Naples Tomato Franchising, LLC operates and franchises the first restaurants for Vine Dining.™ Vine Dining is a bold new rest ... aurant franchise concept that combines the value and flexibility of casual dining with the elegance of fine dining. Naples Tomato Franchising is currently seeking franchisees in the Eastern United States. (Franchises are subject to state and local regulations and may not be available in all states.) Vine Dining is a uniquely American way to experience the Mediterranean lifestyle, where every meal is a celebration of life. Guests can effortlessly match inventive cuisine and unusual wines with their moods, the moment and their budgets. Naples Tomato restaurants are the antidote to one-size-fits-all dining experiences, and thus have broad appeal. Established in Naples, FL, in 2005, the flagship Naples Tomato restaurant is a proven concept that has been field-tested by nearly 300,000 guests and refined with constant feedback from a discerning and well-traveled clientele. The company offers franchise owners the first completely fresh dining concept in a decade, filling the gap between fine dining and casual chain dining. Naples Tomato gives franchise owners a great business opportunity: +The proven Naples Tomato concept +National and local endorsements (New York Times, Wine Spectator, Zagat, others) +A unique go-to-market ecosystem that shortens time-to-success +Technology-savvy owners who are proactive about finding and deploying the latest technologies, such as the iPad +A corporate management team that cares as much about franchise owners’ success as they do Naples Tomato Franchising also offers a fresh approach to restaurant franchising: it’s creating not a chain, but a vine. “The Vine” consciously links people with a shared love of the traditional Mediterranean approach to dining and an appreciation of inventive cuisine and wine, creating a much deeper connection to the brand and a sense of ownership. read more