The Top Beer Franchise Concepts For Crafting Success

Beer enthusiasts and aspiring business owners are tapping into the world of beer franchise concepts, where passion meets profit. This market is up and coming with only a few franchise concepts available, but more are sure to follow, making now a great time to invest. Here are seven brands that’ll have you saying “Cheers!” to your next business venture.

Initial Investment: $672,250 to $1,351,500

Trapville Social is a pour-your-own taproom concept that allows consumers to have a unique experience in selecting and trying new brews. The brand also offers cocktail flights and self-pour wine.

Initial Investment: $791,967 to $1,327,475

The Brass Tap is a craft beer bar concept based in Tampa, Florida. Beyond localized beer offerings, the bar offers entertainment, cocktails and a menu of shareable food items.

Initial Investment: $1,377,000 to $5,150,000

With locations across Europe and a building presence in the U.S., BrewDog creates and sells its own brand of craft beer. The brand also makes and sells its own seltzers and spirits.

Initial Investment: $945,985 to $1,716,954.

World of Beer is a craft beer concept where friends can gather to watch sports, eat tasty bar food classics and enjoy craft beer and spirits.

Initial Investment: $1,100,000 to $1,900,000

Hoppin’ is a serve-yourself beer and cocktail bar franchise that originated in Charlotte, North Carolina. The model supports collaboration with local breweries, restaurants, food trucks and other small businesses.

Initial Investment: $479,000 to $1,144,000

The brewpub has called itself the “anti-franchise,” with each location having a unique flavor. Voodoo Brewing Co. serves international craft beers, local food favorites, craft cocktails, local wines and hard seltzers.

Initial Investment: $336,120 to $889,313

While this concept isn’t solely focused on beer, the brand’s locations offer a self-pour taproom in addition to a wide range of wood-fired pizza options.