About Inactive - City Brew Tours Franchise
City Brew Tours was a craft beer and brewery tour franchise operating under CBT Ventures, LLC, with backing from CBTV.
The brand organized guided brewery tours and beer tasting experiences in cities across the United States, combining education, entertainment, and craft beer culture into a unique experiential offering.
The concept connected local craft breweries with consumers through curated tours that included transportation, tastings, and behind the scenes access at multiple brewery stops.
Inactive - City Brew Tours Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | N/A | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | N/A | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1.5% of Net Revenues | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $76,200 – $99,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $76K–$100K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee1 (includes Starter Kit) | $38,000 | $38,000 |
| Passenger vehicle for 15 people2 | $8,000 | $12,000 |
| Vehicle Brand Graphics3 | $1,500 | $2,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing Campaign4 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Initial training Program – Travel, meals and board5 | $500 | $2,000 |
| Commercial Automobile Insurance – Auto6 | $2,500 | $10,000 |
| Tour Operator Liability Insurance or General Liability Insurance, in either case, with host liquor l | $1,200 | $3,500 |
| Computer Hardware and Software | $500 | $1,500 |
| Professional Services7 | $3,000 | $8,000 |
| Miscellaneous Costs and Expense8 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Table, chair, printer and filing cabinet | $1,000 | $2,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | You may not transfer your Franchise Agreement or your City Brew Tours Business w |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee for new City Brew Tours franchisee |
| Technology Fee | $1,500.00 |
| Audit Fee | If any audit reveals any understatement of Net Revenues by 2% or more, you must |
| Royalties3 | 5.5% to 8.5% of Net Revenues2 |
| Marketing Fees | 1.5% of Net Revenues |
| Digital Marketing Fees | $425 |
| Local Marketing4 | 5.5% to 8.5% of Net Revenues |
| Uniforms | $45 |
| Manager, Replacement Manager or Additional Training | $50 |
| Online Communications | $10 |
| “A-la Carte” Services5 | $30 |
| Interest | The lesser of 18% or the maximum rate allowed by law |
| Service Charge (NSF Fee) | $100 |
| Failure Payment | $100 |
| 0-$249,999.99 | 8.5% |
| $250,000-$499,999.99 | 7.5% |
| $500,000-$749,999.99 | 6.5% |
| $750,000 or more | 5.5% |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | exclusive |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Does not offer financing. |
Inactive - City Brew Tours Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Inactive - City Brew Tours does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Inactive - City Brew Tours Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Inactive - City Brew Tours System Growth
Inactive - City Brew Tours currently operates 1 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | ||
| 2020 | 9 | ||
| 2020 | 10 | ||
| 2021 | 4 | ||
| 2021 | 10 | ||
| 2021 | 14 | ||
| 2022 | 4 | ||
| 2022 | 12 | ||
| 2022 | 16 |
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