If you are looking for information on the Caleb's Lighthouse franchise business opportunity, Caleb's Lighthouse franchises or Caleb's Lighthouse franchising, then you have come to the right place.
Caleb's Lighthouse makes shopping for beading needs a great experience at a great price - the Caleb's "Sea of Savings" - by offering a vast selection of both retail and wholesale beads, tools and jewelry making supplies. Caleb's serves everyone from the beading expert to newcomers who use our beads and Swarovski Crystal Beads to add jewelry to their collections, make jewelry as gifts, or create just the right dance costume.
Caleb's offers retail and wholesale pricing to our customers. Our retail is about 10% less than "wholesale" companies and we are consistently working with our many overseas suppliers to negotiate prices that will make the profit margin even better for our franchisees. For example, our watch faces begin at $4.55 retail and are wholesale to our franchisees for $1.75.
Each franchisee will establish wholesale accounts with their customers. Our corporate store in St. Peters, MO has over 450 wholesale accounts. Our wholesale is 20% Off retail for these watch faces to your customers that qualify for wholesale purchasing. Another example is our new line of hand-blown glass beads which retail for $7-$10 (still lower than competitors selling them at $15-$30). These beads are purchased by the franchisee at $1.50 allowing for a nice profit margin for your retail AND wholesale purchases in the store.
Our primary objective is to see that our franchisees succeed and make an excellent profit. We guarantee that our franchisees will have a much higher profit margin working with us and that prices for product cannot be found lower anywhere!
In short, we guarantee quality products and service.
We are anxious to share our positive experience both financially and as business owners with you. Below is a short outline of what we offer during our "Discovery Day":
Our Background and Success Story
The information presented may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.
1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
You want to know what happens after you pay the initial fee. A strong franchisor provides comprehensive pre-opening training, site-selection help, operational playbooks, and continuous assistance with marketing, technology, and supply chains.
2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists estimated startup costs in Item 7, but real-world expenses can run higher. Asking how closely current owners tracked to these estimates reveals if you need extra working capital or if hidden fees exist.
3. How do royalties and local/national marketing fees impact profitability?
You need to understand ongoing financial obligations-such as monthly royalty percentages and ad fund contributions-and evaluate whether the brand value and support justify cutting into your profit margins.
4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
Transparent franchisors will openly discuss real hurdles like local competition, tight labor markets, or supply chain bottlenecks, and show you the exact playbook or field support they offer to solve them as well as allowing you to speak with other franchisees.
5. How many franchise locations have closed or left the system in the past few years, and why?
High turnover, store closures, or quiet franchise exits are major red flags. This question measures system stability, territory health, and whether the corporate team addresses struggling owners or lets them fail.
Retail and Store Franchises