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Painting with a Twist

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Painting With a Twist
IndustryPaint and Sip
FoundedDecember 8, 2007 (2007-12-08)
FoundersRenee Maloney, co-founder Cathy Deano, co-founder
HeadquartersMandeville, Louisiana
Number of locations
320+
Websitewww.paintingwithatwist.com

Painting with a Twist is the largest company in the paint and sip industry, with headquarters in Mandeville, Louisiana. Founded in 2007,[1] Painting with a Twist offers live painting events accompanied by wine or cocktails with in its studio locations.[2] Events are held in local studios owned and operated by independent franchisees. Studio artists guide guests step-by-step as they create a personalized painting. Events typically last two hours and guests take home their artwork. All art supplies are provided.[2]

They have many studio locations nationwide.[3]

History

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Painting with a Twist was founded by Cathy Deano and Renee Maloney in 2007. Initially, the business was named Corks N Canvas, but after opening their fourth store in the New Orleans, Louisiana area, decided to franchise the concept in 2009.[4]

Cathy Deano and Renee Maloney started Painting with a Twist as a way to bring business back to their community after Hurricane Katrina.

Publicity

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In 2017, Renee Maloney and Painting with a Twist was featured in Season 8 episode 4 of Undercover Boss (U.S. TV series).

References

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  1. ^ "Mandeville-based Painting with a Twist co-founder has close call while in disguise on 'Undercover Boss'". www.theadvocate.com. 2017-01-03. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
  2. ^ a b "Painting with a Twist – Leading the paint and sip movement". Painting with a Twist. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
  3. ^ "Paint and Sip Wine Painting Parties - Paint Night Fun | Painting with a Twist". www.paintingwithatwist.com. Retrieved 2018-10-11.
  4. ^ "It Ain't Over: From A Blank Canvas They Created A $20 Million Empire". HuffPost. August 15, 2012. Retrieved 2018-08-27.