The original, intimate wine bar concept.
Cinque Wine & Deli Origin is where the Cinque journey began.
An intimate wine bar designed around connection, conversation, and curated Greek wine.
Built for compact spaces and hands-on operation, Cinque Origin focuses on high-quality wine by the glass, guided tastings, and a close relationship between host and guest.
It is the purest expression of the Cinque philosophy — simple, disciplined, and deeply experiential.
Concept Overview
Cinque Origin is a boutique wine bar format developed for urban neighborhoods and destination locations where atmosphere, authenticity, and personal interaction matter more than scale.
The experience is centered around:
- A carefully curated Greek wine selection
- Story-driven service led by trained hosts
- A relaxed, welcoming environment designed for conversation
- Tastings and small-group experiences integrated into daily operation
This model prioritizes quality of experience over volume, creating loyal local clientele alongside strong tourist appeal.
Who Cinque Origin Is For
Cinque Origin is ideal for partners who:
- Value hands-on hospitality and personal presence
- Want a focused, manageable operation
- Prefer depth, curation, and experience over size
- Are building a long-term neighborhood or destination wine bar
No prior franchise experience is required — but active involvement is essential.
Revenue Logic
Cinque Origin generates revenue through:
- Wine by the glass & bottle
- Guided tastings and curated wine flights
- Small plates and complementary deli offerings
- Private tastings and intimate group experiences
The compact format allows for tight cost control, efficient staffing, and strong margins driven by experience rather than turnover.
Space & Setup Philosophy
Cinque Origin is designed for:
- Compact to medium-sized spaces
- Bar-focused layouts
- Limited but highly curated seating
- Strong visual identity with minimal complexity
Every element is intentional — nothing is decorative without purpose.
Support & Brand Structure
As a Cinque Origin partner, you operate within the full Cinque framework:
- Central wine curation & supplier access
- Training in wine, service, and guest experience
- Proven tasting formats and operational rhythms
- Brand standards adapted to local context
- Ongoing support directly from the founders and core team
Cinque Origin is not designed to scale fast.
It is designed to scale right.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Choosing a franchise partner is a two-way decision.
Before reaching out, we encourage you to review the information above carefully and consider whether the Cinque philosophy aligns with the way you want to operate, lead, and grow.
If what you’ve read resonates with you, the next step is simply a conversation.
Cinque franchising is a partnership model built around Greek wine, hospitality and carefully designed experiences.
We don’t replicate identical stores — we create Cinque locations that adapt to their city while remaining true to the network’s philosophy and standards.
Cinque is ideal for entrepreneurs, hospitality professionals and investors who value quality, storytelling and long-term brand building — not fast, copy-paste concepts.
Previous experience is helpful but not mandatory. What matters most is alignment with the Cinque philosophy, commitment to hospitality, and the ability to operate a premium concept consistently.
We are open to both domestic and international locations. Each proposal is evaluated individually based on market potential, location, and partner profile.
Franchise partners receive support across concept development, layout & design guidelines, product mix, training, brand identity, and ongoing network coordination.
The franchising journey follows a clear, step-by-step structure:
① Acquaintance
We get to know each other — values, vision and expectations.
② Location Selection
Evaluation of the proposed area and space.
③ Franchise Proposal
Presentation of the full business and partnership framework.
④ New Cinque Construction
Design, setup and concept implementation.
⑤ Education
Training on products, service, storytelling and operations.
⑥ Grand Opening
Launch planning and opening support.
⑦ Ongoing Network Support
Continuous guidance as part of the Cinque Network.
Timelines vary depending on location and readiness, but typically the process from initial contact to opening ranges from several months to one year.
Cinque remains actively involved through training updates, brand coordination, product development and strategic guidance. We grow together as a network.
Yes, in some cases. Existing wine bars or hospitality spaces may be adapted if they align with the Cinque concept and quality standards.
Simply contact us through the form and select Franchising. A member of the Cinque Network team will get back to you to begin the discussion.
START THE CONVERSATION
All inquiries are reviewed directly by the Cinque founders and core team.