Franchising USA - November 2013

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what’s new! Winestyles Tasting Station Announces Location Conversions

their business,” Bryan McGinness, CEO of WineStyles Tasting Station says. “Our dedicated franchisees recognize the strength of our growing brand and are passionate about what WineStyles Tasting Station stands for. In addition to reduced royalties, our conversion program offers an opportunity for business owners who are looking to transition into an established business with an existing customer base.” In fall 2012, WineStyles Tasting Station’s owners Bryan and Andrea McGinness purchased the WineStyles franchise of more than 30 locations and spearheaded the restructuring of its business model into WineStyles Tasting Station.

Largest Wine Boutique Franchise Continues National Rebranding Efforts

and reenergize the brand under the new franchisor ownership team.

WineStyles Tasting Station®, a newly rebranded boutique concept dedicated to simplifying the wine and craft beer shopping experience, recently announced it has converted 15 WineStyles locations across 10 states to its revamped business model. This latest milestone is part of the company’s national efforts to revitalize

Interested candidates who purchase an existing WineStyles boutique will receive reduced royalties for the first two years of operation under the agreement that the unit will be converted into a WineStyles Tasting Station. “We’re thrilled to work with our franchise partners as they begin the conversion of

To fuel WineStyles Tasting Station’s growth the company is seeking entrepreneurs with retail experience. WineStyles Tasting Stations will be developed through single-unit and area developer agreements. The total investment for one store is approximately $229,000 to $380,500. For more information: Website: www.winefranchise.com Phone: 866-424-WINE.

Total-Apps Rapid Growth Recognized in Inc. 5000 Total- Apps, the nation’s leading advanced payment processing solution, has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in America by Inc. 5000. This distinction is reserved for businesses that make other companies better, and receiving it validates the Total-Apps promise to boost your business and drive sales for merchants and franchises through their advanced payment processing technologies.

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“Our inclusion in the Inc. 5000 is the ultimate testament to our work and business philosophy, which emphasizes effective results, rapid responsiveness, technical expertise and respect – the latter is a constant for everything we do – so our clients can flourish. I want, therefore, to thank Inc. for this honor and also express our gratitude to the brands we advise and counsel. This achievement symbolizes the privilege Total-Apps enjoys, by virtue of our collaboration with a remarkable group

of customers,” says Rey Pasinli, Executive Director of Total-Apps. Based on their specialized technology and personalized service, as well as its pioneering entry into new areas such as online rental payments, social commerce and online invoicing, Total-Apps is the only brand of this caliber – in this particular field – with membership in this invitation-only group of 5,000 businesses. For more information: Website: www.total-apps.com/


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