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The investment required to open a WineStyles Tasting Station Franchise is between $229,000 - $380,000 . There is an initial franchise fee of $25,000 which grants you the license to run a business under the WineStyles Tasting Station name.
| Expense | In-House | Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | No | Yes |
| Startup Costs | No | Yes |
| Equipment | No | Yes |
| Inventory | No | Yes |
| Accounts Receivable | No | Yes |
| Payroll | No | Yes |
Training
WineStyles Tasting Station's in-depth training program provides a strong foundation for its franchisees to ensure success and future development. Franchisees receive comprehensive training in all aspects of owning and operating the business, including a week of on-site training at the WineStyles Tasting Station flagship store in West Des Moines, Iowa. Additionally, franchisees will benefit from a management-training program and extensive creative marketing strategies to increase their bottom line.
WINE PROGRAM:
* Introduction to Wine Industry
* Wine Education
* Access to exclusive brands
* Introduction to suppliers / distributors
* Wine Club program management
* Access to featured wineries
Support
* Real estate site selection support
* In-house marketing, advertising, PR and social media experts
* Online asset management tools and access to customizable, system-wide marketing materials
* Field support team assigned to each franchisee to assist with business start-up and growth
* Corporate and on-site training programs designed to implement a standardized operating system
* Customized management software and financial administration tools
| Year | U.S.A. | Canada | International | Corporate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Texas
How much money you could make as a WineStyles Tasting Station Franchise owner depends on a wide variety of factors. As a business owner, your primary goals are to strive for high sales while keeping your oper_ating costs as low as possible while still maintaining quality products and service. The monthly oper_ating costs that you will incur as a WineStyles Tasting Station Franchise owner may include royalty fees, rent or mortgage, staffing, products, supplies, utilities, administrative costs and other things. Although your monthly oper_ating costs may vary from month to month, your start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover the majority of your initial oper_ating equipment, signage, and renovations.
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