How much revenue does a THE BRASS TAP franchise make?

THE BRASS TAP does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2026 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How many THE BRASS TAP franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, THE BRASS TAP has 47 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2011.

Can you get an SBA loan for a THE BRASS TAP franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for THE BRASS TAP franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is THE BRASS TAP a good franchise to buy?

THE BRASS TAP shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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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.

FDD Year:

47locations

$535K–$1739K

Since 2011

Food & BeverageTampa, FLCapitalSpringwww.brasstapbeerbar.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$25,000

Initial Investment

$535,350 – $1,738,675

Royalty Rate

5.00%

Brand Fund

2.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$350 – $350

5% royalty + 2% ad fund + $250/mo IT fee + $100/mo website fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$1,393,048

Median Gross Revenue

$1,345,551

Top Quartile Revenue

$2,222,985

Bottom Quartile Revenue

$799,656

Data Based On: 37 franchised 'Reporting 2.0 Brass Tap Bars' that were open and operating for at least 18 months before December 31, 2025, and have a full liquor license and a full kitchen.

* All figures were extracted for the year 2025. The 'average_gross_revenue' and 'median_gross_revenue' are taken directly from the data for 'Reporting 2.0 Brass Tap Bars' (Table 2 and Page 3, respectively). The 'revenue_top_quartile' and 'revenue_bottom_quartile' are taken from 'Top Quartile Reporting 2.0 Bars' (Table 3) and 'Bottom Quartile Reporting 2.0 Bars' (Table 4), respectively. No calculations were performed for these values as they were directly provided. Profit and EBITDA data for franchised units were explicitly stated as unavailable.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $1,393,048

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How THE BRASS TAP Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 89% of Specialty Food franchises
Top 10 largest franchise system in Specialty Food

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
THE BRASS TAP Current	$535K – $1.7M	$25K	5.0%	47
EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS	$216K – $589K	$30K	5.0%	588
Yummi Sushi	$31K – $322K	$50K	5.0%	554
HONEYBAKED HAM AND THE HONEYBAKED HAM AND CAFE CO.	$514K – $830K	$20K	6.0%	212
CANTEEN	$9K – $2.1M	$3K	5.3%	100
The Spice & Tea Exchange	$313K – $558K	$39K	7.0%	97
Specialty Food Average 19 franchises	$227K – $660K	$29K	5.8%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 19 Specialty Food franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1TX

2FL

3CA

4MD

5NC

6GA

7AL

8CO

9NJ

10NV

11VA

12PA

13MT

14SC

15IA

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for THE BRASS TAP franchisees (2013 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$838,292

Total Volume

$55.3M

Default Rate

3.0%

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.

66 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

52 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

52 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

180 SBA loans

Franchising since 1962