Growler USA - America's Microbrew Pub - Franchise
Quick Summary
Craft beer is America’s fastest-growing industry. Growler USA’s award-winning concept provides quality, select cuisine and the best local and regional craft beers and hand-crafted beverages in a comfortable, upscale neighborhood environment.
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Growler USA - America's Microbrew Pub
Business Cost, Fees & Facts for 2026
| Minimum Cash Required | $75,000 | |
| Year Founded | 2013 | |
| # of Existing Units | 30 | |
| Training & Support | Yes | |
| Home Office Location | Centennial, CO | |
| Military/Veteran Promotion | Yes |
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Growler USA - America's Microbrew Pub - Franchise
Inspired by America’s fastest-growing industry, craft beer, Growler USA introduces a new franchise concept: The Microbrew Pub. 19 years of double-digit growth give craft beer 22% of the $105.9 Billion US beer market. Analysts estimate the industry’s 5-year CAGR at 19%, and believe growth can continue for another 20 years.
Growler USA’s “microbrew pub” concept allows you to:
- Leave the brewing to the brewers. Serve the best local, regional and national craft beers along with other trending hand-crafted beverages including hard ciders, draught wine, non-alcoholic sodas and kombucha teas, and more. You manage relationships with fellow entrepreneurs who create wonderful beverages. They brew; and they’re great at it. You sell their wares, and be great at that.
- Be a beer expert. Growler USA sponsors Cicerone® program certifications. Cicerone is the industry’s leading certification program. All Growler USA beertenders are Cicerone Certified Beer Servers. You will be, too.
- Provide an upscale experience. Growler USA microbrew pubs are comfortable and fashionable, designed to foster neighborly conversation in an environment that generates referrals. Recipes are delicious, with five-star presentation. Growler USA’s True to the Brew™ beverage handling and delivery system is, simply stated, the best in the world.
- Leverage the daypart. Guests come for the beer. Growler USA’s Executive Chef-designed menu brings them back for lunch. Do you need to hire a chef? No, you do not. Training is provided, and the technology-driven kitchen is remarkably easy to manage.
- Go to bed. Growler USA pubs typically close by midnight on weekends and earlier during the week. A Beer & Wine license, rather than a full liquor license, is all you’ll need. There are places in the world for cheap beer and tequila shots. And that’s fine. They’re just all somewhere else.
Growler USA’s small footprint of 2,000 to 2,500 square feet includes the most sophisticated and easiest-to-manage cooler and beverage intake, storage, delivery and tracking system in the business. Period.
The efficient kitchen is built around the same technology in use by Red Lobster®, Wolfgang Puck’s® and Del Frisco’s Grille® to provide good food, quickly, without the need for specialized training.
Supported by Experience
In addition to the best legal, real estate, and marketing firms in franchising, Growler USA franchisees gain help and perspective from the founders of Rapid Refill Ink, a concept that grew to 200 locations within three years. Founder and CEO Dan White is frequently profiled in major business publications, and the Growler USA executive team brings decades of experience in franchising and foodservices.
In addition to becoming part of the Growler USA ohana, franchise owners also gain the benefits of the company’s memberships in organizations including the International Franchise Association, National Restaurant Association, and the Brewer’s Association.
Tap Your Profit Potential
Be a part of the concept that won The Entrepreneur’s Source’s 2015 Breaking the Mold Award for being, “a brand that re-defined the standard for its industry.”
Taste freedom. Contact Growler USA today.
Growler USA is a proud supporter of the VetFran Program, offering a 25% discount on the initial franchise fee for qualified program participants.
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