A Beginner’s Guide To Starting Your Own Candy Business
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It’s no surprise why investors across the globe are flocking to the candy business. The $213B global industry has proven to be resilient in the face of market fluctuations and continues to stand the test of time. A reliable customer base and a timeless set of products helps distinguish the candy business in the global market, with its strength being felt at the local level as well.
If you’re here, maybe you’re thinking about getting in on the action and opening a candy shop of your own. At River Street Sweets®, we’re delighted to walk you through the process of getting the ball rolling toward opening your dream kitchen. Keep reading for a step-by-step look at joining our franchise family and making your dream a reality.
How to Open a Candy Store – A Step-By-Step Guide
Learning about how to start a candy business has never been simpler. Look at our guide below for an idea of what it takes to open a candy shop.
An Initial Inquiry
All it takes to get started on your journey is one simple visit to our franchise website. There, you’ll be able to fill out a brief form that will be forwarded directly to our team. We’d love to hear about your background, your goals, and what interested you in joining the River Street Sweets® franchise family. Submit your responses, and voila! You’re officially off to a great start!
Dialogue for Sweet Success
After reviewing your inquiry form, we’ll open up a dialogue with you. During this part of the process, we invite you to ask any further questions you may have about our company, stores, products, and processes. We’re happy to help guide you during this stage and answer any questions you may have. This is an important part of the onboarding procedure for you, as we are able to give you a more detailed preview of what awaits you as a franchisee, as well as help you more clearly envision the potential of starting a candy business.
Fine Details, Disclosures, and Beyond
If everyone feels comfortable and you meet the criteria, we will then move into the nitty gritty of document review. During the qualification and disclosure process, you will be provided with a FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document) to review. A crucial document, the FDD contains vital information about the franchise opportunity that you will need to review and acknowledge carefully. Take your time with this step and don’t rush; read through the terms, become familiar with the details, and ask questions as necessary.
Meeting The Team Behind The Treats
After all the necessary documents have been reviewed, the excitement truly begins to ramp up. Your next big step is to meet face-to-face with our leadership team and get to know some of our most key players. Our emphasis on building individual relationships with prospective franchisees is paramount to what we do; trust works both ways, and franchising is a model that requires confidence in every link of the chain. We want to get to know you and for you to get to know us, so don’t be shy! We can’t wait to hear your story and why you decided to start a candy business.
Making Things Official
At long last, it’s time to put it all down on paper. Contract signing is an exciting step that results in your long-awaited addition to our franchise family. Again, this is a very important step; make sure you consult with your entire team and ensure that everyone’s on the same page before taking the plunge. This legally binding agreement makes things official for all parties involved, so prepare accordingly– and don’t forget to celebrate afterward!
Hands-On Treat Training
Now the fun really begins, as you take a trip out to our flagship store in beautiful Savannah, GA to get more familiar with our team, machines, products and processes. Going further, you can expect to be advised on business practices and learn the essentials about daily operations, suppliers, ordering and more. This is when you’ll develop helpful muscle memory by doing things yourself, rather than simply watching or reading about how it’s done. After finishing our intensive 3-week training course, you’ll be headed home feeling sufficiently equipped to operate your store and keep things running smoothly day after day.
Finally, Opening Day!
At long last, it’s time to start Creating Sweet Memories in your community; opening day has arrived! Invite your customers to come take a look at your hard-working staff and beautiful open kitchen as you prepare World Famous Pralines®, Bear Claws®, candied nuts, chocolates and more for them to enjoy. During the first seven days following your grand opening, expect to have a team of highly skilled River Street Sweets® team members sent to your store to help you get things up and running. It can be stressful to start a candy business, but we’re here to support you every step of the way–not just directly after you’ve opened.
Taking The First Step With River Street Sweets®
Now that you have a better idea of how to open a candy store, do you think you’ve got what it takes? We can’t wait to hear from you. Head on over to the River Street Sweets® franchise website and drop us a line to get started!
