Winzer Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Winzer Franchise Company, Inc. fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale retail concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$6K - $16K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$4K

Royalty (Item 6)

8–16%

System size (Item 20)

256 +16

Years in business

14+ yrs

Company-owned units

7

Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 8–16% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (8–16%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Industry Benchmarks

How Winzer ranks against 114 Retail peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

0th pct · of 114 peers

Franchise fee

2nd pct · of 114 peers

System size

80th pct · of 114 peers

Retail industry averages

Avg investment

$255K - $735K

Avg franchise fee

$37K

Avg system size

242

Franchises analyzed

114

How Winzer stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Winzer None $4K $6K - $16K 8–16% 256
WinzerSimilar price Disclosed $4K $6K - $16K 8–16% 256
7-ElevenBiggest system Disclosed $163K - $1.7M 45–56% 7,229
Byrider Franchising PartnersTop-rated in category Disclosed $60K $947K - $1.6M 1–2.5% 81

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Winzer Franchise Company, Inc. franchise cost?

Winzer Franchise Company, Inc. requires a $3,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $5,950–$16,153, per the most recent FDD on file.

Does Winzer Franchise Company, Inc. disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

No. Winzer Franchise Company, Inc. does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.

What ongoing fees does Winzer Franchise Company, Inc. charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 8%-16% of Annual Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Winzer Franchise Company, Inc. locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Winzer Franchise Company, Inc. has 256 total locations, with 16 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

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