Paint and sip franchise Wine & Design offers a dynamic opportunity for prospective franchisees, and it is proving it means business with a brand-new headquarters facility in its founding city of Raleigh, North Carolina.<\/p>\n
The new 2,700-square-foot space will be on the top floor of the Raleigh Union Station at 510 W Martin Street in the city\u2019s Warehouse District. In terms of design, the space will sport an industrial look for a \u201cmodern chic\u201d vibe, Franchise Sales Manager Sheri Hill said, with large glass windows
\nthat give way to a beautiful view of the Raleigh skyline. The studio opens to the public December 2019.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe new space will provide great visibility for the Wine & Design brand and hold our headquarters, a training facility and a studio,\u201d Hill said. \u201cIt will look like other Wine & Design studios, but with more flair and decorative accent pieces.\u201d<\/p>\n
Crucially, the space will serve as an impressive backdrop for new franchisees as they learn the ropes in an environment similar to the one they\u2019ll soon be running. It will also provide the corporate team a space in which to pilot projects, campaigns and other resources before they are rolled out to the entire franchise system. Above all, the Wine & Design team is excited for the
\nspace to exude a professionalism that defies the images of messy, paint-splattered chaos that art studios typically evoke.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s really nice to move on to the next step of our development through a more grown-up space that provides resources and tools for prospective and new franchisees to come and get a feel for what it will be like to be in a studio of their own,\u201d Hill said.<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone who enters the new space will get to see, touch and feel the brand. It will be artsy and professional, the best of both worlds.\u201d<\/p>\n
By opening this new space, Wine & Design also aims to reinvest in the city of Raleigh, where the brand was founded in 2010. Wine & Design CEO Harriet Mills is thrilled with what the new space means for the brand and for the homage it will pay to the city.<\/p>\n
\u201cI took a huge leap of faith when I started Wine & Design back in 2010,\u201d Mills said. \u201cMy goal was to create a fun and rewarding business in which people of all ages, including children, could enjoy painting. The brand has come a long way since then, and now, almost 10 years later, we\u2019re taking a major step by investing in this new space in the heart of Raleigh. It\u2019s going to be amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n
The new Wine & Design headquarters is also opening at a momentous time in Raleigh\u2019s history.<\/p>\n
\u201cDowntown Raleigh has been growing forever, but a lot of it is being revitalized right now,\u201d Hill said. \u201cThere are new businesses in the area and the city is really revamping the Art District, which is where we\u2019ll be. There are fun museums, galleries, and restaurants.\u201d<\/p>\n
Today, Wine & Design has more than 80 locations across the country since it was founded. The brand has long-since outgrown its original Raleigh headquarters, Chief Operating Officer Maggie Moon said. She is thrilled about the brand\u2019s next chapter and how the new location will allow the
\nbrand to pilot innovative art projects and campaigns.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe’ve been stifled in the past by not having a fully-functioning, corporate-owned studio, and we feel strongly that including a studio in our new headquarters will only enhance our brand and our ability to support our partners,\u201d Moon said. \u201cIn addition to enhancing operations, we are really
\nexcited about the visibly our new location will bring the brand. Not only will Raleigh residents be more exposed to the brand in our new location, but so will commuters and people traveling through nearby Union Station. Visibility and prominence will only help us meet our long-term goal, which is to be the most preferred venue for fun.\u201d<\/p>\n
The startup costs for a Wine & Design franchise range from $69,950 to $221,200. The franchisefee is $25,000. To learn more about franchising with Wine & Design, visit www.wineanddesign.com\/franchise<\/a><\/p>\n By: Christina Merrill<\/p>\n 1851 – No Limit Agency<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Paint and sip franchise Wine & Design offers a dynamic opportunity for prospective franchisees, and it is proving it means business with a brand-new headquarters facility in its founding city of Raleigh, North Carolina. The new 2,700-square-foot space will be on the top floor of the Raleigh Union Station at 510 W Martin Street in … <\/p>\n