Taffer's Tavern
Food & Beverage · Full-Service Restaurants
- Active units
- 1
- Avg unit volume
- $3.0M
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2025
Gross sales for 12 months (June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025) for the single franchised outlet
of weekly Net Sales
About Taffer's Tavern
Taffer's Tavern is a unique and captivating brand brought to life by Jon Taffer, a renowned hospitality expert, entrepreneur, and best-selling author. As the star and executive producer of Paramount Network's Bar Rescue, Jon has poured his expertise into creating an exceptional dining experience. Taffer's Tavern is not just a bar; it's a place with soul. It embodies the essence of a traditional Old-World tavern, providing a welcoming and comfortable ambiance where old friends can reunite and new connections can be made. Their menu features an array of mouth-watering comfort and elevated tavern foods, prepared using innovative cooking technologies that enhance the quality, flavor, and consistency of every dish. Taffer's Tavern takes pride in offering high-quality menu selections while prioritizing the safety of their customers. This commitment to excellence extends to their crafted beverages, which include signature cocktails created by renowned mixologist Phil Wills. In addition to delightful food and beverages, Taffer's Tavern utilizes cutting-edge technology to ensure perfect temperature draft beer every time. Their dedication to providing an exceptional culinary experience is evident in every detail. For an unforgettable dining experience that combines delectable cuisine, crafted beverages, and an inviting atmosphere, Taffer's Tavern is the ultimate destination.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
1.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
2,200 – 5,000 sq ft
- Multi-Unit Operator Agreement – 5–9 Restaurants
$150k
- Multi-Unit Operator Agreement – 10 or more Restaurants
$375k
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing).
Growth
- Total locations1
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-75.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-29.3%
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)$3.0M
Gross sales for 12 months (June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025) for the single franchised outlet
- 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—
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
- Time to open12 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
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.