Business Description

WINE NOT INTERNATIONAL is a franchise-based Custom Winery concept ideal for those with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for wine. WINE NOT INTERNATIONAL wineries are full-service, federally bonded wineries equipped with state-of-the-art fermentation equipment, professional tasting bar and lounge areas. We also provide both direct retail and wholesale sales, customized labeling and a unique customer participation experience.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1977

Franchising Since:  2002

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	10	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	10	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 10 100% In 8 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 10 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Illinois	2
2. Texas	2

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100-500K
Cash Investment:	$80K+
Total Investment:	$250-350K
Average Total Investment:	$300K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$50K
Average Franchise Fee:	$50K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	0

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2,500-3,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	10
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. On-Site Training	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: Yes, Caribbean	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Wine Not International.