News from the wine industry indicates that it has never been a better time to get involved in this lucrative business. Each year, more and more wine is consumed and sold throughout the United States. In 2008, an estimated 753 million gallons (19 bottles for each person over 21 years of age) were sold and this number continues to grow every year.
Not only are more people drinking wine. More people are becoming interested in how it is produced and in the different varieties available. As a result, wineries are profiting, not only from wine sales, but from hosting group tours and seminars, educating people on the origins of wine.
Owning a Winery
Traditionally, owning a winery meant having to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in purchasing a vineyard, as well as building your business from the ground up. The business model was only viable for people who already had a large sum of money.
Wine franchises are now making the dream of owning a winery more accessible to those who wish to pursue a career in this exciting and growing industry. Franchise opportunities now make it possible to run a successful winery regardless of whether you live in the city, suburbs or the countryside.
While the older style of wineries had to be situated in close proximity to a vineyard, winery franchise owners have access to exclusive juices secured from the most renowned wine regions in the world. A winery located in the heart of the city is capable of producing the finest quality wines that are completely exclusive to your operation, helping entrepreneurs generate a steady stream of loyal customers who will travel for your wine.
Why Start a Wine Franchise?
There are two reasons people get into the wine business; they have a fantastic entrepreneurial spirit and they have a passion for wine. It is now possible to turn both of those great assets into a successful business. By purchasing a wine franchise, business owners have the creative freedom to develop and create their own unique brand, and run their business how they see fit. They also have access to the following benefits:
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Complete support from the beginning of your new career and throughout. This includes assistance with site selection and lease negotiation.
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Assistance in preparing initial inventory such as necessary equipment, wine juices and more.
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Full training on how to manufacture delicious wines as well as access to an in-house oenologist to assist with winemaking technicalities.
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The joy of running a completely customizable concept. There are no set strict rules such as are implemented in other franchises. You can develop your own independent brand.
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Benefit of online sales and ecommerce.
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Pay the lowest royalties in the entire industry (5%).
Other benefits include generating revenue in a variety of different ways; retail sales, wholesale sales, batch sales, food sales, and gifts.
Working in the wine industry is currently more profitable than ever. Running your own wine franchise gives people the opportunity to earn money while working a job others will envy.