| Pinot's Palette | |
| Foundation: | May 8, 2009[1] |
| Location City: | Houston, Texas |
| Locations: | 140+ (as of January 2018)[2] |
| Key People: | Craig Ceccanti, CEO and co-founder |
| Industry: | Paint and Sip |
| Homepage: | 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]
As of January 2018, Pinot's Palette has over 140 stores in 31 states, plus one location in Toronto.[5]
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.
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] The company does not require franchisees to have backgrounds in wine or art.[4]