Experience with candle manufacturers?

April 29, 2025

by a searcher from London Business School in Zürich, Switzerland

Hi guys, I was approached by the owner of a candle manufacturer looking to retire. Outside, looks like a decent business with 10-15%+ EBITDA margins. Couple million $ absolute earnings. Looking to chat to folks who have looked at / acquired candle factories.

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from Providence College in Providence, RI, USA

I looked into this previously but a smaller operation. It's an interesting space. I like it with its ability to expand through its own brands or private-label. In my case, it was too small and operationally dependent on the owners and seasonal staff for it to be worth the risk. I see it as reliable but low growth industry; but just a limited perspective.

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from Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Luzern, Schweiz

There were two guys on the Acquiring Minds podcast who bought a candle manufacturer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xqU6fHzUj0 https://acquiringminds.co/articles/adam-goldberg-seracon

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