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