Pinot's Palette
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| Industry | Paint and Sip |
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| Founded | May 8, 2009[1] |
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Number of locations | 140+ (as of January 2018)[2] |
Key people | Craig Ceccanti, CEO and co-founder |
| Website | www.pinotspalette.com |
Pinot's Palette is an American national paint and sip franchise headquartered in Houston, Texas.[3] Founded in 2009, Pinot's Palette offers step-by-step group art lessons accompanied by wine or cocktails.[4]
As of January 2018, Pinot's Palette has over 140 stores in 31 states, plus one location in Toronto.[5]
History[edit]
Pinot's Palette was founded in 2009 by business partners Craig Ceccanti, Charles Willis, and Beth Willis. Ceccanti says he got the idea for starting the business after he attended a painting class in Louisiana with his family.[6]
The first Pinot's Palette studio opened in Houston's Montrose neighborhood in 2009.[7] The studio was originally named “Pinot and Picasso.” The name was changed to “Pinot’s Palette” in 2010.[8]
After opening two additional locations in the Houston area, the company began franchising. The first franchised Pinot's Palette studio opened in Katy, Texas in 2010.[4] Since then, the company has expanded nationwide.[3]
In June 2016, Pinot's Palette launched a rebranding effort, which introduced a new logo, and updated studio décor.[9]
In February 2023, Pinot's Palette was purchased by FranchiCzar, LLC, making it the fourth brand under their 4E Brands umbrella.
Operations and Financials[edit]
Pinot's Palette offers two- or three-hour group painting classes accompanied by wine or cocktails.[10] Depending on state liquor laws, customers can either bring their own wine or alcoholic beverages or purchase them on-site. The company also offers corporate events and private parties.[11]
The company does not require franchisees to have backgrounds in wine or art.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "History of Pinot's Palette". Pinot's Palette website. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "Find Paint & Sip Studios Near You". Pinot's Palette website. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ^ a b Teague, Lettie. "A Grape Palette in Montclair, N.J.: Pinot's Palette in Montclair Was First 'Paint-and-Sip' in Northeast". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
- ^ a b c Azevedo, Mary Ann. "Houston's Pinot's Palette rolls out national franchise expansion". Houston Business Journal. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
- ^ Palette, Pinot's. "Find Paint & Sip Studio Near Me - Wine and Painting Near Me". Pinot's Palette. Retrieved 2018-01-26.
- ^ Zucker, Shaina. "Face to Face with Pinot's Palette CEO Craig Ceccanti". Houston Business Journal. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
- ^ O'Connor, Kyrie (15 January 2013). "Paint. Drink wine. You wish you'd had this idea". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
- ^ "About Us". Pinot's Palette Website. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
- ^ McKinney, Jeffrey “What to do when your brand needs a facelift” Franchise Times. 09-21-16
- ^ "Pinot's Palette Masters the Art of Custom Technology Solutions". Franchising USA (3): 10–11. January 2013.
- ^ Smith, Daniel P. "LSU's Fun-infused Culture Spurs Grads' Entrepreneurial Concept". LSU Alumni Association. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
External links[edit]
- pinotspalette.com, the company's official website