Wicks 'N' Sticks vs Pandora Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Wicks 'N' Sticks Franchise
Pandora Franchise
Investment $198,500 - $330,720$680,000 - $1,256,000
Franchise Fee $35,000N/A
Royalty Fee 2.5%-
Advertising Fee 0-
Year Founded 19682009
Year Franchised 19682010
Term Of Agreement 5+ years-
Term Of Agreement 5+ years-
Renewal Fee --


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

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

Training & Support
 
Wicks 'N' Sticks Franchise
Pandora 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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Wicks 'N' Sticks Franchise
    Pandora Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion --
    International Expansion --

    Company Overviews

    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.

    About Pandora

    "Pandora

    The Pandora franchise system is developed and managed by Pandora’s subsidiaries. The franchisee enters into an agreement with Pandora, and in operative matters mainly deals with the local Pandora Retail Management. In  short, here is what it takes to become a Pandora franchisee:

    •    Retail experience with good results and proven track record
    •    Entrepreneurial mindset
    •    A passion for sales and for offering excellent customer service
    •    An interest in design and an eye for details
    •    A willingness to personally devote full-time efforts to daily operations of a Pandora store
    •    Appreciation of the Pandora brand
    •    Commitment to the Pandora franchising system and cooperation within the whole chain
    •    Solid financial foundation