Park Select vs Pinot's Palette Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Park Select vs Pinot's Palette including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Park Select Franchise	Pinot's Palette Franchise
Investment	$55,000 - And Up	$96,800 - $246,700
Franchise Fee	$40,000	$22,500 - $27,500
Royalty Fee	10% - 6%	6%
Advertising Fee	1%	2%
Year Founded	-	2009
Year Franchised	-	2010
Term Of Agreement	5 years	10 years
Term Of Agreement	5 years	10 years
Renewal Fee	-	50% of franchise fee
Business Experience Requirements
	Park Select Franchise	Pinot's Palette Franchise
Experience	-	"We like people that are outgoing, bubbly. Our big thing is characters with character." - Haley Connor, consumer marketing *Has a passion for wine and entertaining people *Likes to network and is a mover and shaker in the community *No art experience required
Financing Options
	Park Select Franchise	Pinot's Palette Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	-/-	Yes/No
Start-up Costs	-/-	No/Yes
Equipment	-/-	No/Yes
Inventory	-/-	No/Yes
Receivables	-/-	No/Yes
Payroll	-/-	No/Yes
Training & Support
	Park Select Franchise	Pinot's Palette Franchise
Training	Our comprehensive training program covers every aspect of owning and operating a Park Select franchise. You, any designated manager and up to two assistants will be supplied with the systems and tools that you will use to make your Park Select franchise a success. The step-by-step, in depth training will be administered by the very people that designed those systems and tools, our Park Select Training Team! Training at Park Select Franchising Opportunities headquarters in Wilmington, NC will last for one to two weeks, depending on the level of instruction needed in areas such as business organization or familiarity with the office software programs commonly used by Park Select.	On-The-Job Training: 71-81 hours Classroom Training: 68-113 hours Additional training as needed
Support	Our Park Select Training Team and our Park Select Office Support Team will be there every step of the way! After your initial training at corporate headquarters, the Park Select Training Team will come to your territory for on-site training. Your field training will include helping you to establish your new accounts� assisting you as you set up and operate your Park Select office, and, of course, preparing you for a successful grand opening! Every territory and every franchisee is different; therefore, there is no pre-determined length of time for on-site training, though you can expect this period to last at least one to two weeks. And once your on-site field training is complete, ongoing training and support is only a phone call away. As your Park Select business grows, our corporate team will be there to help. From offering training for new staff members and management team members to assistance and advice on daily operations, Park Select franchisees are in business for themselves, but NEVER by themselves!	*Brand strategy definitions and Operations *Site selection*Lease negotiation *Target customer profiles *Media buying theory, industry definitions *Pinot's Palette PR Toolkit *Grand opening media relations support *National partnerships with respected brands in your area *Social media and email marketing content and strategy *Designed creative for media placements at your fingertips *Build-out drawings, opening roadmap, benchmarking reports *P&L reports, payroll reports, calendar planning reports *Artist training, bar training, preferred pricing for supplies *Strategy Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing	-	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations	-	Number of Employees Required to Run: 6
Expansion Plans
	Park Select Franchise	Pinot's Palette Franchise
US Expansion	-	Yes
Canada Expansion	-	Yes
International Expansion	-	Yes

Company Overviews

About Park Select

Park Select was established over ten years ago with a simple philosophy in mind - Why should parking lot owners pay to protect their lots from parking violators? Park Select's customer-specific, parking lot solutions are proven to alleviate parking lot abuse - and at little or no cost to our client, the lot owner! Park Select's unique business model ensures that the parking violator bears the burden of that cost! Park Select 003 What can a Park Select franchise do for property owners in your area? Generate Revenue Improve Functionality Eliminate Unnecessary Cost Until Park Select, property and business owners were forced to spend hundreds, even thousands, keeping unwanted cars out of their lots - contracting expensive security companies, hiring their own attendants to stop parking violators or installing costly equipment . Park Select Franchising Opportunities is changing all that, by equipping a new generation of business men and women with Park Select's innovative and proven systems and tools! We are proud of Park Select's success story and excited for the future of Park Select and the future opportunities of our Park Select franchisees. Perhaps that's you.

About Pinot's Palette

Pinot’s Palette (formerly Pinot & Picasso) opened for business on May 6, 2009. Being a new concept to Houston, we started small, with the hopes of having class three nights a week. Before long, word spread, and we now have Pinot's Palette as a pioneer of the paint and sip experience - a revolutionary way to enjoy art and wine, meet new people and bond with friends. With more than 100 locations across 32 states and Canada, and new locations popping up monthly, Pinot's Palette is the world's fastest growing paint and sip franchise. Guests enjoy a no-experience-required art class "all supplies included" directed by trained, local artists, who guide guests step-by-step through a featured painting. The Pinot's Palette culture is the engine for the company's long term success. By focusing on innovation, customer excellence, and providing a fun, entertaining atmosphere, Pinot's Palette is well-equipped to meet customer demand in today's marketplace and in the future. By bringing fun, modern and creative ideas to their events, Pinot's Palette curates a unique, rewarding experience while providing a worthwhile contribution to the community. Every franchise partner in the system and each member of the headquarters team is selected for their passion and commitment to furthering the mission and values of the organization. The Pinot's Palette culture, often described as Team Pinot, is integral to every facet of the business. Pinot's Palette looks for franchisee partners that have good people skills and values that fit comfortably within the Team Pinot culture. The prime candidate will also have the ability to provide leadership in his or her studio and generate good will in the community. Artistic background is not required, and the owner's primary role is strategic management of the business. Franchisees have as much fun as the customers. "It's a business that markets fun. The business is unique and thriving.

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