Entrepreneurship with passion: open your wine shop with CAVAVIN
Entrepreneurship with passion
the spirit of a wine shop
the strength of a network
With nearly 200 retail locations, CAVAVIN is the leading wine retailer franchise in France.
Since 1985, the brand has supported entrepreneurs in setting up and growing their wine shops. Joining CAVAVIN means benefiting from the experience of a structured network, support at every stage of your project and a range built around wines, champagnes and spirits, while keeping your independence as a business owner.
Why choose Cavavin ?
- + 40 YEARS
of experienceProven expertise in the wine merchant profession
- NEARLY 200
WINERIESA network of wine merchants firmly established in France and present internationally
- 4.9/5
on GoogleRecognised customer satisfaction and trust in CAVAVIN wine shops
- 5 WEEKS
OF TRAININGA comprehensive programme to learn the fundamentals of the trade and prepare to open your wine shop
Our two models:
CAVAVIN offers two models for opening and growing a wine shop: franchise and commission-affiliation.
Depending on your profile and your project, you can choose the model that best suits your way of doing business.
1 The Franchise
- A turnkey concept
- Independent management
- Comprehensive support
You create and grow your own business under the CAVAVIN brand.
You remain fully in charge of running your wine shop while benefiting from the network’s know-how, tools and support to grow your business.
Testimonials
THEY CHOSE CAVAVIN
Discover the stories of CAVAVIN’s franchised and affiliated wine merchants: their experiences and why they chose to join the network.
read the testimonials“CAVAVIN provides comprehensive support from start to finish, and that was really important to me.”
Let's talk about your project!
Would you like to open a wine shop and join the CAVAVIN network?
Talk to our team to present your project, ask your questions and discover the next steps to starting your business with CAVAVIN.
F.A.Q.
What profile do you need to open a CAVAVIN wine shop?
Above all, CAVAVIN is looking for motivated entrepreneurs with a flair for retail and people, and a genuine interest in the world of wine and spirits. You don’t need a background as a wine merchant or oenologist: the network helps candidates learn the trade and build their project.
Do you need to be a wine expert to become a CAVAVIN franchisee?
No. Wine knowledge is an asset, but it is not essential to join the network. Future wine merchants complete a 5-week training programme that gives them the essential foundations in wines and spirits, customer advice, running a wine shop and using CAVAVIN tools.
What budget should you plan to open a CAVAVIN franchise?
The budget depends on the chosen model, the size of the store, its location and the work required.
As a franchisee, the total investment is around €100,000 excl. VAT, with a minimum personal contribution of €35,000 excl. VAT. This budget notably includes an opening stock of €30,000 to €35,000 excl. VAT, a furniture and fittings budget of €13,000 to €15,000 excl. VAT and an entry fee of €16,500.
Under commission-affiliation, the total investment is around €57,000 excl. VAT, with a minimum personal contribution of €20,000 excl. VAT. The stock remains the property of CAVAVIN and the furniture and fittings can be leased. The entry fee is €5,000 excl. VAT, plus €165 excl. VAT per month in support fees.
What is the difference between franchise and commission-affiliation?
As a franchisee, the entrepreneur creates and grows their business under the CAVAVIN brand and manages their own stock. Under commission-affiliation, CAVAVIN retains ownership of the stock, which reduces the cash tied up in merchandise. In both cases, the candidate benefits from the network’s concept, tools and support.
Whichever model is chosen, the future wine merchant remains the owner of their business.
How does CAVAVIN support its franchisees?
Support begins as soon as the project is being built and continues after opening. CAVAVIN notably helps with the area study, finding premises, financing advice, fit-out work, store layout, training, purchasing, communication and network coordination.
After opening, franchisees also benefit from regular follow-up with a network coordinator, store visits, management tools, ongoing training and marketing support.
Can you open a CAVAVIN franchise abroad?
Yes. CAVAVIN already operates internationally and is studying new location projects outside France. Each project is assessed according to the country, the potential of the local market and the candidate’s profile. The CAVAVIN team then supports the project leader in adapting the concept and preparing the opening.
What are the steps to becoming a CAVAVIN franchisee?
The process begins with an initial conversation with the CAVAVIN team to learn about your profile, your goals and your business project. Once your application is approved, the network supports you through the main stages: studying the target area, finding premises, arranging financing, preparing the store and completing the 5-week training
Once these steps are completed, the CAVAVIN team supports you until your wine shop opens, and then throughout the growth of your business.
Can you open a wine shop as part of a career change?
The process begins with an initial conversation with the CAVAVIN team to learn about your profile, your goals and your business project. Once your application is approved, the network supports you through the main stages: studying the target area, finding premises, arranging financing, preparing the store and completing the 5-week training
Once these steps are completed, the CAVAVIN team supports you until your wine shop opens, and then throughout the growth of your business.
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