Borvin Beverage vs Water 2 Wine Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Borvin Beverage vs Water 2 Wine including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Borvin Beverage Franchise
Water 2 Wine Franchise
Investment $50,000 - $125,000$142,500
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $75,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%4%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19852003
Year Franchised 19922006
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Borvin Beverage Franchise
Water 2 Wine Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Outside sales experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Borvin Beverage Franchise
    Water 2 Wine Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Borvin Beverage Franchise
    Water 2 Wine Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising-
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Borvin Beverage Franchise
    Water 2 Wine Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Borvin Beverage

    Borvin Beverage Franchise Corporation (BBFC) was formed by Don Mikovch in 1992. Prior to forming BBFC, Don Mikovch served as CEO of several international high technology and broadcasting companies, where he received numerous awards and recognitions for his business achievements. In 1985 and after extensive worldwide travel, Don created Borvin Beverage (formerly Borvin Wines International), a wine importer and wholesale distributor located in Alexandria, Virginia.
    Borvin Beverage operated successfully which gave Don the additional knowledge, experience and incentive to franchise this business.

    About Water 2 Wine

    Water 2 Wine is a custom winery which offers a wine experience with wine tasting and making your own wine. Water 2 Wine was started by John McFadden, opening the first Water 2 Wine in 2003 in San Antonio.