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The contract templates, clauses, insurance overviews and regulatory notes in this article are for educational and drafting reference. Sweet City Candy is a bulk confectionery distributor and does not provide legal, accounting, tax or insurance advice. Contract enforceability, catering licensing and liability standards vary by state and locality, so have a licensed attorney and a commercial insurance broker in your state review any agreement before you use it.
At the end of a party, guests sometimes walk off with a jar, a scoop or a sign, usually thinking it's a favor. Over a season, missing equipment adds up. A written policy, a quick count, and a few habits at the table protect your display without spoiling anyone's night.
Put it in the contract
- Equipment stays yours: jars, lids, scoops, risers, signs and linens remain your property.
- Replacement fee: list a price per item (jar, lid, scoop, sign) for anything missing or broken.
- Who's responsible: the client, for items taken or broken by guests.
- How it's charged: from the security deposit or the card on file, with a photo of the count.
Sample wording is in our candy buffet contract template, and deposit terms in Candy Buffet Deposits.
Habits that prevent losses
- Count in and count out. Write the number of jars, lids and scoops on your packing list and check it at teardown.
- Label equipment discreetly with your business name.
- Make the favors obvious: a sign that says "Please take a bag of candy" next to clear favor bags tells guests what's theirs to take.
- Start teardown on time, before the last guests are leaving with arms full. See Late-Night Teardown Clauses.
- Staff the table at large events, at least for the last hour.
Candy for your next booking
Prices as of November 2026:
| Photo | Candy | Price |
|---|---|---|
 | Albanese Mini Assorted Fruit Worms 5 lb · $3.10/lb | $15.50 |
 | Albanese Gummi Bears 5 lb · $3.01/lb | $15.04 |
 | Sour Patch Kids 5 lb · $4.98/lb | $24.90 |
 | Swedish Fish Red 5 lb · $4.98/lb | $24.90 |
 | Airheads Mini Assorted 5 lb · individually wrapped | $21.00 |
 | Smarties 5 lb · individually wrapped | $15.98 |
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