Waters Edge Wineries®, an innovative urban winery system bringing the cultural experience of wine to communities across the country, today announced results from its most successful year yet, entering four new markets and noting an increase of 68.7 percent in overall systemwide sales. Despite continued challenges faced by the hospitality industry amidst the global pandemic, Waters Edge Wineries locations have thrived. In addition to growing its franchise footprint and delivering more wine tasting experiences than ever, the brand earned numerous accolades, including a coveted spot on Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list for the first time.
“I’m incredibly proud of our home office team and our franchise owners, whose continued successes truly are our successes,” said Ken Lineberger, president and CEO of Waters Edge Wineries. “The passion of those within our system is what brings our unique concept to life every day in communities across the country, and we look forward to expanding even further in the year ahead, as we enter new markets and meet new neighbors along the way.”
Franchise owners receive comprehensive training on the micro-winery tank system and are provided with pre-opening training courses, both hands-on and classroom based, to help prepare for the launch of their winery. The company also offers social media and marketing support to help franchise owners realize success.
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