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Per the 2026 FDD, the total buildout costs for a Brass Tap Social House & Kitchen, including Leasehold Improvements, FF&E, training, working capital, grand opening advertising, licenses, fees, and deposits average between $535,350 to $1,738,675.

The typical timeline from signing a Franchise Agreement to Grand Opening a Brass Tap Social House & Kitchen is 9-18 months.

Prior to opening a Brass Tap Social House & Kitchen, new franchisees and/or their operating managers come to Tampa, Florida for training in our one of our corporate stores. This training is conducted by the Director of New Partner Training, Lead Culinary Trainer, and Lead Service Trainer. These are supplemented by certified trainers drawn from our corporate operations team or other local franchisees. In support of these trainers, we have a VP of Learning and Development and a Director of Content Development who create and update our training resources. We utilize an online Learning Management System called Opus to house and track completion of all training. Each position, from Owner to Manager to Crew, has an assigned curriculum in a combination of classroom, print, video, and web materials, optimized for mobile delivery.

We provide the franchisee:

• Up to 4 trainers for up to 5 days of on-site training, support and assistance during Training Week
• 4 trainers over 6 days of on-site training, support and assistance during Opening Week

The franchisor will pay for the associated expenses, including all travel, lodging and wage expenses, incurred by the trainers during Training Week and Opening Week.

Topics covered during the training process include:

• Orientation
• Beer, Wine, Liquor Training
• Server and Bar Training
• Food Menu Training
• Food and Beverage Ordering, Receiving and Inventory
• Managing Kitchen Operations
• Managing Front of House Operations
• Computer System -- POS and Toast
• Beer App and Menu Maintenance
• Accounting
• Advertising, Promotion, Event Planning
• Marketing, Social Media
• Sanitation and Safety
• Food Safety Certification
• Management Responsibilities
• New Store Opening and Preparation
• Responsible Alcohol Service and Sales
• Staffing, Selection, Retention and Other Employee Issues

Once open, we have an online, mobile phone-based training solution. Ongoing training is broken down by position for Managers, Back of House, and Front of House crew as follows:

Manager Curriculum

• POS Admin
• Shift Management
• Product Cost Controls
• Labor Cost Controls
• Guest Relations
• Local Store Marketing
• Recruiting, Interviewing, Hiring
• Safety and Security
• Responsible Alcohol Service
• Serv-Safe Food Safety

Back of House Curriculum

• Food Safety
• Prep
• Grill Station
• Fry Station
• Expo Station

Front of House Curriculum

• Food Safety
• Responsible Alcohol Service
• Bar Service
• Floor Service
• Beverage Production Knowledge

Training is delivered through an industry-leading Learning Management System, called Opus. This platform is designed for adult learners with content in multiple formats (print, video, graphics, quizzes, etc.) and optimized for mobile viewing.

1. Complete our online information inquiry form at thebrasstapfranchise.com.
2. Once received, our Director of Franchise Sales will reach out to have a conversation about Brass Tap Social House & Kitchen and answer any questions.
3. Sign and review the Franchise Disclosure Document. This does not obligate you in any way. It provides detailed information on owning and operating a Brass Tap Social House & Kitchen.
4. Complete an online assessment, credit check, and background check. Provide documentation of financial capability.
5. Attend a Discovery Day information session at our Tampa, Florida offices.
6. Speak with some existing franchisees. We will provide contact information.
7. Sign a Development Agreement.

1. Per the 2026 FDD, the Average Gross Sales in 2025 of the top quartiles of Brass Tap was $2,222,985.
2. Our company-owned Brass Tap delivered 13.5% EBITDA in 2025 after royalties.

FSC provides extensive support in searching, evaluating and selecting your Brass Tap Social House & Kitchen location. We have sophisticated real estate, demographic, traffic, and site selection tools. We'll work with you, and a local broker, mapping out the best trade zones and specific properties that match our top performing locations. We'll assist and advise you with the landlord negotiations from initial Letter of Intent through final lease details.

No. To build a successful Brass Tap Social House & Kitchen business you need drive, a genuine love of hospitality, the ability to lead people, and a meticulous attention to detail. We can teach you everything else and give you the tools you need to succeed.

Yes, while we do not provide financing ourselves, we work with multiple bank and non-bank lenders to help you obtain financing for your Brass Tap Social House & Kitchen.

To learn more about owning a Brass Tap Social House & Kitchen contact Steve Slowey, Director of Franchise Sales, at (813) 785-3024 or SSlowey@FSCFranchiseCo.com. You can also submit an inquiry online.

Yes, as part of FSC Franchise Co, the Brass Tap Social House & Kitchen is led by a seasoned team of executives with more than 150 years of combined experience.

Yes, you can open a Brass Tap Social House & Kitchen with a partner. Each partner with 10% or more ownership must be a party to the Franchise Agreement.

Yes, many of our owners have more than one Brass Tap Social House & Kitchen location. You will receive a discounted franchise fee if you sign up for multiple territories.

Brass Tap Social House & Kitchen Royalty fees are 4% and Marketing fees are 1.5%.

Royalties permit you to use our proven Brass Tap Social House & Kitchen brand. In addition to that, we provide full operational, training, IT, construction, real estate, and purchasing support to you throughout your franchise agreement.

The power of entrepreneurship means you control your own success. If you have a drive to build a successful Brass Tap Social House & Kitchen business, a genuine love of hospitality, the ability to lead people and a meticulous attention to detail, we can give you all the training and tools you need to succeed.

Yes, we have both single and multi-unit Brass Tap Social House & Kitchen opportunities available across the country.

The initial Brass Tap Social House & Kitchen Franchise Agreement term is 10 years. Subsequent optional renewal terms are typically 5 years.

Sales are the lifeblood of any business. As a Brass Tap Social House & Kitchen franchise owner, the ability to drive sales is critical to your success. We can teach you and give you all the tools you need to grow your sales. You just have to execute the proven model.