Success In Sweets:
Candy Store Franchises


The idea of Candy Store Franchises may seem like nothing more than a child's dream, something to be tucked under the category of "Shouldn't happen since I'd have too much fun and no success". We are not talking about creating a Willy Wonka catastrophe, however. There is profit and results to be found in this kind of work. You just have to realize that candy is a business and not just a treat.

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That is where many people fail when trying to launch candy store franchises (or any franchise for that matter). Instead of looking at it as a way to make a living and turn a profit, they see it as a way to realize a dream. While this is a product of being a part of a franchise--after all, it does start out as an idea--it should not be your only focus. Yes, you have established the candy store franchises you have wanted for so long, but you won't keep them if you don't put the effort into making them successful.

This is business, not some childhood fantasy come to life. You have to work and you have to work hard. To create candy store franchises takes unyielding effort. Those looking to simply become famous for serving treats should not apply. The fame comes the name; the name comes from the work.

But that work is well worth it. Franchises have been proven to make more money and have genuine success when compared to independent companies. They are also more likely to remain after that first crucial year than stand-alone businesses. Over seventy percent of new companies will close their doors during the first five years. Franchises, however, rank over ninety percent in terms of success. This, of course, includes candy store franchises.

Consider which franchise you select carefully. A good one will provide you with all of the training and support that you need in order to understand your product, your business, and how to make the most of your profits. Established candy store franchises provide you with the necessary training and education to learn how to make your slice of their store a success.

They will help you decide the prime spot for location, how to design the store, offer training for all positions, etc. They even make regular visits to all of their stores to offer support, advice and suggestions. Companies that care about you as a candy franchise owner will typically teach you about topics such as:

  • Workshop design
  • Store design
  • Quality control
  • Marketing
  • Inventory control
  • Advertising
  • Product pricing
  • Product design
  • Accounting
  • Insurance requirements
  • And even credit card processing.

    Depending on the actual candy franchise, you may also learn how to make some of your products from specific ingredients – for example, candy apples, chocolates, and other tasty treats.

    There is money to be made and there is an audience for your product. You just have to know how to market. That's where training comes in.

    It is that sort of management that makes them the highest ranked of all the candy store franchises. They treat each store as if it is the only one, giving it the attention it needs and giving you the knowledge you need. It makes all the difference.

    Popular and established Candy Store Franchises include:

    1. Candy Bouquet – a brick-and-mortar (instead of home-based) franchise which has no royalty fees, is lots of fun, and is a unique layout as it is marketed as an alternative to traditional flower bouquets.

    2. Sir Chocolate – allows you to own your very own chocolate company specializing in chocolate covered fruits, brownies, chocolate fountains, and other treats and can be run directly out of your own home.

    3. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory – successful since 1982, with this company, you will specialize in the “good old treats”, such as candy apples, caramel apples, and hand made chocolates of all shapes and sizes. Offers many market opportunities for a family business as it allows for single and multi-unit expansion.

    4. Cherubs-n-Chocolate – you can work from home, using a laser printer and the software provided, to create stunning, unique personalized candy bars for gifts, announcements, favors, fundraisers, business promotions, and much more. Though Hershey’s is the “official” brand of choice, any kind of bar, including Power Bars, chocolate, and Granola, can be used. They’re shipped out wholesale for maximum profit potential.

    Candy store franchises tend to make people think of fun. After all, how hard could it be to sell candy? If you don't know what you are doing... it can be impossible. That is why choosing the correct candy store franchise for your location and receiving all the education you can is so vital. This is a business. If you intend to run it, you have to realize that.

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