For wine enthusiasts looking to turn their passion into a business, Cavavin offers a proven franchise model built on nearly four decades of expertise in fine wine retail. As France's leading network of independent wine merchants, Cavavin combines heritage, curated product selection and genuine customer relationships to create a distinctive retail experience now seeking to expand its footprint.
Franchise · Food & Grocery
Cavavin Franchise
Independent wine merchants stocking 600 to 800 locally chosen references
£30,000
personal capital
£70kk
investment
190
UK locations
How much does a Cavavin franchise cost?
Personal capital
Own funds required to complete the financing
£30,000
Total investment
Estimated total budget for the opening
£70,000
Locations in the country
190
Figures declared by the franchisor — sources and verification date at the bottom of the page.
What it's about
- Founded
- 1985
- Locations
- 190
Fact sheet
Inside Cavavin
The right questions before you start
The concept at a glance
Founded in 1985, Cavavin has grown into a family success story, now led by Olivier Mermuys, son-in-law of founder M. Bourel, who has continued the brand's growth whilst preserving its close-knit spirit across support teams, franchisees and winemaking partners. With around 190 outlets, each Cavavin store is tailored to its local market, stocking between 600 and 800 products chosen from a wider catalogue exceeding 2,000 authentic and exclusive references. The brand works directly with over 300 winemakers, ensuring excellent value and genuine provenance for every bottle sold.
Each franchisee, known as a
How much does a Cavavin franchise cost?
The listing gives a total investment of around £70,000, with liquid capital of about £30,000 expected from the candidate. The entry fee, royalty rate and marketing contribution are not communicated publicly and would need to be confirmed with the franchisor.
How many Cavavin stores are there?
The network counts around 190 outlets, all franchised, built up since the brand was created in 1985. That makes it the leading franchised wine merchant network in France, after almost four decades of trading.
What does a Cavavin store sell?
Each shop is tailored to its own catchment, carrying between 600 and 800 lines picked from a catalogue of over 2,000 authentic, exclusive labels. Buying goes direct from more than 300 winemakers, which underpins both provenance and value for money on every bottle.
Who runs Cavavin?
The business is still in family hands. Olivier Mermuys, the founder M. Bourel's son-in-law, took the helm and has driven growth while preserving the close working relationship between head office teams, franchisees and winemaking partners that has marked the brand since 1985.
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