Borvin Beverage vs Vintner's Cellar Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Borvin Beverage Franchise
Vintner's Cellar Franchise
Investment $50,000 - $125,000$75,000 - $300,000
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $75,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1985-
Year Franchised 1992-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2K-


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

    Training & Support
     
    Borvin Beverage Franchise
    Vintner's Cellar 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
    Vintner's Cellar 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 Vintner's Cellar

    Vintner's Cellar Franchising International Inc. is the largest Custom Winery franchise in the industry with over 50 locations world wide. With wineries in the U.S. from Maine to California, the franchise is prepared for rapid growth in the U.S. market over the next few years. Our system offers extensive training and support coupled with a very reasonable franchise fee and NO ROYALTIES providing the potential to develop a highly successful business producing custom wines for consumers and businesses. The most important component is a sincere desire to own a business and devote long hours in order to ensure success for you and your family.