Barrel House
Food & Beverage · Bars & Pubs
- Active units
- 1
- Royalty
- 5.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Barrel House
Barrel House Z is a brewery and taproom located in Weymouth, Massachusetts. With a focus on small-batch, barrel-aged beer, our team of experienced brewers creates a diverse range of styles through collaboration and the use of exceptional ingredients. Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that the best beer comes from combining exceptional ideas and ingredients with rigorous brewing techniques. In addition to our delicious beer, we offer a family-friendly taproom and beer garden where you can enjoy craft hard seltzer and a light-fare menu. We also welcome food trucks and allow outside food to be brought in or ordered for delivery. You can find our fresh 4-packs at various locations throughout the South Shore. For those interested in events or group reservations, our spacious indoor and outdoor areas provide a great venue for gatherings of all sizes. We also offer gift cards, kegs for sale, and have a commitment to giving back to our community with our donation program. Come visit Barrel House Z, where exceptional beer and a warm, welcoming atmosphere awaits.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$40k
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
1.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
3,500 – 5,000 sq ft
- Veteran discount
$5,000 discount off the Initial Franchise Fee for the first Restaurant for honorably discharged veterans
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025.
Growth
- Total locations1
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate0.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR0.0%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$1.2M
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate5.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.