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How Much Does a Hop & Grape Taproom Franchise Cost?

Data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document

Investment Summary

Total Investment

$215K – $415K

Franchise Fee

$35K

Royalty

4.0%

Ad Fund

1.0%

Cost Breakdown

Initial Franchise Fee

The initial franchise fee for Hop & Grape Taproom is $35K. This one-time payment covers the right to operate under the brand, access to proprietary systems, and initial training programs.

Total Investment Range

Opening a Hop & Grape Taproom franchise requires a total investment of $215K – $415K. This range typically includes real estate or leasehold improvements, equipment and fixtures, initial inventory, signage, insurance, and working capital to sustain operations during the ramp-up period.

Working capital alone ranges from $20K to $50K.

Ongoing Costs

Beyond the initial investment, Hop & Grape Taproom franchisees pay ongoing fees. The royalty fee is 4.0% of gross sales (Percentage of Monthly Revenues with a monthly minimum). The advertising or brand fund contribution is 1.0% of gross sales.

Net Worth & Liquid Capital Requirements

Hop & Grape Taproom requires working capital of $20K – $50K to cover initial operating expenses. This is the liquid cash you should have available beyond the franchise fee and buildout costs.

What Can You Earn?

Hop & Grape Taproom does not disclose earnings data in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document. Not all franchisors choose to publish financial performance representations, though this is a data point many prospective franchisees consider important.

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