Wine & Design, the paint and sip franchise with a diverse range of options that make art fun for everyone, has enjoyed considerable growth since its founding in North Carolina in 2011. This year, now with over 70\u00a0 locations operating across 20 states, the brand is setting its sights on wine-and- designing the people of Atlanta, Georgia, and is currently seeking qualified franchisees to help do so,<\/p>\n
Taking the city\u2019s demographics and current market into account, Wine & Design can open up to 10 new studios in the greater Atlanta area, with Peachtree City, Buckhead, Atlantic Station, Alpharetta and Johns Creek a few of the franchise\u2019s target neighborhoods.<\/p>\n
\u201cGeorgia is a state we really want to focus on for 2019, and Atlanta is one city we’ve been eyeing for quite a while,\u201d said Sheri Hill, Wine & Design\u2019s franchise sales manager. \u201cAtlanta has such a rich culture when it comes to music, history and art, and that serves as a lot of inspiration for artists! We can’t wait to bring this opportunity to the area and give Atlanta something to talk (and
\npaint!) about.\u201d<\/p>\n
The average initial investment range for the first six months of opening a Wine & Design franchise is $69,950 to $221,200. This includes the one-time franchise fee of $25,000. The brand offers a 15% franchise fee discount for veterans, as well as a discount and for the first owner to sign in a new state\u2014such as Georgia.<\/p>\n
The ideal Wine & Design franchisee is committed to the brand and to drumming up support on the grassroots level, no previous artistic or business experience required.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur ideal franchise candidate is someone who is passionate, willing to learn and someone who is excited to evangelize the brand into their local community,\u201d explained Hill. \u201cSo much of small business ownership is dependent on relationships in the community, so it really needs to be
\nsomeone who wants to bring a refreshing new art experience to their town.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wine & Design employs local artists to serve as instructors, a welcome income opportunity for many creatives. \u201cWith an office manager and artists, a new studio can employ anywhere from three to five, while our more experienced studios can rotate between seven and eight artists to
\nkeep the classes staffed,\u201d said Hill. Leah Couch is one such local artist who worked at her local Wine & Design in Greenville, South
\nCarolina for a year before the opportunity arose for her to invest in the business for herself. In the five years since becoming a franchisee, she\u2019s seen Wine & Design thrive amid competing concepts in her market thanks to its emphasis on local art.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve received consistent feedback that our customer service is bar none, and that our kind, passionate artists who clearly love what they do make Wine & Design\u2019s atmosphere very genuine,\u201d Couch said.<\/p>\n
In addition to the brand\u2019s standard paint and sip classes, Wine & Design offers five distinct business divisions\u2014and therefore five diversified revenue streams\u2014within its standard franchise agreement: DIY, Art Buzz Kids, On Wheels, Paint It Forward and Team Building.<\/p>\n
As a thriving metropolitan area that is home to many families, young professionals, nightlife lovers and everyone in between, Wine & Design certainly has something for everyone in Atlanta.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo be candid, there isn’t a market that we haven’t seen extreme potential in. Our concept is one that can and does resonate with any age group and gender,\u201d explained Hill. \u201cWe’ve got DIY wood projects such as Cornhole boards that are the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with the Dad who has everything, bachelorette or girls night out themes for a group looking
\nfor a new experience when heading out on the town, plus Mommy & Me classes and Art Buzz Kids.\u201d<\/p>\n
Training for Wine & Design franchisees begins as soon as a new owner signs on. From helping secure real estate to planning the grand opening to marketing to artistic guidance, Wine & Design offers both online and in-person training that benefit seasoned and first-time franchisees alike.<\/p>\n
For more information about franchising with Wine & Design, visit By: Emily Clouse<\/p>\n 1851 – No Limit Agency<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Wine & Design, the paint and sip franchise with a diverse range of options that make art fun for everyone, has enjoyed considerable growth since its founding in North Carolina in 2011. This year, now with over 70\u00a0 locations operating across 20 states, the brand is setting its sights on wine-and- designing the people of … <\/p>\n
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