The Stoned Cow

Opportunity
Are you ready to carve out your own community haven where everybody matters, kindness speaks volumes, and the art on the walls tells as many tales as your vibrant patrons and their furry friends? At The Stoned Cow, we're not just slinging food; we're serving up a creative, ethical, community experience. So, while others are stuck in the fast-food loop, we're carving a new path for those who want quality, a mindful approach, and an ambience that's just right. Everyone matters at The Stoned Cow where art, food, and friendship converge to create a chill atmosphere and consistent good vibes. Pet-friendly and fully sustainable, with fair trade, organic, and plant-based offerings, we’re creating food that nurtures the body, social connections that nurture the mind, and art that nurtures the soul. Whether it is a paint and sip class, an art workshop, a quick bite to eat, or a new painting, there’s something to entice every creative at The Stoned Cow.

In addition to the rewarding nature of working with art and the creative community, The Stoned Cow presents franchise partners with the lucrative prospect of multiple revenue streams through their profitable paint-and-sip classes and artwork sales in addition to the cafe. All artwork for sale and decorative artworks, including painted murals are also supplied by The Stoned Cow HQ, as well as menu development, website maintenance and supplier management, leaving partners to focus on community-building, overseeing the café and art events. For anyone with a flair for the creative and dedication to their local scene, The Stoned Cow offers an appealing opportunity to turn passion into profit and carve out a purposeful space in the process.

Franchisor Profile
Sam Payne is an artistic visionary and the founder of The Stoned Cow. Established in 2020 with headquarters in Raglan, The Stoned Cow has evolved into a community hotspot for artists and chill-seekers in Auckland and Waikato. Sam, a skilled artist and entrepreneur, is the creative genius behind the captivating artworks adorning the cafe. A bold leader with a background in franchise management, she understands the inner workings of franchise operations and has enthralled creatives everywhere with her vivid style and community-centric vision of art, food, and social connection. Now, The Stoned Cow is riding the wave of demand for sustainable food and recreation experiences, and Sam’s ready to bring her proven model for franchise success to more communities throughout New Zealand and beyond.

Franchise Partner Profile
- Well-suited to couples, partners, duos
- Relationship-building skills
- Seeking something owner-operated
- Previous experience in business ownership or management
- Financial literacy
- Excellent customer service
- Strong people management
- Hospitality background
- Loves pets!
- Energetic, outgoing personality
- Creative and artistic