About Capital Candy Jar

Our founder Dave Burton grew up in a small town in the Rocky Mountains. As a child he was always trying to earn extra pocket money. He tried selling greeting cards door to door and set up a small lemonade stand. Where he really found success was when his mother found a recipe for home-made lollipops and suggested they try it out. They made a few flavors and Dave took them to school and sold them to his friends. They were a huge hit! Every day when he got home from junior high he would do his homework and then make lollipops, which he sold to his classmates. The business thrived, perhaps too much, because eventually the school principal shut down his business because he was taking too much revenue away from the vending machines. "I learned a lot about running a business at a very young age. My parents gave me the ingredients for the first few batches of candy but after that I had to buy additional ingredients with my profits. I learned basic business skills like marketing, inventory management and accounting." says Dave In 2014 Dave decided that he needed a career change and began searching for new opportunities. He had always dreamed of owning his own business but was never quite sure what type of business he should pursue. After making Valentine's treats for several of his friends the answer presented itself. With the support and encouragement of his friends and family, The Capital Candy Jar was born. Read their story