The Brass Tap Franchises for Sale

An upscale craft beer bar built around a long tap wall, wine and a growing food program, with a carry-out package store where local law allows.

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Total units

$535K+

Initial investment

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Brand Performance Snapshot

Franchised and company-owned unit counts for 2023 through 2025, as reported in the franchisor's FDD.

Unit count by year

Franchised Corporate

2023

2024

2025

Franchised units

Company-owned units

Total units

+14%

3-yr unit growth

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The Brass Tap Franchise Model Overview

The Brass Tap is a craft beer bar offering a large rotating selection of draft and bottled imported, domestic and local beers, fine wines, cigars where permitted, and a food menu, with some locations adding a carry-out package store. Bars run about 3,200 to 3,800 square feet in shopping centers or urban spaces, often with a patio. The investment ranges from mid-six to seven figures depending on how much leasehold work, tap and cooler equipment, audio-video and liquor licensing a site requires; newer "2.0" bars carry a full liquor license and full kitchen, and Item 19 reports their sales separately. An Operating Partner or full-time Operating Manager must run the bar and complete a three-week training program. The franchisor is owned by CapitalSpring through FSC Franchise Co, which also franchises Beef 'O' Brady's and is affiliated with Newk's. The system is small, grew in 2024 and then contracted in 2025, with most units franchised.

Ideal owner profile

Bar or full-service restaurant operator comfortable with liquor licensing and alcohol compliance

Owner-operator or a full-time Operating Manager with hospitality management experience

Enjoys craft beer culture and hosting events, tastings and a regulars-driven crowd

Mid-six to seven-figure capital for build-out, tap systems and licensing

Willing to sign a personal guaranty as a principal owner

Investment Snapshot

Initial franchise fee $25,000 (10% veteran discount); plus $20,000 training fee for first bar

Total initial investment $535,350 – $1,738,675

Royalty 5% of monthly Adjusted Gross Sales

Ad / brand fund 2% of Adjusted Gross Sales (may increase to 3%)

FDD year 2026 (unit data through 2025)

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