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candy franchise Do you have the soul of a trader? Do you want to open a candy store ? Are you hesitating between independent or a candy franchise ? Discover everything you need to know about the world of sweets and confectionery . It is wrongly considered that candy stores are only intended for a clientele made up of children... In reality, we are all equal in the face of temptation and we are all housed in the same boat when it comes to succumbing to these little regressive pleasures, which remind us of our young years. Analysis of the candy and confectionery market in Franceboutique de bonbons No crisis in sight for this sector, since more than 7 kilos of confectionery are swallowed up per second in France, which represents nearly 150,000 tonnes of candy in total. And there are more than 600 different varieties, starting from the oldest (Mistral Gagnants and Coco Bohêmes…) to the latest Haribo discoveries to create the buzz, the Haribo DJ with a design modeled on Ecstasy pills… But beyond this famous brand, there are 90 French SMEs specializing in the production of sweets and they employ 7,000 people, for a turnover of 1.5 billion euros in 2019. 20% of our production is exported , particularly to Asia and South America. How to open a candy store? Do you love sweets and want to earn a living with this passion? Why not open a specialty store ? Even if it is a pleasure, you still have to go through all the mandatory steps before giving substance to your project of applying for a loan from a banker to acquire the shop of your dreams. First of all, arm yourself with a solid business plan and market research on your local environment: there is no point in embarking on an adventure without a minimum of preparation. If your neighborhood already has bakeries, markets, supermarkets or grocery stores, make sure that your future point of sale will meet a real demand from residents. Other points to analyze, the market itself. Is it trending up? What is the legislation and its evolution? Is it better to join a network or open an independent candy store ? Who goes to candy stores ? Are these regular self-service purchases or on the contrary targeted? The sale of sweets , like that of chocolates, is subject to seasonality and there is an increase during holidays and holidays, when children can go more easily to make their little favorite purchases... In any case, be aware that France occupies the tenth rank of sweets consumers, which leaves good prospects for your store, the first three ranks being occupied by Sweden, Denmark and Germany according to the Syndicat National de la Confectionery .