About Pinot's Palette Franchise
Pinot's Palette is a paint and sip franchise that brings together art, entertainment, and socializing in a fun, guided studio setting.
Guests enjoy step by step painting instruction led by local artists while sipping wine, cocktails, or other beverages.
The franchise fee ranges from $5,000 to $22,500.
Pinot's Palette Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $5,000 to $22,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6.0% of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | $1,000 | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $91,447 – $192,224 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $91K–$192K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6.0%) and marketing fee ($1,000) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee (Note 2) | $22,500 | $22,500 |
| Artist Training Fee (Note 2) | $2,600 | $4,000 |
| Business Licenses & Permits (Note 3) | $500 | $3,500 |
| Leasehold Improvements (Note 4) | $12,000 | $68,000 |
| Bar Build-Out (Note 5) | $0 | $9,800 |
| Fixtures, Furnishings & Equipment (Note 6) | $14,428 | $17,025 |
| External Signage (Note 7) | $4,000 | $5,700 |
| Computer System (Note 8) | $3,016 | $3,399 |
| Architect/ Engineering Fees (Note 9) | $2,000 | $6,000 |
| Rent, Security Deposits and Utility Deposits (Note 10) | $4,500 | $9,500 |
| Other Professional Fees (Note 11) | $550 | $3,000 |
| Insurance Deposit (Note 12) | $600 | $1,200 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $7,500 |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 |
| Technology Fee | $255 |
| Audit Fee | Payable only if we audit and the audit discloses an understatement in any statem |
| Marketing Obligations | 2% of NAT Sales to the System Marketing Fund. |
| Painting Rewards | $5 |
| Virtual Video Content Rewards | $1.50 |
| Electronic Mail Account Fee | $99 |
| Additional on-site training and assistance | $500 |
| Charges for “mystery customer” quality control evaluation | $500 |
| Late Fee and Interest on Overdue Payments | A late fee equal to 5% of your overdue amount, and interest equal to 1.5% per mo |
| Retreat Attendance Fee/Penalty | $450 |
| Prohibited Product, Service or unapproved Advertisement Fine | $250 |
| Artist Training Fee (Note 2) | $2,600 |
| Business Licenses & Permits (Note 3) | $500 |
| Leasehold Improvements (Note 4) | $12,000 |
| Bar Build-Out (Note 5) | $0 |
| Fixtures, Furnishings & Equipment (Note 6) | $14,428 |
| External Signage (Note 7) | $4,000 |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 91 hours classroom, 75 hours on-the-job |
| Classroom Training | 91 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 75 hours |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | exclusive |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Renewal Term | One renewal term of 5 years. |
| Termination for Cause | Default under Franchise Agreement, bankruptcy, abandonment, and other grounds; see Section 16 of the Franchise Agreement. Under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, we may not be able to terminate the agreement |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | If we provide financing to you, you must submit monthly financial information to us, such as an income statement, balance sheet, and supporting documents, as we periodically specify and in the formats we specify. |
Pinot's Palette Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Pinot's Palette does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Pinot's Palette Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Pinot's Palette System Growth
Pinot's Palette currently operates 125 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
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