WINZER
GradeEight Holdings, LLC
Company Information
4060 E. Plano Parkway
Winzer Franchise Company, Inc is a Texas corporation. They were incorporated on March 16, 2012. Their principal address is 4060 E. Plano Parkway, Plano, Texas 75074-1800.
WINZER businesses sell quality packaged fasteners, nuts, bolts. Clamps, adhesives, sealers, electrical components, cutting tools, fluid power fittings chemicals. Welding and shop supplies, janitorial supplies and other related parts and services. You will use our business system (“System”) and our proprietary trademarks and service marks (“Marks”). You will sell, directly or on our behalf, primarily to retailers and end users. You must sign our standard franchise agreement and related agreements, you may participate under the GSA Contract if you sign the appropriate related agreement and agree to abide by our GSA/DLA/Federal Government Business Policy. Our prospective franchisees are already in the business of supplying similar products and services to customers in the automotive, chemical and/or industrial market and already have a customer base. The automotive market includes value-added, direct sales to customers; who are automotive dealerships, body shops, repair shops and service centers, as well as truck, fleet and other wheeled transportation dealerships and maintenance shops, the chemical market includes value-added direct sales to Customers who are users of bulk, liquid and aerosol chemicals for maintenance, production and repair operations. The industrial market includes value-added direct sales to customers who are road and structural repair and maintenance shops, plaint manufacturing and production operations, water treatment, construction, mining, farming, refining, building, facilities and equipment. Based on your current customer base, when you sign a franchise agreement we will designate the type or types of Licensed Market(s) (automotive, chemical and/or industrial) in which you may acquire Protected Customers. If we grant you a franchise and you are a legal entity (a partnership, corporation, Limited Liability Company or other legal entity), you must designate an operating principal who is acceptable to us, and who will be; individually bound to your obligations under the franchise agreement.
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
6/10
Earning Transparency
1/10
Investment Accessibility
10/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $3,500 Maximum: $3,500
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $5,950 Maximum: $16,153
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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