Waters Edge Wineries

Brand Summary

Waters Edge Wineries® is an urban micro-winery franchise that brings the winery experience into local communities. Franchisees produce and bottle high-quality wines on-site using premium grapes sourced from top vineyards around the world, without owning vineyards. The concept combines wine production, a welcoming tasting room, bistro-style food, wine clubs, and events in a relaxed neighborhood setting. It’s ideal for executives or entrepreneurs who love wine and hospitality and want a lifestyle-oriented business with multiple revenue streams, strong margins, and a proven model—without the complexity of a traditional winery.
$577,295 - $1,335,899
Investment Range
$881,555
*2024 Average Gross Sales:
Not Disclosed
Other Revenue
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Urban micro-winery model (no vineyards required)
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High operating margins through vertical integration
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Multiple revenue streams: wine, food, clubs, events
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Scalable buildout with flexible real estate options
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Lifestyle-driven concept with strong community appeal
Waters Edge Wineries
6%
Royalty
Our franchisees are required to spend 5% of their sales on marketing. If we begin collecting the brand fund, they can reduce their spending to 3%. We are not currently collecting the fee, but may start in the next year.
Brand Fund
$500,000
Financial Requirements
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Business Basics & Stats

Key Stats

Waters Edge Wineries

Founder

Ken Lineberger

Home Office Location

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Company Founded

2004

Began Franchising

2012

Industry

Winery

Industry Size

2024 Market Size: USD 75.3 Billion

Veteran Discount

10% off franchise fee

Group Health Insurance

No

Company Units Open

0

Franchise Units Awarded All Time

20

Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months

2

Franchise Units Open

11

Number of franchisees

15

Owner Operator Preferred
Owner Operator Preferred
No Industry Experience Required
No Industry Experience Required
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Community Centric
Community Centric
Business Acumen
Business Acumen
Outgoing
Outgoing
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