Initial and Ongoing Franchise Fees

Detailed information regarding our franchise investment can be found in Vintner's Circle Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). The estimated initial investment ranges from $95,000 to $145,000.

Approved Vendors
Our franchises purchase inventory directly from approved vendors. Vintner's Circle has negotiated with suppliers to aggregate franchise purchasing power, which means our franchises enjoy volume discounts and great terms of trade.

Franchise Fee
Our franchise fee includes site selection support, layout and design, training, grand opening support and use of our proprietary mark — Vintner's Circle. Your Wine. Your Way.

Royalty Fees
Royalties are paid monthly to fund ongoing support including toll-free franchise support lines, franchise support staff, e-mail newsletters, operation manual updates and enhancements, and the research and development of new products and services.

Advertising Fund Fees
The Advertising Fund is intended to provide consistency in the Vintner's Circle wine making shops marketing and advertising campaigns. Expenditures from the advertising fund provide franchisees with a customized web presence including local store webpage and a store email address; national media advertising and professionally-prepared marketing and advertising materials; and advertising and marketing materials.
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