and Candles Franchise.

What does a Cork and Candles Franchise Cost?

Cork and Candles franchise fees for 2025:

Cash Investment: $60,000 - $80,000
Total Investment: $240,000 - $400,000
Minimum Net Worth: $200,000
Single Unit Franchise Fee: $40,000
Franchise Fee for Each Additional Unit: $35,000 for 2nd, $30,000 for 3rd
Royalty: 7%
Ad Fees: 2%
Other Fees: $150/mo technology
Average Number of Employees: 4 - 12
Item 19: Yes
Visa Candidates: No
Passive Ownership: No
Semi-Passive Ownership: Yes
Specify: The business can be semi-passive for an owner who develops a team of hourly employees who work in the store. Semi-passive and not absentee ownership is an important distinction because the semi-passive owner will want to keep tabs on things like large party inquiries, responding to any guest complaints, and overseeing payroll.
Home-Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes(10% off Franchise Fee)

Is Cork and Candles a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. Cork and Candles is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is Cork and Candles a Home Based franchise?

No. Cork and Candles is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Cork and Candles Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Cork and Candles franchisees make. Cork and Candles offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is Cork and Candles a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. Cork and Candles is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does Cork and Candles Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Cork and Candles franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does Cork and Candles Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

No. Cork and Candles franchise does not work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Cork and Candles Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Cork and Candles franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Cork and Candles Looking for International franchisees?

No. Cork and Candles franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Cork and Candles's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

Buying a Franchise Guide: What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Information

Additional Categories

Miscellaneous & Unique, Recently Added Franchises, Retail, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required

$50,000 - $100,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

No

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

No

Cork and Candles Franchise Reviews

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