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Wine Not International
 

WINE NOT INTERNATIONAL is a franchise-based Custom Winery concept ideal for those with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for wine. WINE NOT INTERNATIONAL wineries are full-service, federally bonded wineries equipped with state-of-the-art fermentation equipment, professional tasting bar and lounge areas. We also provide both direct retail and wholesale sales, customized labeling and a unique customer participation experience.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1993

Franchising Since:

  2002

IFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:8 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:8 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:8 100% In 8 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:8 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Illinois2
2. Texas2

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$100-500K
Cash Investment:$85-150K
Total Investment:$250-350K
Average Total Investment:$300K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$50K
Average Franchise Fee:$50K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:0

Average Number of Employees:

   2 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   2,500-3,000

Preferred Sites:

   Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:10
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?No
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. On-Site Training1 Week
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:We are actively working with Native American groups, i.e. the establishment of Wine Making facilities in their properties.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   10
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:Yes, Caribbean
 
 
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