Waters Edge Winery & Bistro

Franchise Information

Analyzed filing: VA · File #251275
FDD issued: May 16, 2025
FDD Issued: Aug 4, 2025
Extracted: Aug 2, 2026
Analyzed
Franchisor Details
Name: Waters Edge Wineries, Inc.
Address: 8560 Vineyard Avenue, Suite 408, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phone: 909-468-9463
Franchising Since: 2012
Industry & Qualifications
Industry
Food & Beverage
Veteran Discount
10.0%
Multi-Unit Discount
25.0%
Franchise Fee
$55,000
Royalty
5.0%
Ad Fund: 2.0%
Total Investment
$577K - $1.34M
Initial Term
10 years
Renewable
Outlet Information
Total Outlets (2024)
10
Franchised
10
Opened (Last Year)
+0
Closed (Last Year)
-0
Churn Breakdown (Last Year)
Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
0
Reacquired
0
Exclusive Territory
Yes
Designated Area as defined in franchise agreement
Item 19 (Financial Performance)
Disclosed
Data covers 9 franchised Waters Edge Winery & Bistros locations open for at leas...
Financial Performance (Item 19)
Avg Unit Volume (through Dec 2024)
$881,555
Median
$584,730
Highest
$2,559,506
Lowest
$220,920
% Achieving Avg
33.0%
Sample Size
9 units
Legal History
Litigation: Yes
Concluded litigation includes a federal lawsuit against franchisee Wine Vibes, LLC for breach of con...
Bankruptcy: None
Number File name Source State Filing Date Actions
251275 482309_Franchise__Waters_Edge_Winery_EFDID__482_Virginia_251275.pdf
Canonical 2025 analysis · newest filing
VA May 16, 2025
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244600 482309_Franchise__Waters_Edge_Winery_EFDID__482_Virginia_244600.pdf
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VA May 16, 2025
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249940 482309_Franchise__Waters_Edge_Winery_EFDID__482_Illinois_249940.pdf
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IL May 16, 2025
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143273 482309_Franchise__Waters_Edge_Winery_EFDID__482_Virginia_143273.pdf
Canonical 2024 analysis
VA Feb 15, 2024
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104118 482309_Franchise__Waters_Edge_Winery_EFDID__482_Virginia_104118.pdf
Canonical 2023 analysis
VA Apr 10, 2023
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71687 482309_Franchise__Waters_Edge_Winery_EFDID__482_Virginia_71687.pdf
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VA Apr 10, 2023
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