Pinot’s Palette Pioneers The California Market
Fast-Growing Paint and Sip Franchise Announces Plans for Studios in Sacramento and TustinPinot’s Palette, a national Paint and Sip franchise known for providing guests with an entertaining evening of art and wine, is pleased to continue its expansion into the West Coast market. The company recently announced plans for two new studios in California, bringing the total number of studios in the state to four. Pinot’s Palette President Charles Willis says studios in Sacramento and Tustin will open sometime in the coming months.“This is a very exciting time for Pinot’s Palette,” said Willis. “We just returned from the West Coast Franchise Expo in Anaheim, California – and we are very encouraged about our opportunities in the California market.”The Expo, which took place October 24-26, gave Pinot’s Palette an opportunity to connect with potential West Coast franchise partners. After the Expo, Pinot’s hosted a private SoCal Discovery Day on October 27. During SoCal Discovery Day, potential franchisees had the opportunity to meet the company’s co-founders and network with current franchise owners.SoCal Discovery Day attendees included Delora and Louis Marran, who signed the paperwork to become the newest Pinot’s Palette franchise owners on October 28. Their Sacramento studio is slated to open in late 2014. California franchisees Scott and Cherisse Lockerd will open their Tustin-area studio in early 2014. “We are thrilled to welcome the Marrans and the Lockerds to the Pinot’s Palette family,” said Craig Ceccanti, CEO, who added that Pinot’s Palette is in active conversations with partners for locations in the San Diego area.