Your Franchise Journey

A Clear Path to Ownership

Opening a bar with Tapster doesn’t require industry experience or a background in hospitality. What it does require is a shared mindset – a belief in community, connection, and the value of doing things differently.   

That’s why we’ve built a guided franchise journey that allows us to get to know each other, walk through our model together, and make sure Tapster is the right fit, for both sides. From your first inquiry to opening day, we’ll take you step-by-step through what it means to own a self-pour bar that reflects how people actually want to drink and how you want to operate. 

A smiling woman and man sitting at a table in a restaurant with drinks and a spread of food including pizza, cheese, cured meats, olives, and a salad.

“The Tapster team didn’t just check boxes. They listened, asked smart questions, and helped me map out a real plan for success.” 

— Zac Crow, Franchise Partner of Tapster Denver 

What to Expect

This Isn’t a Sales Pitch. It’s a Conversation.

We don’t award territories based on timing or volume; we award them based on alignment. Our franchise development team takes the time to understand your goals, answer your questions, and give you a transparent look at Tapster’s business model, support systems, and guest-first approach. 

 If it feels like the right fit, we’ll guide you through the full discovery process – from your first call to your visit to a Tapster tasting room. 

What Comes Next

  • Interior under renovation with construction workers, ladders, construction materials, and partially finished walls.

    Buildout & Pre-Opening

    Once your franchise is awarded, we’ll guide you through site selection, layout design, and everything else needed to launch your self-pour tasting room the right way. 

  • People gathering outside a building with a large blue banner that reads "TAPSTER GRAND OPENING". The entrance is decorated with blue, white, and gold balloons. The event appears to be a grand opening celebration for Tapster, a restaurant or bar. Some people are chatting near the entrance, and indoor lights are visible through the open door.

    Opening Day

    You’ll open your doors with confidence and support, backed by Tapster’s marketing tools, playbooks, and local activation ideas.

  • Four people smiling and posing together inside a bar, with taps and glasses for beer behind them. Two men and one woman are standing close, while the woman and the man with a backpack are making friendly gestures.

    Ongoing Support

    Tapster isn’t a “set it and forget it” franchise. We stay connected with ongoing marketing support, ops guidance, performance insights, and more.

See How We Support You