The Connoisseur Franchise

Sells and ships wine and gift baskets

Packaged with personalized labels, wine sold by Sanford and Annalisa French's company comes from vineyards in California and cellars in Europe.

While it is illegal to ship wine directly to consumers in 39 states, Redondo Beach, California-based The Connoisseur has established a network of franchises and distributors that, like florists, can take orders from other stores and deliver wine and other gifts within 48 hours.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a The Connoisseur franchise?

Total Investment: $200,000-$270,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $29,500
Royalty Fee: 6%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

How to contact The Connoisseur

The Connoisseur
201 Torrance Blvd.
Redondo Beach, CA
90277

Phone: (310)374-9768
Fax: (310)372-9097

Website: Visit Website

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Franchise History

When did the first The Connoisseur open? 1972
When did The Connoisseur start franchising? 1988

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2003 6 0 0 1

2002 6 0 0 1

2001 7 0 0 1

2000 8 0 0 1

1999 6 0 0 1

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No No

Startup Costs No No

Equipment No N/A

Inventory No No

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Training & Support

Support
Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks

Business Operations

0% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Marketing skills

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