Candleman vs Wicks 'N' Sticks Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Candleman vs Wicks 'N' Sticks including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Candleman Franchise
Wicks 'N' Sticks Franchise
Investment $175,000 - $225,000$198,500 - $330,720
Franchise Fee $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 6%2.5%
Advertising Fee $300/month0
Year Founded 19921968
Year Franchised 19921968
Term Of Agreement -5+ years
Term Of Agreement -5+ years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Candleman Franchise
Wicks 'N' Sticks Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Candleman Franchise
Wicks 'N' Sticks Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Candleman Franchise
Wicks 'N' Sticks Franchise
Training -Corporate Office, Houston, TX 8 Days
Support -Central Data Processing
  • Central Purchasing
  • Field Operation Evaluation
  • Field Training
  • Initial Store Opening
  • Inventory Control
  • Franchisee Newsletter
  • Regional or National Meetings
  • 800 Telephone Hotline
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    Marketing --
    Operations -Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 6 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Not Allowed

    Expansion Plans
     
    Candleman Franchise
    Wicks 'N' Sticks Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion --
    International Expansion --

    Company Overviews

    About Candleman

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

    About Wicks 'N' Sticks

    Nation's largest and most respected franchised retailer of quality candles, fragrancing and related home decorative products. Franchisees are offered outstanding name recognition, comprehensive training and extensive start up and on-going support. Rated a top franchise by both Success Gold 200 and Income Opportunities Platinum 2000.