Locations & Profile

Target markets

A wineBANK knows no boundaries: whether on the beach, in the mountains, in bustling cities, or in rural areas—our concept adapts to any location.

METROPOLISES

Vibrant cities, long nights, a thriving club and restaurant scene. wineBANK is the perfect complement to an aperitif.

Frankfurt, Hamburg, Vienna

WINE REGIONS

Wine is in the DNA of the people of this region. wineBANK is the vinophile meeting place for winemakers and wine lovers, and a popular destination for tourists.

Baden, Moselle, Palatinate, Rheingau

SPECIAL PLACES

A wineBANK with a view of the sea, the mountains, or sights, or even located directly in a historic building.

Sylt, Trier, Heidelberg, Bern

METROPOLITAN REGIONS

A wineBANK at the heart of the economy. In metropolitan areas, wineBANK creates a meeting place for entrepreneurs from across the region.

Niederrhein, Rhein-Ruhr

Real estate

Whether integrated into a hotel or restaurant or as a stand-alone location, a wineBANK can be flexibly adapted to suit your needs. In a vaulted cellar, on a rooftop, in a historic setting, or in a modern design: anything is possible.

A central or easily accessible site
in the target area

An excellent location

A prestigious location and property, ideally
between 300 and 1,000 square meters,
depending on the operating concept

A distinguished, high-profile site with architectural appeal

Constant temperature of 10 to 16°C
and humidity of around 65%

Perfect climatic conditions for wine storage

A courtyard entrance, loading zone, or similar
in the immediate vicinity for placing wine into
storage and removing it

Loading and unloading facilities

Emergency exit & sanitary facilities

Parking spaces within walking distance

18 locations

4 countries

3.000+ members

Franchise partners

Our partners are as unique as our members. Whether architects, lawyers, financial experts, real estate developers, restaurateurs, or hoteliers, they all share one great passion: wine.

Commercial expertise and experience
in managing a company

Entrepreneurial thinking

Communication skills, openness
and hospitality

A genuine passion for wine and hospitality

Ideally, professional experience in the
hotel industry, gastronomy, real estate
or project development, or the wine industry

Relevant prior knowledge

Exceptionally good and numerous contacts
with potential customers, partners, and
industry representatives in the region

Regional network

Willingness to invest in the
construction of the wineBANK location

Financing

Tasks

The wineBANK franchise team supports you with comprehensive expertise, remotely and always at your side.
We accompany you through important decision-making processes and lay the foundation for a successful business.
The tasks on site are varied: from community management to organizing exclusive events, you will shape wineBANK into a unique meeting place for wine lovers.

Capitalize on basement space
or unused real estate/premises
(owned or rented/leased)

Provision of the property

Architectural planning, including lounge, cigar lounge, or other special features, depending on the operating concept; independent operation of wineBANK

Planning & operation

Renovation and furnishing of the location
in accordance with the wineBANK manual
for internal and external presentation

Compliance with the design concept

Ensuring (separate) access for members
around the clock where legally permissible
(excluding the USA)

Ensuring access to wineBANK 24/7

Implementation of local partnerships,
organization of events,
handling of visitor appointments

On-site sales and active club management

Purchase of wineBANK access systems
for Member Cards
and the By the Glass Dispenser

Purchase of special hardware