Every kid dreams of owning a candy shop, but the reality of ownership is sweeter than any childhood fantasy. The candy business industry is growing steadily across the globe, with projections forecasting an increase to a staggering market size of $83B in 2029. It’s no surprise, then, why investors are flocking in droves to small business candy shops; but what advantages can be found within these sugary prospects, and what is the wisest path toward candy shop profit?
For franchise investors, a key factor to consider is how much support you can expect from your franchise. Choosing to work with River Street Sweets® ensures that you have everything you need to not only open your candy business with confidence, but to keep it running successfully and long into the future as well. Before deciding to invest, it’s crucial to understand the measures we implement to support your growth. Not every franchise offers the face-to-face training, robust tool set, and ongoing support resources that River Street Sweets® provides.
Ready to learn more about the onboarding process? Keep reading to get the 411 on what joining the River Street Sweets® franchise family will look like and why Creating Sweet Memories with us is the wise investment option.
A Hands-On Introduction
After successfully buying into the River Street Sweets® franchise, investors can expect training to begin promptly. A multi-step process, our training program gets into the nitty gritty of candy craft and daily operations, giving you crucial insight into the processes that set our delectable offerings apart from the rest. Beyond the basics of candy and ice cream preparation, you’ll also be offered guidance in other areas, such as operations and marketing, that will prove indispensable to you.
Let’s take a closer look!
Rendezvous at HQ
The first steps of your training journey will take place at our lovely flagship store in beautiful Savannah, GA. There, you will spend a minimum of three weeks (or longer, if you can afford the time!) becoming intimately familiar with the products, processes, and principles that make River Street Sweets® a behemoth in the candy business industry. In learning by doing, you will develop muscle memory and familiarity with both machinery and procedures, as well as day-to-day administrative duties and other managerial tasks. From candy-making and sampling techniques to business operations and management, you’ll learn everything you need to run a successful candy store by being fully immersed in one.
Opening Day, Hooray!
When you franchise with us, you invest in a company that invests in you. After your intensive hands-on rehearsal in Savannah, and with your grand opening right around the corner, you can rely on us to be there–literally! For the first seven days following your opening, the River Street Sweets® team will provide you with a squad of seasoned employees to help get everything up and running. Whether it’s your first franchise or your 15th, those first few days can be absolutely hectic, so having some extra hands on deck will make all the difference in ensuring that your entry into the market is a smooth one.
Setting Sail
After the excitement of your grand opening has leveled out and you’ve settled into running the business, we’ll still be by your side whenever you need us. Once you’re firmly in the driver’s seat of your River Street Sweets® franchise, you can still count on us to offer you the best guidance on store operations, inventory management, quality control, and other administrative duties. Beyond that, you will enjoy the luxury of quality ingredient sourcing at competitive prices by having access to our network of trusted suppliers. Our marketing department is also here for you, granting you access to promotional materials and assets that we encourage you to utilize in your local advertising efforts.
Everything And More
Questions, concerns, and suggestions are always welcome! Our commitment to your ongoing success is at the cornerstone of our franchise model, so we’re always here to help you with any and all issues that may arise as your store grows.
River Street Over The Rest
There are other candy businesses that you could invest in, but few (if any) have as profound of a legacy or as rich of a tradition as River Street Sweets®. From our humble beginnings in the Strickland family kitchen to our exciting franchise expansion in the 21st century, the experience of being in our store has always been pivotal to our success.
Offering that unique, timeless experience to visitors outside of Savannah requires our corporate team to be intimately involved in the operations of each location, meaning that franchisees always have a network of support to address virtually any issue. Other candy franchises simply can’t stack up in this regard; their support systems aren’t as strong, and their support teams aren’t nearly as invested in the success of each individual location.
But don’t just take it from us, hear what the Stricklands had to say back in 2019 about successfully navigating the candy market. Then, when you’re ready, head over to our franchise website to take the first steps toward having an industry-best experience with River Street Sweets®!
