Pinot's Palette

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Pinot's Palette
Industry Paint and Sip
FoundedMay 8, 2009 [1]
Headquarters
Number of locations
140+ (as of January 2018) [2]
Key people
Craig Ceccanti, CEO and co-founder
Website www.pinotspalette.com

Pinot's Palette is an American national paint and sip franchise headquartered in Houston, Texas. [3] Founded in 2009, Pinot's Palette offers step-by-step group art lessons accompanied by wine or cocktails. [4]

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As of January 2018, Pinot's Palette has over 140 stores in 31 states, plus one location in Toronto. [5]

History

Pinot's Palette was founded in 2009 by business partners Craig Ceccanti, Charles Willis, and Beth Willis. Ceccanti says he got the idea for starting the business after he attended a painting class in Louisiana with his family. [6]

The first Pinot's Palette studio opened in Houston's Montrose neighborhood in 2009. [7] The studio was originally named “Pinot and Picasso.” The name was changed to “Pinot’s Palette” in 2010. [8]

After opening two additional locations in the Houston area, the company began franchising. The first franchised Pinot's Palette studio opened in Katy, Texas in 2010. [4] Since then, the company has expanded nationwide. [3]

In June 2016, Pinot's Palette launched a rebranding effort, which introduced a new logo, and updated studio décor. [9]

In February 2023, Pinot's Palette was purchased by FranchiCzar, LLC, making it the fourth brand under their 4E Brands umbrella.

Operations and Financials

Pinot's Palette offers two- or three-hour group painting classes accompanied by wine or cocktails. [10] Depending on state liquor laws, customers can either bring their own wine or alcoholic beverages or purchase them on-site. The company also offers corporate events and private parties. [11]

A painting class at Pinot's Palette Pinots Palette Class.JPG
A painting class at Pinot's Palette

The company does not require franchisees to have backgrounds in wine or art. [4]

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