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Paint & Sip Franchise vs Independent Studio
This is our independent "paint and wine" business consulting program vs the leading franchises in a side-by-side comparison of cost and other factors.
| REQUIRED? |
INDEPENDENT |
FRANCHISE |
| Artistic talent |
No |
No |
| Personal financial statement |
No |
Yes |
| Background check |
No |
Yes |
| Credit check |
No |
Yes |
| Liquid assets |
$2k |
$10-100k |
| HQ pre-qualification visit |
No |
Yes, at your cost |
| Franchise agreement |
No |
Yes, 5-10 yrs |
| Indemnification clause to sign |
No |
Yes |
| Royalty to pay on every dollar earned |
None |
Yes, 1-10% |
| Up front franchise fee |
No |
Yes, $15k plus |
| Hired staff |
No |
Yes |
| HQ training visit |
No |
Yes, for staff at your cost |
| Studio lease requirement |
No |
Yes |
| Studio colors & buildout requirement |
No |
Yes, dictated |
| Additional required advertising investment |
No |
Yes |
| Product / service limitations |
No |
Yes |
| Location / territory dictated |
No |
Yes |
Available options & services for developing your "paint and wine" studio.
We offer the same as any franchise, plus much more.
| AVAILABLE? |
INDEPENDENT |
FRANCHISE |
| "Sip and paint" seminar without contract |
Yes |
No |
| Studio lease negotiation |
Yes |
Yes |
| Studio design assistance |
Yes |
Yes |
| Internet payment processing |
Yes |
Yes |
| Studio inventory list |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wholesale material pricing & delivery |
Yes |
Yes |
| Inventory management training |
Yes |
Yes |
| Website design |
Yes |
Yes |
| Social media setup & training |
Yes |
Yes |
| Online Customer Management System |
Yes |
Yes |
| Internet newsletter & coupon codes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Customer inquiry / response templates |
Yes |
Yes |
| Web-based employee payroll system |
Yes |
Yes |
| Grand opening assistance |
Yes |
Yes |
| Revenue estimates |
Yes |
No |
| Licensing assistance |
Yes |
Yes |
| Painting training |
Yes |
Yes |
| Licensed painting catalogue / menu |
Yes |
Yes |
| Custom logo design |
Yes |
No |
| Business name development |
Yes |
No |
Average total investment until you open your sip and paint type business.
Our program recoups your investment and generates profits faster than any franchise or other business in the "paint and sip" business industry!
| THE NUMBERS |
US |
OTHERS |
| Years operating as a public art studio |
18 |
2-8 |
| Your time until Grand Opening |
100 days or less |
5 months plus |
| Average monthly overhead & variable expenses |
$2000 |
$6000 |
| Average time to recoup total, up front investment |
6 months |
5 years |
| Total average up front investment |
$15k plus |
$100k plus |
Source: information in this comparison was gathered from our own experience, competing websites, and feedback from customers who have spoken to a franchise.
Since 2010 we have co-created 38 independent "paint and wine" oriented art studios across the nation. Our mission --
to empower small business owners with their own high quality brand that exceeds customer expectations!
Save big and make it easy with our "GOLD ULTIMATE" paint and wine business consulting package! All inclusive -- full step by step consulting, complete paint & sip website including licensed paintings, and the Instructor Certification Seminar in your studio, training four in conjunction with your GRAND OPENING, start and open in 100 days or less!
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