Thank you for your interest in The Connoisseur Wine & Gift Stores. For three decades The Connoisseur has enjoyed being the “perfect answer” to the gift giving needs of countless individuals as well as businesses and professional people. Now we are offering exciting business opportunities to join this unique franchise concept. We are looking for exceptional people to join our growing team! We invite you to learn more about The Connoisseur Wine & GiftStores.

Uncork America’s Most Unique Franchise:

The Connoisseur Wine & Gift Store franchise offers retail opportunities in two types of locations:

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The ConnoisseurWine & Gift Store’s concept combines the “personalization” of award winning wines and champagnes that are used to create unique gifts packed in our signature wooden boxes. The personalization includes beautiful color labels created exclusively by you with the customer’s personal message printed on each label. Color pictures and company logos can also be incorporated. A multitude of gift options includes beautiful crystal stemware, gourmet food products or accessories for that “personal, one-of-a-kind” gift that leaves a lasting impression. Wine related products and accessories provide the franchisee with an additional revenue stream.

The Connoisseur Wine & Gift Store Opportunity:

Wine consumption in America has dramatically increased, even in a sluggish economy. More and more young adults and adults are discovering the pleasure of wine tasting, purchasing and giving of gifts. The Connoisseur Wine & Gift Stores present an exceptional concept in the growing wine and gift giving industry, and we offer franchisees the following:

• Prime pre-selected locations within Saks, Inc. and Saks Fifth Avenue stores . Upscale strip centers locations to be determined.
• Award winning wines and champagnes from the Napa, Sonoma and Central Coasts of California as well as boutique wines from around the world.
• Signature wooden gift boxes exclusively produced for The Connoisseur
• Specially designed advertising and marketing programs for VIP and shop openings to create product awareness, as well as ongoing advertising and marketing utilizing an already established customer base from Saks, Inc. and Saks Fifth Avenue. Advertising and public relations support supplied by both The Connoisseur and Saks, Inc.
• A unique and proven method for sales and distribution of personalized wines and champagnes with new and approved products from established suppliers through a nationwide distribution network of wholesales of Connoisseur approved products.
• Store design and build-out specifications for turn-key operations in the “store-within-a-store” concept. Store design, build-out specifications and guidance with stand alone stores.
• Comprehensive owner and staff training at The Connoisseur Wine & Gift Store’s corporate headquarters in Redondo Beach, California in all aspects of the wine and gift giving industry.
• Guidance with obtaining State and Federal liquor licenses.
• Computer software that will enable you to become part of a nationwide order-processing and delivery network with remote access software computer support and on-going guidance in store operations including proprietary POS system for integrating inventory management and accounting, corporate reporting, and customer data management.
• A National Registered Trademark and over 30 years of proven experience in the personalized gift giving business.

The Connoisseur Wine & Gift Store Training:

 Franchisees will attend a five-day session of comprehensive and intensive training at the headquarters of the corporation in Redondo Beach, California. It consists of classroom training with hands-on experience and includes a visit to the winery where our award winning California wine is produced and bottled.

Ongoing Support:

Once you’ve opened your store, we will be on-site to assist you during the first three days of your Franchise opening and offer continued counseling. You will receive updates on new product and marketing ideas for you’re The Connoisseur Wine & Gift Store. Your success is our success and our support team will be available to you through the life of your business.

Financing is available.