WT Cafe vs Pinot's Palette Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	WT Cafe Franchise	Pinot's Palette Franchise
Investment	$77,900 - $185,500	$96,800 - $246,700
Franchise Fee	$25,000 - $40,000	$22,500 - $27,500
Royalty Fee	6%	6%
Advertising Fee	-	2%
Year Founded	2007	2009
Year Franchised	2009	2010
Term Of Agreement	10 years	10 years
Term Of Agreement	10 years	10 years
Renewal Fee	-	50% of franchise fee
Business Experience Requirements
	WT Cafe 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
	WT Cafe 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
	WT Cafe Franchise	Pinot's Palette Franchise
Training	-	On-The-Job Training: 71-81 hours Classroom Training: 68-113 hours Additional training as needed
Support	-	*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	Franchise can be run from home. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 4. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.	Number of Employees Required to Run: 6
Expansion Plans
	WT Cafe Franchise	Pinot's Palette Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	Yes
Canada Expansion	-	Yes
International Expansion	Yes	Yes

Company Overviews

About WT Cafe

Welcome to WT Cafe Your journey to business ownership starts here. Owning your own business can change your life, and WT Cafe is one of the most exciting and current franchise concepts on the market today. Our franchise addresses three priorities that every business person is looking for when starting a 21st century business. Is the business relevant? WT Cafe was first to market with a food business that has been delivering healthy, fresh from scratch meals to active kids and families since 2007. Does technology drive the business? With WT Cafe you can build a business that addresses the needs of your community. Using our state of the art technology, you give parents an easy and convenient solution to feed their families right. Can I have a life outside of the business? Just imagine never missing an after-school event with your children or an important family event. Not to mention having weekends and Holidays free! This is the right opportunity at the right time and for the right business reasons. Take a look around at what we have to offer, and you'll see why WT Cafe has been the best-kept secret in franchising and business ownership since 2007. See you at Discovery Day!

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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