Cork & Candles

Spark Connections Through Candle-Making with Cork & Candles

Own a scent bar where creativity, community, and commerce come together in a fun, high-margin model.

Cork & Candles is a one-of-a-kind experiential scent bar where guests create custom candles while enjoying drinks, laughter, and connection. This immersive concept blends retail with recreation, delivering Instagram-worthy experiences guests won’t forget—and franchisees won’t want to miss.

Rooted in hospitality and creativity, Cork & Candles invites you to become a local experience curator, guiding candle-making sessions, hosting private events, and building community—one pour at a time. Backed by strong brand positioning, multiple income streams, and comprehensive training, this franchise is built for passionate entrepreneurs ready to make meaningful memories and smart profits.

Why Invest in Cork & Candles?

• High-Demand Experience Business: Tap into the booming “experience economy” with a product that’s social, shareable, and in demand.
• Diverse Revenue Streams: Earn from workshops, retail sales, private events, and corporate gifting—all under one roof.
• Custom Scent Bar Model: Guests mix scents from a library of 60+ clean-burning oils and leave with unique, hand-poured creations.
• Creative Product Innovation: Monthly themed candles and novelty designs keep the experience fresh and encourage repeat visits.
• Scalable & Structured: Proven playbooks, ops systems, and marketing tools make it easy to launch and grow successfully.

What Makes Cork & Candles Unique?

Our Signature Experience lets guests explore over 60+ premium fragrance oils to create custom blends they pour by hand. Whether it's a birthday celebration, date night, or corporate team-building event, each session becomes a personalized, memory-making workshop.

Our Novelty Experience invites creativity to bloom—guests can craft lifelike candles inspired by sweets, beverages, and nostalgic moments. And with monthly exclusive candle releases, every visit feels like a new adventure.

Revenue is diversified across:

• Workshops: Core 90-minute experiences, often $50+ per guest, with group bookings generating multiple sessions daily.
• Retail Sales: Guests purchase pre-made candles, oils, and DIY kits post-experience.
• Private Events: Bachelorette parties, birthdays, and corporate bookings drive high-margin group sales.
• Branded Gifting: Custom candle programs for businesses, especially during holidays, add another revenue stream.

Financial Overview

• Franchise Fee: $40,000
• Total Investment: $240,000 – $400,000
• Royalty Fee: 7%
• Financing: Options available via third-party providers
• Estimated Time to Breakeven: Not disclosed
• Ownership Model: Semi-passive (with staff management); not absentee

A Day in the Life of a Cork & Candles Franchisee

As a Cork & Candles owner, your focus is on atmosphere, experience, and team leadership. Depending on your model, your day might include reviewing bookings, ordering inventory, training your scent guides, marketing events, or hosting a workshop. While you won’t need to lead every session yourself, you’ll keep a close eye on guest satisfaction, community engagement, and overall store operations.

Recognition & Growth Milestones

• Launching 2024, Cork & Candles is expanding rapidly with a model built for repeatable success.
• Featured on national platforms highlighting the brand’s unique blend of creativity and commerce.
• Early studio performance has demonstrated strong per-session profitability and retail attachment rates.

Support & Franchisee Training

Franchisees don’t need candle-making experience—we’ll teach you everything you need to know through our detailed onboarding and operational guides.

Initial Training Covers:

• Candle-making chemistry and safety
• Store design and inventory management
• Customer hospitality and scent-blending guidance
• Operations, marketing, and booking systems

Ongoing Support Includes:

• Playbooks for staffing and payroll oversight
• Marketing content and social media templates
• Monthly check-ins and business coaching
• Exclusive seasonal candle concepts and kits

Is Cork & Candles Right for You?

We’re looking for owner-operators or semi-passive owners with strong people skills, creativity, and an appreciation for hospitality. You’ll thrive in this business if you:

• Love building community and hosting memorable experiences
• Enjoy creative environments with repeatable systems
• Can manage a team of hourly staff and respond quickly to guest needs
• Are organized, customer-focused, and growth-minded

No chandling experience required—just a passion for people and positivity.

Pour Joy. Pour Profits. Pour Your Future.

Cork & Candles is more than a store—it’s where people come to connect, celebrate, and create. If you’re ready to own a business that delivers joy and drives revenue through unforgettable experiences, this is your invitation to light the way.