About Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern Franchise
Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern is a casual dining and craft beer concept that began franchising in 2024.
The brand is built around a neighborhood gathering place atmosphere with an emphasis on elevated pub fare, a curated selection of craft beers on tap, and handcrafted cocktails.
The menu features burgers, wings, shareable appetizers, and comfort food favorites prepared with quality ingredients.
Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$298K
Average Investment
$461K
Maximum Investment
$623K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $34,900 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 4% of Gross Revenue of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Revenue | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $298,400 – $622,900 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $298K–$623K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (4% of Gross Revenue) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Revenue) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $34,900 | $34,900 |
| Traveling and Living Expenses while Training | $4,500 | $9,000 |
| Real Property Rent and Security Deposits | $15,000 | $36,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $50,000 | $200,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Décor | $25,000 | $35,000 |
| Initial Inventory and Supplies | $25,000 | $35,000 |
| Signage | $5,000 | $8,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Licenses, Permits, and Certifications | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Insurance (3 Months) | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Kitchen Equipment | $100,000 | $200,000 |
| TV, Cameras, Computer, POS System, and other Supplies | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Professional Fees | $2,500 | $3,500 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $25,000 | $40,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $12,500 |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Technology Fee | Approximately $400 per month plus transaction costs |
| Audit Fee | Cost of inspection plus underpayment and interest |
| Local Advertising | 1% of Gross Revenues |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $2,500 - $5,000 |
| Interest | Lesser of 1.5% per month or the highest commercial contract interest rate allowed by law |
| National Franchise Convention Fee | $500 |
| Maintenance and Refurbishing of Business | Reimburse our expenses |
| Insufficient Funds | $75 |
| Relocation Assistance | Our actual cost |
| Retraining Fee | Our then current standard rates or $250 per trainee per day, whichever is greater |
| Additional Training or Assistance | $250 per day per person plus expenses |
| Product and Service Purchases | Actual amount incurred |
| Testing of Products or Approval of new Suppliers | Not to exceed $1,000 |
| Customer Service Fee | Actual amount of our cost or reimbursement |
| E-mail Maintenance Fee | Up to $50/month per e-mail address |
| Insurance | Reimburse our costs |
| De-Identification Reimbursement Fee | Actual costs incurred |
| Management Fee | $250 per person per day (plus other costs and expenses) |
| Indemnification | Will vary |
| Cost of Enforcement | All costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 36 Hours Classroom Training, 84 Hours On-the-Job Training |
| Classroom Training | 36 Hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 84 Hours |
| Training Location | one of our affiliate outlets in New York state |
| Additional Training | Franchisor may require franchisees to attend ongoing training programs, seminars, or webinars at franchisee's expense ($250 per person per day plus travel/lodging/meal expenses if at franchisee's location). Additional training for newly-hired personnel or refresher courses may be charged at $250 per person per day plus expenses. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | 3-mile radius around your outlet |
| Description | A specific geographic region defined by radius, zip codes, natural, or political boundaries, typically a 3-mile radius around the outlet. The franchisor reserves the right to use other channels of distribution (Internet, catalog sales, telemarketing) within the territory, but normally directs inquiries to the franchisee's outlet. The franchisor may also use different trademarks for sales within the territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | additional ten (10) year terms |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisee must have fully complied with the Franchise Agreement, made necessary capital expenditures for uniformity, satisfied all monetary obligations, not be in default, given timely written notice (9-12 months prior), signed a current franchise agreement (which may have materially different terms), complied with current qualifications and training requirements, and signed a general release (subject to state law). |
| Transfer Fee | $12,500 |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisor's consent is required. Conditions include: compliance with Section 19, all obligations paid, execution of a general release (subject to state law), prospective transferee meeting franchisor's management/financial standards, transferee signing current franchise agreement, transferee signing a general release, providing all related contracts, payment of transfer fee, transferee and owners personally guaranteeing obligations, transferee obtaining all necessary consents/approvals, transferee and owners signing non-competition agreement, and transferee completing initial training. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate without opportunity to cure for reasons such as failure to timely establish/equip/open, failure to complete training, failure to maintain licenses (exceeding 5 days), material misrepresentation, felony conviction, adverse conduct, unauthorized use of confidential information, failure to obtain non-compete agreements, abandonment (5+ consecutive days), unauthorized transfer, failure to maintain manager (180 days after death/incapacity), understatement of Royalty Fee (2+ occasions by 2% or more), insolvency, misuse of Marks, failure to submit reports/pay fees (2+ occasions in 12 months), health/safety law violations (2+ occasions), engaging in reserved activities, failure to comply with law (10 days after notice), 3 breaches in 12 months, or default under other agreements. For other defaults, a cure period of 5 days for payments, 10 days for insurance, and 30 days for other mandatory specifications/procedures is provided. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the Franchise and for 2 years after termination/expiration |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the franchise, franchisee, its owners, officers, directors, executives, managers, professional staff, and employees are prohibited from diverting business, causing injury to the Marks or System, or owning/working for a competitive business. For 2 years after termination or expiration, they may not offer competitive business services within 25 miles of any other franchised outlet or franchisor-owned business, or solicit customers/business associates. Subject to applicable state law. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The franchisee or an approved on-site Designated Manager must devote at least 40 hours per week to the day-to-day operations. The franchisor retains the right to approve or reject proposed managers and may require them to complete initial training. Owners with 5% or greater interest in an entity franchisee must personally guarantee obligations and sign non-disclosure/non-competition agreements. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase computer hardware and software designated by the franchisor, furniture, fixtures, and equipment from designated vendors or according to specifications, and inventory and supplies from approved suppliers or according to specifications. Certain logoed supplies (menu boards, planks, hats, shirts, and hoodies) must be purchased directly from the franchisor, who is the sole approved supplier for these items and whiskey. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisor is an approved supplier for advertising material (but not sole) and sole approved supplier for certain logoed supplies (menu boards, planks, hats, shirts, hoodies, and whiskey). Franchisees may propose alternative suppliers, subject to franchisor approval and a testing fee up to $1,000. Specifications and standards are issued via the Operations Manual or bulletins. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | The franchisor may, but does not currently, derive revenue or other material consideration from required purchases or leases by franchisees. In the last fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, no such revenue was earned. Designated suppliers may make payments to the franchisor from franchisee purchases, and the franchisor may receive supplier rebates in the future. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing and does not guarantee any notes, leases, or obligations. |
Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Revenue Range
$1.3M – $2.3M
Sample Size
3 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordTipsy Moose Tap & Tavern has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern System Growth
Total Units
3
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
3
Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern currently operates 0 franchised locations and 3 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Total Assets
$48K
Audited by SMITH, BUZZI & ASSOCIATES, LLC. for year ending December 31.
Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern franchise ranges from $298,400 to $622,900, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $34,900. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern charges a royalty fee of 4% of Gross Revenue of gross sales, plus a 2% of Gross Revenue contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern franchise owners report . This is based on a sample of 3 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern has been franchising since 2024. The FDD shows an investment range of $298,400-$622,900, a 4% of Gross Revenue royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $34,900 and the total investment ranges from $298,400 to $622,900 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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