1851

<div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">At <a href="http://theromancandle.com/franchise/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-roman-candle-eyes-wisconsin-to-propel-growth-and-dominate-the-craft-pizza-market-in-its-home-state-4502" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Roman Candle</a>, pizza is more than just a meal&#8212;it&#8217;s a passion. From fresh, local ingredients to a mix of both classic and innovative recipes, every pizza is a unique experience. For the past decade, The Roman Candle has been serving up delicious pizzas to satisfied customers across its home state of Wisconsin. The brand, which currently has four locations in Madison and one in Whitefish Bay, is now looking to expand across the state as part of its effort to own Wisconsin&#8217;s craft pizza market.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">&#8220;Some restaurants serve cardboard pizzas and throw the word craft in front of it on a menu just to make a quick buck. That&#8217;s not The Roman Candle&#8217;s style. We&#8217;re completely committed to serving authentic craft pizzas&#8212;and the best Wisconsin craft beer to go with them&#8212;at all of our locations,&#8221; said Brewer Stouffer, The Roman Candle&#8217;s founder and CEO. &#8220;Our mission is to make great pizza in vibrant neighborhoods across the state.&#8221; </span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">The Roman Candle relies on local resources to make its mission a reality. The brand uses fresh Wisconsin ingredients on all of its artisan pizzas. The state&#8217;s strong agriculture and dairy environment also allows the brand to use a network of Wisconsin-based suppliers who deliver everywhere in the state. At its core, &#8220;We&#8217;re committed to making the most of all the goodness Wisconsin has to offer, from cheese to beer to ice cream,&#8221; says Stouffer.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">The brand also wants to remain local when it comes to its first franchise partners. <a href="https://theromancandle.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-roman-candle-eyes-wisconsin-to-propel-growth-and-dominate-the-craft-pizza-market-in-its-home-state-4502" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Roman Candle</a> is looking for dedicated, Wisconsin-based franchisees to introduce its premium pizzas to five key markets where it knows the brand can thrive: Milwaukee, La Crosse, Eau Claire, Green Bay and the Fox River Valley. These cities are perfect for The Roman Candle because they all have populations of more than 75,000 and are made up of the brand&#8217;s core customer base, including thousands of university staff and students, young professionals and families. </span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">&#8220;One of the things  I know for certain is that franchisees bring local knowledge and experience to the table that you can&#8217;t find or buy anywhere else. You can look at demographics all you want, but there&#8217;s nothing quite like a franchisee&#8217;s native understanding of their own backyard. That&#8217;s why we want to team up with local owners,&#8221; said Stouffer. &#8220;We tell them everything we know about our industry-best business practices, and they help us identify the right areas to open up in with the right customer base. Together, it&#8217;s a system that really works.&#8221;</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">The Roman Candle works with all of its franchisees as soon as they sign on to open a unit. Future owners should expect to invest between $478,000 and $852,000 on top of a $30,000 franchise fee. The brand offers franchisees all the training and support they need until they&#8217;re certified and open for business. Then The Roman Candle&#8217;s corporate team will come in and begin a two-week training program for all staff members. The Roman Candle also has an extensive marketing program for all franchisees to follow in order to ensure the unit&#8217;s target customers stay in the loop, from the restaurant&#8217;s grand opening to weekly events and promotions.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">&#8220;Over the last ten years, we&#8217;ve proven that we know pizza and we know Wisconsin. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;re confident we&#8217;ll succeed when we expand to new territories. We&#8217;re excited to introduce ourselves to new communities throughout our home state and really hit the ground running,&#8221; said Stouffer.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">For more information on franchising opportunities with The Roman Candle in Wisconsin, click <a href="https://theromancandle.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-roman-candle-eyes-wisconsin-to-propel-growth-and-dominate-the-craft-pizza-market-in-its-home-state-4502" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div><div style="  font-style: normal; normal;  normal;"></div>

1851 Franchise

The brand is looking for local franchisees and pizza lovers in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Eau Claire, Green Bay and the Fox River Valley.

This brand page has been paid for by 1851. Content within this page that is paid will showcase a Sponsored icon. This means the brand has engaged 1851 FRANCHISE to write the content. Content without the Sponsored Icon is aggregated media placements the brand earned. Questions can be sent to editorial@1851franchise.com

The Roman Candle Eyes Wisconsin to Propel Growth and Dominate the Craft Pizza Market in its Home State

the-roman-candle-eyes-wisconsin-to-propel-growth-and-dominate-the-craft-pizza-market-in-its-home-state

The Cleaning Authority

Why This Corporate McDonald’s Rep Decided To Open His Own Franchise With The Cleaning Authority

cleaning-authority/kent-lewis-franchise-success

KidStrong Franchising, LLC

KidStrong Wraps Up Q3 With First Manhattan Location, 45 New Franchises and Record-High Attendance

kidstrong-q3-growth-2025

Woodhouse Spas

Photo of front lobby area of Woodhouse Spa

Why Woodhouse Has No True Competitor in the Spa Franchise Space

luxury-spa-franchise

Right at Home

Right at Home Expanding In-Home Care Services in Wausau, Wisconsin 

right-at-home-expanding-in-home-care-services-in-wausau-wisconsin

The Growth Coach

Top 5 Reasons To Invest in The Growth Coach Franchise

top-5-reasons-to-invest-in-the-growth-coach-franchise

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Development Website Builder

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

Slim Chickens Opens R&D Center at World Headquarters To Drive Menu Innovation

slim-chickens-rd-center-fayetteville

Nearly 40% of Americans Are Eating Out Less as High Prices Redefine Dining Habits

nearly-40-of-americans-are-eating-out-less-as-high-prices-redefine-dining-habits

Authority Brands Enters Q4 with Record Momentum

Authority Brands Enters Q4 with Record Momentum, Surpassing 200 New Franchise Owners in the First 10 Months of 2025

authority-brands-enters-q4-with-record-momentum-surpassing-200-new-franchise-owners-in-the-first-10-months-of-2025

Franchises, work-life balance, millennials in franchising, millennials work-life balance

The Best Franchises for Millennials Wanting Work-Life Balance

best-franchises-millennials-work-life-balance

Photo of Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza franchisee Lily Wilford

Entrepreneur: This 18-Year-Old Saved Babysitting Money for College — Then Decided to Buy a Business Instead

18-year-old-franchise-owner-lily-wilford

image of jerome hanway from right at home Las Cruces, New Mexico 1851 franchise franchisee spotlight

Jerome Hanway Is Building His Right at Home Franchise Around His Mission To Serve

right-at-home-franchise-las-cruces-jerome-hanway

image of michael panos and michel panos, owners of mellow mushroom in Atlanta

The Panos Family’s Role in Preserving Mellow Mushroom’s Character — and Expanding in Atlanta

mellow-mushroom-franchise-panos-restaurant-group-metro-atlanta

1851 Franchisee Spotlight graphic with photo of Ron Taylor and SweatHouz logo

From Edible Arrangements Leader to Wellness Entrepreneur: Ron Taylor's $53 Million Franchise Journey

ron-taylor-edible-arrangements-sweathouz-franchise-journey

1851 Franchisee Spotlight graphic with Nisha Patel, Disha Barot, and BIGGBY COFFEE logo

Two Women Bring BIGGBY® COFFEE to Georgia With a Mission to Create Community-Focused Gathering Spots

biggby-coffee-georgia-franchise-launch

A Practical Playbook: Who To Call First When Franchising Your Business

franchising-your-business-who-to-call-first

NJCAR v. Ford - New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Standing Under Franchise Practices Act

New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Standing Under Franchise Practices Act

new-jersey-franchise-practices-act-njcar-v-ford

Photo of group of dogs standing together in day care facility

Top Pet Boarding and Day Care Franchise Opportunities for 2025

top-pet-boarding-daycare-franchises

image of franchise deep dive from 1851 franchise on doody calls franchise authority brands

DoodyCalls Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2025

doodycalls-franchise-deep-dive

The Roman Candle Eyes Wisconsin to Propel Growth and Dominate the Craft Pizza Market in its Home State

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS