For investors: how much do you have to spend to set up a brewery franchise?

Craft beer was a boom just years ago, at that time various brands and companies were born that took over the main gastronomic centers of the country. One thing to keep in mind is that currently the business is more consolidated and ventures that were not profitable have disappeared.

In this framework, The strongest companies even managed to expand through franchises, a proven business model that offers the investor the possibility of having their own premises, but with a recognized firm behind it that not only provides the raw materials but also the know-how.

Antares is one of the options currently presented by the brewery franchise market. This company, which was born in 1998, currently has 60 franchised stores in the country and is one of the most recognized in its field.

The Antares brewery also complements itself as a restaurant and bar, since within its menu there are various options to accompany the renowned craft beers. As detailed in the Argentine Franchise Guide, the investment depends on the type and size of the premises to be installed, but as a reference The entry fee ranges between US$10,000 and US$22,000 while the initial investment is US$750 to US$1,000 per square meter.always depending on the model chosen and the size of the establishment.

Antares currently has two production plants in the city of Mar del Plata and that is mainly one of its greatest strengths compared to its competitors. For its part, according to projections, the recovery of the investment is between 24 and 26 months.

Beer Club is another alternative within the craft brewery business. Founded in 2017, this firm managed to consolidate itself in the gastronomic poles chosen by the youngest thanks to its quality and offer not only of craft beers but also of signature drinks.

The company currently has three of its own stores and two franchises and seeks to continue expanding with investors. To set up a Beer Club location, The estimated investment is around US$175,000 + VATdepending on the selected format and the size of the premises.

The company’s projections indicate that between 15 and 25 employees are needed per location and the recovery of the investment can be estimated between 24 and 36 months. The company also promises a great display of advertising and penetration on social networks, where it has thousands of followers.

Black Ant is another well-established alternative in the craft brewery segment. Founded in 2016, it currently has three of its own locations and 12 franchisees. lThe estimated total investment to install a brand store is around US$270,000 and around 12 employees are needed, for its part the estimated recovery is over a period of 30 months.

One thing to keep in mind is that the estimated turnover of the store is around $120 million. The firm promises continuous support to the franchisee, from employee training to corporate advertising.

Meanwhile, Okcidenta Tap Room is also an attractive investment option for those who want to enter the world of gastronomy and more specifically in that of craft beers.

The firm founded in 2017 in the province of Santa Fe, first consolidated and tested its business model and only began operating in the franchise segment in 2023.. It currently has two of its own stores and one franchise. The objective is to grow precisely with investors and not only in its area of ​​influence.

The investment to install An Okcidenta Tap Room franchise is around US$75,000 + VAT depending on the state of the premises, this last point is repeated in all the previous cases. In the gastronomic field, it is essential to adapt the establishment to provide the customer with the best experience.

For its part, the recovery of the investment is between 24 to 28 months and the average number of employees for a 150-meter store is around 15. The firm promises a high level of billing and a management program and know-how and management. highly developed.