The Brass Tap

Franchise Overview

The Brass Tap is an upscale craft beer bar franchise that reimagines the neighborhood bar experience, offering 60+ rotating craft beers on tap, handcrafted cocktails, premium wines, and barrel-aged bourbons — with each location tailoring its beer selection to local community tastes.

Key Highlights

Localized rotating tap menus foster a genuine sense of community ownership
Trivia nights, beer tastings, and sporting events make locations premier social hubs
Premium bar-and-entertainment format elevates the experience beyond a standard bar
Proven operations playbook, franchisee training, and ongoing support from an established system

The Brass Tap positions each location as the go-to neighborhood gathering place for adults seeking an elevated, community-rooted alternative to the typical bar experience.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since2011

Number of Units49

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$535K – $1.7M

The Brass Tap Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official The Brass Tap FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

The Brass Tap FDD 2026

April 2026

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The Brass Tap FDD 2025

May 2025

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The Brass Tap FDD 2024

May 2024

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The Brass Tap FDD 2023

May 2023

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The Brass Tap FDD 2022

April 2022

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The Brass Tap FDD 2021

April 2021

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The Brass Tap FDD 2020

May 2020

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The Brass Tap FDD 2019

May 2019

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The Brass Tap FDD 2018

June 2018

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The Brass Tap FDD 2018

May 2018

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The Brass Tap FDD 2017

May 2017

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Brass Tap FDD 2016

May 2016

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Brass Tap FDD 2015

April 2015

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