Urban Pine Winery vs VOM FASS USA Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Urban Pine Winery vs VOM FASS USA including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Urban Pine Winery Franchise
VOM FASS USA Franchise
Investment $269,674 - $769,760 $233,800 - $749,500
Franchise Fee $50,000 $37,500
Royalty Fee 5% +$200/mo. 5%
Advertising Fee 2% 1%
Year Founded 1999 1994
Year Franchised 2004 0
Term Of Agreement - -
Term Of Agreement - -
Renewal Fee - -


Business Experience Requirements
 
Urban Pine Winery Franchise
VOM FASS USA Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Sales experience
    		•  -

    Financing Options
     
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
      In-House/3rd Party In-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No -/-
    Start-up Costs No/No -/-
    Equipment No/No -/-
    Inventory No/No -/-
    Receivables No/No -/-
    Payroll No/No -/-

    Training & Support
     
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    Training - -
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives -
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising -
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    		 -

    Expansion Plans
     
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    US Expansion Yes Yes
    Canada Expansion No -
    International Expansion No Yes

    Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile
    Investment
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    		 $269,674 - $769,760
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    		 $233,800 - $749,500
    Franchise Fee
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    		 $50,000
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    		 $37,500
    Royalty Fee
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    		 5% +$200/mo.
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    		 5%
    Advertising Fee
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    		 2%
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    		 1%
    Year Founded
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    		 1999
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    		 1994
    Year Franchised
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    		 2004
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    		 0
    Term Of Agreement
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    		 -
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    		 -
    Renewal Fee
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    		 -
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    		 -


    Business Experience Requirements
    Experience
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Sales experience
    		•
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    		 -

    Financing Options
      In-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    		 No/No
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    		 -/-
    Start-up Costs
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    		 No/No
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    		 -/-
    Equipment
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    		 No/No
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    		 -/-
    Inventory
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    		 No/No
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    		 -/-
    Receivables
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    		 No/No
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    		 -/-
    Payroll
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    		 No/No
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    		 -/-

    Training & Support
    Training
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    		 -
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    		 -
    Support
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    		 Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    		 -
    Marketing
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    		 Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    		 -
    Operations
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    		 Franchise can be run from home.

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    		 -

    Expansion Plans
    US Expansion
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    		 Yes
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    		 Yes
    Canada Expansion
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    		 No
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    		 -
    International Expansion
    Urban Pine Winery Franchise
    		 No
    VOM FASS USA Franchise
    		 Yes

    Company Overviews

    About Urban Pine Winery

    Urban Pine Winery is a family-owned and locally operated winery offering dozens of different wine selections from grapes grown all over the world, a fresh-ingredient and locally sourced food menu, a relaxing vibe, a large private room for private events and a large patio for your enjoyment. Owner Jen McAlear’s fingerprints are all over the winery from the design to the hand-made river and live edge tables she and her team made to the wine offerings. The winery also offers customized labeling, an exclusive wine club that allows enthusiasts and novices alike to expand their expertise, and more. Urban Pine Winery has unique events and offerings that should not be missed.

    About VOM FASS USA

    VOM FASS is the premier specialty retailer of the world's finest oils, vinegars, spirits, liqueurs, and wine. Founded in Germany in 1994, there are now more than 270 stores in 20 countries. VOM FASS is well poised and well-positioned for rapid expansion in the United States.VOM FASS has already captured the hearts of passionate "foodies" in Madison, WI, Jackson Hole, WY, New Orleans, LA, St. Louis, MO, Des Moines, IA, and Westlake Village, CA with our exemplary customer service and our unwavering focus on supplying only the world's finest products. The cornerstone to every VOM FASS shop is allowing patrons to sample any product they choose and to purchase only the quantity they desire.
    A Unique Shopping ExperienceVOM FASS shops are warm and inviting, with an upscale European flair. Every wall and shelf holds another treasure waiting to entice customers to look, taste, and enjoy. The most common expression heard in a VOM FASS shop is, "WOW!"
    VOM FASS Store When patrons taste the fine products VOM FASS produces, that wow factor quickly turns into sales. Adding to the experience are knowledgeable and well-trained staff that educate and enlighten customers on recipes and different ways to use VOM FASS products. As you and your staff share your mutual enthusiasm and enjoyment in an unparalleled and unique retail shopping experience, word of mouth referrals spread quickly throughout your community.VOM FASS customers naturally become passionate product ambassadors who virally spread their"FassZination" to friends and family. Franchise owners also create new and exciting VOM FASS customer experiences with culinary workshops, private tastings, food festival sales, and partnerships with local restaurants. Customers delight in culinary experimentation with every new, gourmet experience.VOM FASS is also unique in its pursuit of environmental responsibility. On a local level, customers are encouraged to reuse and refill bottles purchased at the store for future purchases.
    Globally, VOM FASS has a small eco- footprint due to our proprietary international product distribution and bulk packaging systems.Vom Fass USA offers qualified veterans $5,000 off the franchise fee.