THE BRASS TAP
The Brass Tap franchise operates upscale beer bars offering craft beers on tap, a large variety of imported, domestic, and local craft beers, fine wines, food offerings, and where permitted by law, cigars and bottled beers for carry-out. The business model involves franchising unit franchises for single locations or area development rights for multiple bars using proprietary formulae, techniques, trade dress, trademarks, service marks, and business systems. It targets beer enthusiasts and customers seeking a premium, neighborhood bar atmosphere.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 2% marketing fund + $350/mo IT and website fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 38 franchised Brass Tap Bars that were open and operating for at least 12 months before December 31, 2024.
* All values extracted directly from the tables for the most recent year, 2024. Average Gross Revenue and Median Gross Revenue are from 'TABLE 1: AVERAGE ADJUSTED GROSS SALES FOR ALL REPORTING BRASS TAP BARS'. Revenue Top Quartile is from 'TABLE 3: AVERAGE ADJUSTED GROSS SALES FOR TOP QUARTILE REPORTING 2.0 BARS'. Revenue Bottom Quartile is from 'TABLE 4: AVERAGE ADJUSTED GROSS SALES FOR BOTTOM QUARTILE REPORTING 2.0 BARS'.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How THE BRASS TAP Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 100% of Specialty Food franchises
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Specialty Food
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
THE BRASS TAP Current | $793K – $1.3M | $25K | 5.0% | 51 |
| EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS | $214K – $587K | $30K | 5.0% | 680 |
| HONEYBAKED HAM AND THE HONEYBAKED HAM AND CAFE CO. | $514K – $830K | $20K | 6.0% | 212 |
| CANTEEN | $9K – $44K | $3K | 5.3% | 100 |
| The Spice & Tea Exchange | $299K – $532K | $39K | 7.0% | 93 |
| GRAZE CRAZE | $167K – $326K | $50K | 6.0% | 89 |
Specialty Food Average 14 franchises | $254K – $522K | $31K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 14 Specialty Food 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
+2 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for THE BRASS TAP franchisees (2013 – 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
51 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 THE BRASS TAP franchise ranges from $792,950 to $1,279,550. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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