Tapville Social
Tapville Social offers franchises for innovative self-pour beer taprooms, self-service restaurants, kiosks, or mobile units that provide craft beer, wine, cider, cocktails, and food offerings. The business model involves selling franchise rights to operate under the Tapville Social brand, with options for single units or area development for multiple units, requiring adherence to the franchisor's standards and specifications. They target the general public seeking casual, self-service beverage and food experiences, competing with local bars, chain restaurants, and other alcohol-serving establishments.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 0% brand fund (up to 2%) + $350-$1,500/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 8 Kiosk Tapville Social Franchised Businesses open for the entire period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
* Average gross revenue calculated from the 8 Kiosk Tapville Social Franchised Businesses listed on page 3: (685627 + 342745 + 269513 + 259672 + 211643 + 183961 + 104126 + 84579) / 8 = $267,733.25. Median gross revenue calculated from the same 8 businesses: ($211,643 + $259,672) / 2 = $235,657.5. No profit or EBITDA figures could be extracted for franchised units due to a lack of specific cost data.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Tapville Social Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 100% of Beverages franchises
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Beverages
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tapville Social Current | $751K – $2.5M | $45K | 6.0% | 32 |
| KUNG FU TEA | $169K – $378K | $37K | 4.0% | 385 |
| SHARETEA | $225K – $555K | $12K | 6.0% | 153 |
| DING TEA | $195K – $324K | $30K | N/A | 120 |
| FiiZ Drinks | $250K – $775K | $40K | 8.0% | 63 |
| BAMBU | $159K – $328K | $49K | 3.5% | 60 |
Beverages Average 20 franchises | $281K – $629K | $40K | 5.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 20 Beverages franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Tapville Social franchisees (2023 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
47 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Tapville Social franchise ranges from $751,250 to $2,495,800. This includes a franchise fee of $44,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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