Cedar & Sage
An Exclusive Restaurant Private Equity Opportunity from Cork & Vines
Elevated Wine Culture, Reimagined
Cedar & Sage redefines what refined hospitality can be: human in its warmth, intentional in its craft, and confident without spectacle. It is designed for guests who discern substance in simplicity and find authenticity far more compelling than excess.
At the heart of it all is the wine. Each pour is not presented as a commodity or a label but as conversation; each glass carrying a narrative that connects guests to origin, craft, and character. The culinary experience follows the same philosophy: craftsmanship without theatrics, where refinement lies in restraint and balance.
Cedar & Sage distinguishes itself through a model t that elevates the experience into legacy without diluting its character. It is not dining as transaction; it is dining as culture.
The Opportunity and the Edge
$9 Billion Wine Bar Industry, Growing 5% Annually
The wine bar segment has expanded into a $9 billion industry, growing 5% each year as consumers favor curated, experiential dining. Cedar & Sage sits at the heart of this growth, capturing a trend that blends culture, cuisine, and capital opportunity.
$30M Projected Portfolio Revenue
Cedar & Sage’s expansion model is designed for scale, not speculation. With a targeted $30M annual portfolio revenue, investors gain exposure to a growth trajectory built on disciplined rollouts, measurable returns, and proven market demand in affluent, high-traffic destinations.
20%+ Target IRR with 5% Preferred Return
The fund targets a 20%+ internal rate of return, supported by a 5% preferred distribution that rewards early participation. Investors benefit from both upside potential and structured downside protection, a balance rarely achieved in traditional hospitality investments.
Premiumization
As consumers trade quantity for quality, the “premiumization” trend favors brands that deliver authenticity and elevated design. Cedar & Sage meets this shift head-on, offering an experience that justifies price, sustains loyalty, and commands margins.
Systematic Expansion
Cedar & Sage is built for replication without dilution. Its blueprint enables seamless growth across prime markets, making scale not just possible, but purposeful.
$3.5M Institutional Backing
A $3.5M commitment from Beneficient (NASDAQ: BENF) reinforces institutional confidence in both the fund’s structure and strategy. For investors, it signals a level of diligence and credibility uncommon in emerging hospitality funds.
$20M Fund Size
Cork & Vines Fund I maintains a disciplined $20M cap to protect portfolio focus and performance. This targeted structure ensures every dollar is directed toward scalable assets like Cedar & Sage, where capital efficiency translates directly into brand and investor value.
5-Year Redemption Options
Designed for flexibility, Cork & Vines Fund I offers 5-year redemption opportunities to align with investor liquidity goals. This structure combines long-term growth participation with an accessible exit window, giving investors more control over their capital timeline.
From Flagship to Fine Vintage
Cedar & Sage enters the dining landscape as a distinctive and adaptable portfolio, created to thrive in affluent environments where dining is defined by experience as much as taste.
Its first home at Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto proves this vision, earning traction in one of the nation’s most refined and discerning markets. More than a flagship, it is a blueprint for expansion into other high-income, high-traffic destinations.
With the backing of Cork & Vines Fund I and other institutional players, Cedar & Sage moves beyond aspiration into execution, giving investors entry into a tangible asset class, stewarded by a team with a record of resilience and performance.
Expansion Strategy & Scalability
Cedar & Sage expands with intention, not haste. Growth follows a defined model that balances brand control with market opportunity, selecting locations where foot traffic and lifestyle converge.
Each expansion mirrors the flagship’s discipline in design, operations, and guest experience, ensuring consistency without uniformity.
- Miami International Mall, FL
12M+ annual mall visitors (3x U.S. average)
Exceptional foot traffic in premium market - King of Prussia, PA
$115M+ in annual food & beverage sales
One of largest malls in the US with massive F&B revenue potential - Las Vegas, NV
40M+ visitors annually
Tourism-driven market with consistent high traffic - Houston, TX
2.3M+ population base
Large metropolitan market with strong demographics - Smith Haven Mall, NY
$140K+ average household income within 5 miles
Affluent market with high spending power
Cork & Vines Fund I is structured for disciplined growth and measurable investor returns. Each Cedar & Sage location is projected to generate $3–4M in annual revenue, supported by $5M capital calls per year over the first four years to ensure steady deployment and reduced concentration risk.
Yield begins as early as Year 2, compounding with each new location, and the portfolio is modeled to reach $30M+ in annual revenue by Year 5, signaling exit readiness with defined investor pathways.
Own the Future of Elevated Dining and Wine Culture
This opportunity is reserved for accredited investors seeking returns grounded in real assets, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.
The next great hospitality brand will not just be experienced. It will be owned.