Turquoise Wine Bar
Food & Beverage · Bars & Pubs
- Active units
- 0
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Turquoise Wine Bar
Turquoise Wine Bar is an innovative franchise opportunity that combines a passion for fine wines with a commitment to community building. Founded by industry veterans Jen Sinconis and Laura Hernandez, Turquoise serves as a vibrant hub where neighbors can come together to enjoy boutique wines while fostering meaningful connections. The bar not only offers an impressive selection of small-lot wines but also provides engaging wine education through tastings, events, and travel excursions.
With a strong potential return on investment, Turquoise Wine Bar equips franchisees with comprehensive support, including expert training in wine selection, operational excellence, and marketing strategies. The management team, boasting decades of corporate experience, ensures that franchisees are well-prepared to succeed in this dynamic market. The franchise requires an investment range of $330,000 to $800,000, with a $40,000 franchise fee and a 6% royalty on gross sales. Join Turquoise Wine Bar and be part of a rewarding journey that celebrates wine in a friendly, inclusive atmosphere.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$40k
- Multi-Unit Development
Under MUDA, initial franchise fees for the third and each additional franchise are reduced to $35,000; all fees due at MUDA signing.
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
3.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,200 – 3,000 sq ft
- MUDA per-unit franchise fee (3rd+ units)
$35k
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing).
Growth
- Total locations0
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings—
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate—
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio—
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$568k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.