SoNapa! FAQs What type of franchise is available? SoNapa offers you the opportunity to own and operate a SoNapa wine bar franchise featuring predominately SoNoma and Napa Valley wines as well as complimentary menu of appetizers and flatbreads. SoNapa is available for in-line retail locations between 1,400 and 2,000 square feet and feature a wine bar with a relaxing environment featuring a combination of individual seating areas and table seating complemented by a wine cellar and a retail wine display. How much will I need to invest? The estimated initial investments to establish a SoNapa franchise will be between $149,500 to $262,200. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000, an initial inventory of between $15,000 to $35,000 as well as the leasehold improvements, equipment, signage, security deposits, three month’s rent, blue prints and permits, point of sale system, furnishings and working capital to open your wine bar. Do you offer financing? SoNapa does not offer any direct financing but can recommend some third party financing options for you. Equipment leases are very common in the industry and we can help you with lease providers. Also ask us about utilizing your retirement account tax free to fund you business. How do I know if this is a good business for my area? SoNapa was created with a vision for being the neighborhood wine bar and as such can be opened with a small investment. Other wine bars require investments many times higher, for a similar type experience that provided by SoNapa. Our upscale but casual environment provides a friendly and welcoming home away from home that many clients stop by a couple of times a week to have a glass of wine and catch up with friends so our market is quite different from the traditional bar market. By the same token, liquor stores and mega stores are not our competition as our retail wine come from either members or those who were enjoying wine in the wine bar. SoNapa enjoys a unique place in the hearts of our clients as a neighborhood meeting place and casual place to relax and enjoy a glass of wine. What is the royalty fee? The royalty fee covers the ongoing support services that you will receive as a SoNapa franchisee, as well as entitling you to the use of the SoNapa service marks, proprietary business system and marketing assistance. The royalty fee is a six percent of gross sales. How much money can I make with a SoNapa franchise? The Federal Trade Commission regulates what SoNapa is allowed to disclose to potential franchisees. As you proceed through the process of purchasing your SoNapa business, you will receive the Franchise Disclosure Document that details more about the business opportunity. What is the next step? Simply, complete the Request for Consideration Form. Upon receiving the form we will contact you. Also feel free to contact us at (386) 402-8647 or email Adam Barringer at Franchising@SoNapa.com.