Cork & Candles, a family-owned small business, was born out of a passion for handcrafting quality products with a story three generations in the making. In the 1960s, Dave Straub grew up and learned the arts of painting, woodworking, and candle-making from his father, Ken. Ken passed away when Dave was 23, leaving a beautiful collection of his artworks, along with impactful lessons and memories that shaped the father Dave would become.

When Dave and his wife Sheelagh became parents, they named their son Kenny after Dave's late father. The father-son duo founded Cork & Candles in 2021 with a dream of building an inviting space that would bring friends and communities together while spreading their love of handcrafting personal creations.

We believe everyone is creative and we are excited to help you unlock that creative energy as you handcraft your own custom candles!

The ideal franchisee for Cork and Candles loves being around people and enjoys hosting parties. They like spending time with others and they want to be a part of their local community. While candle making is a piece of this business, hosting a unique experience is really what the business is all about! A love of people and a passion to create is a must - the rest we can teach!