Candleman Corporation
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Candleman Corporation system.
Candleman Corporation
15025 Glazier Ave., # 400
Apple Valley, MN 55124
800#: (800) 328-3453
Tel: (218) 829-0592
Fax: (800) 962-2511
E-mail: dhuber@hubercommercial.com
Web Site: www.candleman.com
Contact: Ms. Colleen Brown, Regional Manager
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 décor and would like working collectively with fellow franchisees.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1991
First Franchise: 1992
Franchise Units: 26
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 27
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 24 States, 3 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 6 in PA, 5 in MN, 4 in WA
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic: 1
>Asian-American: 7
>Native American:
>Other: 2
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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Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $70K
Total Investment: $150-350K
Average Total Investment: $250K
Minimum Net Worth: $200K
Fees
>Franchise: $35K
>Average Franchise Fee: $35K
>Royalty: 6%
>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
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 13
On-Going Support: C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 7 Days in Headquarters; 3 Days On-Site.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
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