Barrel House Enterprises Franchise Review & Verdict (2025)

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The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Barrel House Enterprises LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging food & beverage concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$680K - $1.7M

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$40K

Royalty (Item 6)

5% + 1% ad

System size (Item 20)

6

Years in business

15+ yrs

Company-owned units

5

Item 3 litigation

None disclosed

Buyer qualifications

•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation

Data extracted from the 2025 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 5% + ad fund 1% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (5%)

Ad fund (1%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

6

Total units open

0

Units opened last year

1

Units closed last year

-1

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.

5

Risks to review

4

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Barrel House Enterprises ranks against 561 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

78th pct · of 561 peers

Franchise fee

56th pct · of 561 peers

System size

22nd pct · of 561 peers

Food & Beverage industry averages

Avg investment

$594K - $1.4M

Avg franchise fee

$44K

Avg system size

346

Franchises analyzed

561

How Barrel House Enterprises stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Barrel House Enterprises Disclosed $40K $680K - $1.7M 5% 6
The Original Pancake HouseSimilar price Disclosed $60K $483K - $1.7M 2% 150
Doctor's AssociatesBiggest system Disclosed $15K $227K - $630K 8% 18,773
Vintage Hospitality GroupTop-rated in category Disclosed $50K $3.5M - $6.4M 5.5% 33

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Barrel House Enterprises LLC franchise cost?

Barrel House Enterprises LLC requires a $40,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $680,000–$1,662,000, per the most recent FDD on file.

Does Barrel House Enterprises LLC disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Barrel House Enterprises LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.

What ongoing fees does Barrel House Enterprises LLC charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 5% and an advertising fund contribution of 1% of Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Barrel House Enterprises LLC locations are there?

As of their 2025 FDD, Barrel House Enterprises LLC has 6 total locations. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does Barrel House Enterprises LLC grant exclusive territory?

No. Barrel House Enterprises LLC does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, Barrel House Enterprises LLC discloses a renewal fee of $8,000, a transfer fee of $20,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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