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Candleman Corporation
1020 Industrial Park Rd., P. O. Box 731
Brainerd, MN 56401
800#: (800) 328-3453
Tel: (218) 829-0592
Fax: (218) 825-2449
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.candleman.com
Contact: Ms. Sara Wise, Vice President
Candleman is a focused franchise system is a leader in upscale retailing of unique candles and accessories. With an experienced professional management team to assist franchisees, Candleman provides an extremely comprehensive support program for its franchisees involving every aspect of setting up and operating a store. The successful franchisee is a partner couple who enjoys people, has a flair for home d�cor and would like working collectively with fellow franchisees.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1991
First Franchise: 1992
Franchise Units: 62
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 63
Distribution:
U.S. -- 58;
Canada -- 5;
International -- 0
�North America -- Operations in 24 States, 3 Provinces
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 6 in PA, 5 in MN, 4 in WA
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:10
Franchisee Qualifications:4, 4, 2, 2, 4, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 4-5 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 800-1,200 SF; RM
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Encourage Conversion: No
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $70K
Total Investment: $150-350K
Average Total Investment: $250.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $200K
Fees
�Franchise: $35K;
�Average Franchise Fee: $35.0K
�Royalty: 6%
�Average Royalty: 6.0%
�Advertising: $100/Mo.
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: No
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 13
On-Going Support: C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 7 Days in Headquarters; 3 Days On-Site.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: Europe, Middle East, Australia, South America
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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