The Brass Tap charges a royalty fee of 5.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a The Brass Tap franchise is approximately 7.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $250/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

The Brass Tap has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the The Brass Tap franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

The Brass Tap offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

The Brass Tap currently operates 53 locations (2025 FDD) (51 franchised, 2 company-owned). The system grew by 23.3% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 7.2%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for The Brass Tap is 9.3% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the The Brass Tap FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $1.3M (average: $1.4M).

The initial franchise agreement term for The Brass Tap is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

The Brass Tap's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 15 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

No, The Brass Tap's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation. The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

The Brass Tap provides 231 hours of initial training over approximately 3 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, The Brass Tap provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.