8 Candle Holder Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 19th, 2023

Start A Candle Holder Business

According to statistics, the demand for candle holders is set to witness a CAGR of around 10.5% over the next few years. A growing population is very much in line with the increasing demand for candle holders. Apart from the functionality of candle holders, users have diverted them towards being decorative items.

Therefore, there is a ready market for candle holders, and starting a business in that line can be a lucrative opportunity.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a candle holder business:

1. Headline Solar ($6M/year)

Kevin Gillespie noticed the black residue left by traditional candles on his walls and decided he could create a better candle. After experimenting in his mom's kitchen and facing initial challenges, Wax & Wick now brings in $20,000 per month and plans to add more scents and expand its customer base.

How much they make: $6M/year
Current team size: 20

Selling Over 4,500 Candles

Wax & Wick is a 100% soy candle company with wood wicks, that creates environmentally-friendly products; starting off making $1,000 a month in 2015, they brought in about $20,000 per month during Q3 2017 and plan to add ten new scents and a premium sized jar for 2018's $50,000 per month goal.

About

Kevin started Headline Solar about 5 years ago

Revenue

Kevin grew the business to $500K/month

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2. Vintage Vegan Candle Co ($48K/year)

Adam, the founder of Vintage Vegan Candle Co, came up with the idea during the COVID-19 pandemic, which greatly impacted the theater and events industry that he worked in. Wanting to explore the history of lighting and create a product that was environmentally-friendly, he taught himself the art of candle making. His business has since generated £15,000 in the first 10 months, exceeding his initial goal of making £5,000 in the first year.

How much they make: $48K/year
How much did it cost to start: $400
Current team size: 1

How We Started A $5K/Month Business Making Soy Candles And Diffusers At Home

Vintage Vegan Candle Co started as a hobby during the pandemic, and has now become a fast-growing business generating £15,000 in its first 10 months selling homemade, sustainable soy candles and diffusers.

About

Adam started Vintage Vegan Candle Co almost 4 years ago

Revenue

Adam grew the business to $4K/month

Costs

It cost Adam $400 to start the business

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5. Christmas Decor & Gifts

Christmas Gifts & Decor. dusk is Australia's premium retailer of Candles, Home Decor, Home Fragrance and Christmas Gift solutions. Find the perfect Christmas Gift for Mum for this xmas. Free Shipping* & AfterPay Available.

Website traffic: 430K/month

So... can you actually make money with a candle holder business?

Of course. There are millions to be made in this industry.

But how?

Research real, profitable businesses and see exactly how much money they make.
Study exactly what works, and what doesn’t.
Take action, because now you have the roadmap.

Join Starter Story and build your next big thing:

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7. Brandon's Candles

We aren’t interested in cutting corners and we aren’t interested in sacrificing the quality of our product. Using the highest quality soy wax available on the market has given us the quality product being offered today.

How much they make:

1. Headline Solar ($6M/year)

2. Vintage Vegan Candle Co ($48K/year)

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7. Brandon's Candles

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