This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established, fully operational Pinot's Palette franchise in Nutley, New Jersey, the most recognized brands in the paint-and-sip industry, at a fraction of the cost of opening a new studio.

The Business
Pinot's Palette Nutley NJ has been operating since 2015 and is located in a high-visibility retail location in downtown Nutley, NJ, with strong community ties and a loyal, active customer base. The business offers regular public painting classes, private events, and specialty experiences, with a consistent schedule of events running throughout the week.

Why This Is a Smart Buy
Opening a new Pinot's Palette studio runs $250,000 or more in buildout, equipment, training, and working capital — and you start with zero customers, zero staff, and zero brand recognition in your market. This studio gives you all of that on day one:
Trained, self-sufficient team of 7: 1 full-time manager (a former art teacher who can also instruct), 5 experienced teaching artists, and 2 assistants. No hiring. No training from scratch.
Customer database of approximately 10,000 contacts — an immediately activatable marketing asset
Established social media presence with 2,300+ followers and proven engagement
All systems digitized and running: iPad-based operations, digital seating charts, remote camera monitoring, Rockbot business music subscription
Blacklight party capability: proven revenue driver and differentiator from competing studios in the area
Project Pet classes already launched and running

Financial Snapshot
Lease in place through March 31, 2028 at $3,850/month: no buildout required, no new lease negotiation needed
Current net operating income approximately $24,000 annually based on trailing 12 months with a ton of potential upside for expansion

Growth Opportunities Left on the Table
The current owners are selling for personal reasons (family circumstances, full-time employment) and have not had the capacity to pursue several high-potential growth initiatives:
TikTok — no presence established yet despite a highly visual, shareable product
Local business partnerships — corporate events, team nights, bachelorette parties
Expanded format offerings: candle making, chunky blanket classes, Bob Ross style events
Email marketing activation of the 10,000-contact customer database

Bonus: First Right of Refusal on Montclair Studio
The Nutley franchise comes with first right of refusal on the nearby Pinot's Palette location, which is expected to become available within the next 1–2 years. Owning both studios in adjacent markets creates significant operational, staffing, scaling, and marketing leverage.

The Numbers
Asking price: $65,000
Transfer fee to franchisor: $12,500
Security deposit / landlord: ~$8,000
Recommended working capital: $25,000
Total all-in investment: approximately $110,500 less than half the cost of a new studio build out