Since its inception in 2010 in Raleigh, North Carolina, Wine & Design has been providing a fun, creative and rewarding experience for people of all ages to enjoy. Today, Wine & Design has grown to more than 80 locations, spanning 22 states\u2014four of which were completely new markets for the brand in 2019.<\/p>\n
Wine & Design had a successful year as far as expansion is concerned in 2019, in large part due to its low franchise cost, easy-to-follow business model and multiple revenue streams. Wine & Design opened six new studios in five new markets in four states in addition to signing seven
\nnew franchise deals in markets including Boise, Idaho; Madison, Wisconsin; Warner Robins, Georgia; and Madison and Montgomery, Alabama.<\/p>\n
Expansion aside, the paint and sip concept had two existing franchisees open additional studios, too, exemplifying the viability of the brand\u2019s business model in the process. The Jamestown, North Carolina franchisee expanded 2 hours and 30 minutes west to Asheville; and the Morehead City, North Carolina franchisee opened another studio 25 minutes west to Emerald
\nIsle.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis past year was really a great one for Wine & Design,\u201d founder and CEO Harriet Mills said. \u201cWe celebrated six new studio openings in four brand new states, which was exciting in and of itself. Expanding our national presence is really awesome for us as it allows so many more people to enjoy our experience and what Wine & Design has to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n
What\u2019s more, Wine & Design debuted a brand-new headquarters facility in Raleigh, North Carolina. The new 2,700-square-foot facility officially opened its doors on December 18, 2019, on the top floor of the Raleigh Union Station in the city\u2019s Warehouse District. According to Sheri Hill, Wine & Design\u2019s Franchise Sales Manager, the headquarters sports an industrial and modern
\naesthetic, with large glass windows and beautiful views of the city.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur new headquarters serves as a space for new franchisees to learn the ropes in an environment similar to one they\u2019ll soon be running themselves,\u201d Mills said. \u201cIn addition, it provides the corporate team a space in which to develop projects, campaigns and other resources before they are officially rolled out to the entire franchise system.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re excited to have this space to work, flush out new ideas and really just have a more professional space for our prospective, new and existing franchisees to use as a resource,\u201d Mills added.<\/p>\n
The brand also added two new members to its executive team: Rob Brittain as Director of Strategic Growth and Innovation and Jameson Ballentine as Account Manager and Support Specialist.<\/p>\n
With 2019 as successful as it was, Wine & Design has high hopes to build on this momentum into 2020 and beyond. \u201cThis year, we are aiming to continue to expand in our newly acquired markets,\u201d Mills said. \u201cWe are excited to build more brand awareness and help bring joy to more people around the country. And as always, we are striving to continue to grow our resources and
\ntools for our franchisees so they are able to be the most successful paint and sip studio out there.\u201d<\/p>\n
And according to Mills, a new division, marking the company\u2019s sixth, is in the works and will hopefully be launching sometime in the first quarter of 2020. Also launching in Q1 is a new Wine & Design website.<\/p>\n
The startup costs for a Wine & Design franchise range from $69,950 to $221,200. The franchise fee is $25,000. To learn more about franchising with Wine & Design, visit www.wineanddesign.com\/franchise<\/a><\/p>\n By: Taylor Karg<\/p>\n 1851- No Limit Agency<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Since its inception in 2010 in Raleigh, North Carolina, Wine & Design has been providing a fun, creative and rewarding experience for people of all ages to enjoy. Today, Wine & Design has grown to more than 80 locations, spanning 22 states\u2014four of which were completely new markets for the brand in 2019. Wine & … <\/p>\n