Materials and equipment required
Depending on the goods you want to sell in your candy shop, you may want to consider beginning your company with the following items:
Candy vending machines
apothecary jars/glass apothecary jars/mason jars/various types
Packaging (Stackable)
Shelves for Display
Display Stand
Countertop Display Table
Basket
Basket holder
Bags for Gifts
Bins in Bulk
Dispenser
Scoop made of plastic
Tongs Made of Plastic
Poster*
Sticker*
Risers, display cups, and acrylic containers
Candy wrappers
Important Decisions
Considerations When Purchasing Candy
Type
Here are some common candy kinds that your customers may anticipate to find in your candy store:
Caramel
Chocolate
Candy cotton
Gum chewing
Gummies
Licorice
Hard candy
Lollipop
Brittle
Toffee
Candy made with rocks
Sour candy
Taffy
Color
Some clients may choose to purchase candy in certain colours to commemorate important events such as a wedding or graduation. Organizing your sweets by colour might be a visually appealing and functional strategy to appeal to these clients.
Flavor
Aside from the conventional sweetness of most candy, certain sweets are blended with fruity, spicy, sour, or salty components to produce a distinct and enjoyable taste. Stocking a variety of sweets with distinct tastes (for example, peanut butter, coconut, sea salt, chilli, orange, lemon, cinnamon, and so on) can make your candy shop stand out.
Theme
Are the bulk of your clients adults or children? Do you intend to operate a conventional, artisan, or specialty confectionery shop? Consider your consumer base and the style of candy business you want to operate, since these are two significant aspects that will influence the types of sweets you buy.
A high-end chocolate store, for example, is likely to appeal to people shopping for presents, holidays, and other special events. A bulk candy shop, on the other hand, that offers novelty treats linked with cartoon characters is more likely to appeal to youngsters.
Durability
If you don’t produce your own sweets, prepare ahead to ensure that the candy you buy from vendors is fresh and pleasant by the time it reaches your clients. Generally, the softer the candy, the shorter its shelf life.
The average shelf life of several varieties of candy:
Dark chocolate lasts around 12 months, whereas milk chocolate lasts approximately 8–10 months.
Hard candy may be kept in a cold, dry area for 9 to 12 months.
8–16 months for chewing gum
Caramel: about 3 weeks at room temperature, but up to 6 months if frozen
Gummies may be stored in the refrigerator or freezer for 6 – 12 months.
Origin country
Germany, Switzerland, and Belgium are well-known for their chocolate goods, but Japan is well-known for its matcha (green tea) flavoured sweets. When it comes to speciality candy, you should seek for overseas sources to get the greatest candy available.
Concerns About Health and Other Issues
More and more individuals are looking for unique candies that will match their health demands while also gratifying their sweet tooth. Kosher, gluten-free, non-GMO, sugar-free, no artificial colouring, and organic are all common concerns.
Best Shopping Locations
There are several candy providers available online. Choose those with well-maintained websites, strong social media presences, and positive client feedback. Call them and inquire about bulk candy savings.
Here are some examples of websites where you may be able to purchase bulk candy:
WHCandy
Candy Land
Candy Store in Bulk
Crate of Candy
You may also purchase famous brand name candies as an add-on to your company. Here are some ideas for sampling sweets:
Kisses from Hershey’s
Kit Kat’s
Cup with Reese’s Pieces
Gummy Bears Haribo
M&M
Skittles