SoCal Candle Rentals franchise
2026 filing · April 20, 2026GrowingShares sales figures
SoCal Candle Rentals at a glance
A candle rental and decor business for weddings and events. At the end of 2025 there were 4 SoCal Candle Rentals locations in the US, 3 franchised and 1 company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- SoCal Candle Rentals Franchise Network
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Wildomar, California
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $51K–$146K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $25K–$40K
- By territory population
- Royalty
- 7%
- 7% of gross sales or a monthly minimum that rises by year, whichever is greater, plus 1% to the brand fund from the second year
- Brand fund
- 1%
- 1% of gross sales, paid with the royalty
- Renewal fee
- $2,500
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 4
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 3
- Company-owned
- 1
- Change in 3 years
- +3
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
From SoCal Candle Rentals Franchise Network’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
SoCal Candle Rentals among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | SoCal Candle Rentals | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $98,000 | Costs less than 88% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $25,000 | Lower than 82% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 7% | Higher than 70% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 4 | Fewer than 74% of franchises |
How much a SoCal Candle Rentals franchise costs
Opening one SoCal Candle Rentals costs an estimated $50,500 to $145,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital. It is one of the low-cost franchises.
The biggest costs are initial franchise fee ($25,000 to $40,000) and inventory and supplies ($10,000 to $20,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $40,000 | |
| Months’ Lease Payments | $0 | $8,000 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $10,000 | |
| Utility and Security Deposits | $0 | $500 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Décor | $500 | $9,000 | |
| Computer/POS System | $0 | $3,000 | |
| Vehicle Lease | $0 | $5,000 | |
| Signage and Wrap | $300 | $3,000 | |
| Inventory and Supplies | $10,000 | $20,000 | |
| Equipment and Supplies | $0 | $500 | |
| Training Expenses | $1,000 | $6,000 | |
| Insurance – 3 Months | $500 | $10,000 | |
| Grand Opening Program | $2,500 | $5,000 | |
| Licenses and Permits | $200 | $500 | |
| Professional Fees | $500 | $5,000 | |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months | $10,000 | $20,000 | |
| Total | $50,500 | $145,500 |
Source: SoCal Candle Rentals Franchise Network, 2026 filing, page 18
SoCal Candle Rentals franchise fee
The franchise fee is $25,000 to $40,000, by territory population. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: SoCal Candle Rentals Franchise Network, 2026 filing, page 10
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of gross sales or a monthly minimum that rises by year, whichever is greater, plus 1% to the brand fund from the second year. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1% of gross sales, paid with the royalty. |
| Technology Fee | $500 per year |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: SoCal Candle Rentals Franchise Network, 2026 filing, page 11
Other fees as filed, from pages 13–16. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures SoCal Candle Rentals publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: SoCal Candle Rentals Franchise Network, 2026 filing, page 37
How SoCal Candle Rentals compares
Of the 139 mobile franchises on this site, SoCal Candle Rentals is the 31st cheapest to open and the 84th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | SoCal Candle Rentals | Typical mobile brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $51K | $96K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $146K | $167K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $25K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 7% | 7% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 4 | 10 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 91 of 139 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 139 brands in mobile franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 (+3) | 1 | +3 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: SoCal Candle Rentals Franchise Network, 2026 filing, page 40
Who owns SoCal Candle Rentals?
SoCal Candle Rentals franchises are sold by SoCal Candle Rentals Franchise Network.
From SoCal Candle Rentals Franchise Network’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: SoCal Candle Rentals Franchise Network, 2026 filing, litigation on page 9, bankruptcy on page 9
SoCal Candle Rentals filings
The figures on this page come from SoCal Candle Rentals Franchise Network’s 2026 filing, issued April 20, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | April 20, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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