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City Brew Tours has curated the ultimate craft beer experience and franchise opportunity! With tour operations in 23+ cities and more in planning, relationships with 200+ breweries, and over 15 years of experience, turn your passion for craft beer into a business with an established, award-winning brand!

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Low Cost Investment

*Information related to startup costs can be found in item 7 of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
** Financing available for qualified franchisees

 

Financial Requirements

A minimum net worth of $100,000 with at least $25,000 in liquid assets.

 

Simple Process

When you’re ready to launch your City Brew Tours franchise, we’ll assist you every step of the way. Our 7-part process is simple and efficient — so you can get down to brew touring as soon as possible!

  1.  Request franchise information.
  2.  Introductory call and brand presentation.
  3.  Review FDD.
  4.  A follow-up call to review and answer any questions about the FDD or City Brew Tours.
  5.  Experience a City Brew Tours first hand – In our opinion the best part of the process!
  6.  Complete Franchise Application and background check forms.
  7.  Meet in Boston to sign the Franchise Agreement and start your initial training program.

 

 

360 Support

  • We will help you navigate the necessary state and federal licensing in order to operate a business that transports passengers.
  • Assist with outreach, initial meetings, negotiation, objections, and onboarding of your local brewery affiliates.
  • Provide guidance on transportation options, insurance, and bookkeeping.
  • Plug you into CBT’s infrastructure (turn-key responsive website, phone number and VOIP Phone system, booking platform, support desk, Slack, and much more).
  • US Trademark protected and established brand name.
  • Comprehensive 150+ page operation manual with sample forms, policies, agreements, excel templates.
  • 60+ hours of on-site and off-site training plus monthly check-in meetings and dedicated franchisee Slack channel.
  • Assist with SEO, print, digital marketing, public relations, and marketing plan.
  • 360 support from experts in sales, marketing, operations, accounting, brewery relations, insurance, HR and more.
  • We also offer many a la carte services like graphic design, customer service coverage, private tour sales, guide hiring, etc.

Dedicated Team

Your team is one of the most important factors when it comes to business success. Our experienced City Brew Tours franchise team is ready to support you on your business journey.

 

Chad Brodsky – President/Founder

Chad has been building brewery tour businesses since he was legally allowed to enjoy a pint. What began as a college side hustle—Burlington Brew Tours—has grown into City Brew Tours, a nationally recognized brand with tours in over a dozen cities (and more on the way).

Before diving into entrepreneurship full-time, Chad interned in investment banking at a hedge fund and later worked as a Lead Financial Analyst. But despite his early career in finance, he quickly realized his passion wasn’t in spreadsheets—it was in building something from the ground up.

A lifelong entrepreneur, Chad’s ventures began in childhood, from shoveling driveways to selling classmates on business card schemes. Today, he leads City Brew Tours with a balance of vision, hustle, and heart—bringing people together through great beer and unforgettable experiences. He’s also a Certified Cicerone® and a big fan of a well-balanced Vienna lager.

Favorite Beers: Duchess de Bourgogne, Samuel Adams Boston Lager, Lost Nation Brewing – Gose, and any delicious Lactose IPA.

 

Todd Summers – Chief Innovation Officer Todd manages franchise sales and private tour sales. Before becoming a Sales Manager at City Brew Tours, Todd was a Sales Coordinator who has single-handedly planned and organized 1000s of private brewery tours for groups from 3-300 guests.  Todd’s favorite joke about his current job is that after getting his Master’s in clinical psychology he found a different cure for what ales you.  A native Chicagoan, Todd calls Vermont home where he can be found skiing, golfing, and waiting in line to buy beer with his wife and dogs Olive and Earl.

Favorite Beers: Fiddlehead – IPA, Foley Brothers – Pieces of Eight, Foam Brewers – Retrovertigo

 

Matt LaRosa – Sales & Development Specialist Matt acts as a consultant and account manager for all of our franchises. He provides valuable insight on best practices and as your go-to for any business-related questions. He joined the CBT team in 2020 after working as an Account Representative for a beer distributor in Massachusetts where he developed a passion for building relationships around a shared love of beer! In his spare time, you’ll find him tearing up the ski slopes, paddling on the closest body of water, or on the hunt for new beers and breweries wherever he travels.

Favorite Beers: Foam – Experimental Jet Set, Allagash – White, Founders – Breakfast Stout

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OPERATING CITIES FOR SALE* 

 

Boston, MA
Washington, DC
Asheville, NC
Pittsburgh, PA

 

The cities listed above are existing locations currently available for purchase. Don’t see your city? No worries—just reach out below to see if your area could be the next home of a City Brew Tours franchise!

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As a City Brew Tours® franchisee, you’ll gain access to comprehensive operational support, proven best practices, effective marketing strategies, and industry-leading tools and systems. We’ll help you successfully launch your business, showcase your local area as a craft beer destination, and grow your revenue by sharing the incredible world of craft beer with others.


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Whether you’re passionate about craft beer or just love the idea of running a fun, community-driven business, City Brew Tours gives you the tools, support, and brand power to hit the ground running. Fill out the form below and let’s see if we’re a good fit!

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