Society Wine Bar franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Society Wine Bar franchise fee is $45,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $148,100 to $330,200, with about $40,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Society Wine Bar FDD.
What are the Society Wine Bar franchise fees and investment?
The Society Wine Bar franchise requires a franchise fee of $45,000 and a total initial investment of $148,100 to $330,200. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $45,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $148,100 to $330,200 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $40,000 |
| US locations | 3 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Full-Service) |
| Headquarters | Tampa, Florida |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Franchising since | 2018 |
How does the Society Wine Bar investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Society Wine Bar's minimum investment of $148,100 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 978 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $45,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Society Wine Bar belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Society Wine Bar FDD?
Verify six parts of the Society Wine Bar Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Society Wine Bar discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Society Wine Bar?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Society Wine Bar:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Dot and Dough | $35,000 | $148,050 to $383,000 |
| Beignet Spot | $35,000 | $148,045 to $327,625 |
| The Sweet Spot | $40,000 | $148,425 to $284,483 |
| Bee and Tea | $40,000 | $147,500 to $287,100 |
| Delish Delivered | $37,500 | $147,400 to $260,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Society Wine Bar franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Society Wine Bar franchise ranges from $148,100 to $330,200, including a franchise fee of $45,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Society Wine Bar franchise?
Society Wine Bar lists a minimum of about $40,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Society Wine Bar locations are there?
Society Wine Bar reported 3 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Society Wine Bar been franchising?
Society Wine Bar started offering franchises in 2018 after the company was founded in 2017.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Society Wine Bar and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Society Wine Bar. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.