Current statistics show that people in the U.S. are spending more money dining out than ever before. According to Bloomberg, sales at restaurants and bars surpassed those at grocery stores for the first time since 1992. Studies also indicate that in 2015 over $800 Billion was spent eating and drinking “away from home” – with $20 billion spent at bars and taverns and over $600 billion in sit-down restaurants.
This data, along with other key indicators demonstrate a clear shift in the attitude towards dining and Crooked Pint is on the forefront of this shift. Dining out is a social event – a chance to connect with friends and family – at the “Neighborhood Gathering Spot.” Crooked Pint’s highly successful business model and distinctive culture captures the best aspects from traditional pubs and restaurants and combines them with ground-breaking innovations in menu, design and service to create an outstanding guest experience and an equally impressive business opportunity.
Our executive team has responded to the market and planned for the future – identifying industry trends, anticipating trend consumer demand well into the future and adopting an intelligent national growth strategy.
Today, our franchisees are introducing an exciting and innovative dining experience to their local markets, helping to build a brand and developing a loyal customer base in key markets while enjoying a healthy ROI and year-to-year performance.
To learn more and request additional information please complete and submit the franchise inquiry form below or contact us at [email protected] or call 651-203-3100.
But in our opinion, the real reasons you should consider a Crooked Pint franchise comes down to a very simple formula:
Good Food + Good Times
Owning a restaurant or bar is unlike owning any other kind of business. The Energy! The People! The Food! The Experience! There’s nothing else like it.
Good Business
Beyond the day-to-day energy and atmosphere of a thriving ale house, we offer a solid, proven business model that gives our franchisees the opportunity to earn an impressive ROI. Talk to your franchise developer regarding the financial representations in our franchise disclosure documents.
Since its inception during the 1930’s and 1940’s the franchising industry has become a national power in America’s economy and a blessing for risk-averse entrepreneurs.
Why is franchising growing so rapidly? Because franchising works. Franchising allows aspiring business owners to pursue their dreams in an industry that they love while eliminating much of the risk and guesswork that usually accompanies a new business start-up.
Today, franchising is a major force in almost every industry imaginable, accounting for a disproportionate share of retail sales throughout the U.S.
The following key statistics have been gathered from the website of the International Franchise Association:
Franchising has become the clear choice for entrepreneurs who acknowledge their need for guidance and who value a long-term plan for business success!
Crooked Pint’s Start-Up Guide
Crooked Pint’s Start-Up Guide is designed to immerse you in the set up of your business from Day number one. We’re not content to wait for your trip to Minneapolis to get you going. Instead, we’ve created a program that guides you through every step, big or small, of your businesses set up and start up. From license and permits to marketing and vendor management, our Pre-Training makes sure that you go from franchise approval to Grand Opening as quickly as possible.
Crooked Pint’s Initial Training
Every franchisee attends Crooked Pint’s start-up training in Minneapolis, MN. With decades of restaurant experience, our expert instructors will cover every aspect of owning, running and building a Crooked Pint business. Executed over weeks and hundreds of hours, you and your management team will spend hours in the classroom, and even more in the field, with real-world, on the job training.
Marketing Assistance
With decades of restaurant experience, we like to think we’ve learned a thing or two about building a large, loyal restaurant following. All of our franchisees are trained in Crooked Pint’s marketing approaches. We show you what works, and just as importantly, what doesn’t work. We’ll share with you initiatives designed to attract new customers and others geared to making those new customers regulars.
Complete Equipment Package
While making our food is an art, selecting the right equipment is a science. We know exactly what you need in your bar and exactly where to get it. We’ve done the research and we know what works. The result is a complete equipment package that efficiently and effectively supports the operations of your store.
Site Selection and Build-Out Assistance
Selecting the right site is critical to the success of your business. Managing the build-out of your store correctly can impact the success and profitability of your company for years to come. With Crooked Pint, we help you navigate each step of finding a site and then building that site out.
Proprietary Crooked Pint Recipes
Our delicious, award-winning recipes have redefined the limits of what patrons can expect from a modern ale house menu. Today, as we grow, our signature offerings are breaking new ground and garnering their fair share of attention in every market we enter. Our menu doesn’t just attract new customers, it creates customers for life!
Distinctive Image and Interior Design
Classic and modern, our interiors combine the best of ale house tradition with a new, vibrant feel that is designed to give patrons the perfect place to eat, drink and create memories.
A Proven System
When you buy a Crooked Pint franchise, you’re buying a system based on decades of restaurant and franchise experience. And you’re buying yourself access to a staff of experts to help you every step of the way.
You’ll also receive:
Ongoing Expert Access
From hiring and marketing support to financial advice, we’ll be there with solutions to your issues.
Group Vendor Savings
As a Crooked Pint franchisee, you’ll enjoy the savings provided by our group ordering of food supplies and support materials. Like any good franchise, we are constantly negotiating pricing with all vendors. And as we grow, the more leverage with our vendors we have, the better the prices you pay become. This “economies of scale” is an advantage that only gets better over time.
You’ll also receive:
Marketing Development and Guidance
As you begin to immerse yourself in your local market, you’ll want to develop new and creative ways to reach out to your local community. Our resident marketing resources can help you negotiate booths at a local fair or help you produce a new coupon offer. As you expand, you’ll have complete access to our catalog of flyers and brochures, coupons and direct mail pieces, newspaper and periodical literature, and much, much more.
Crooked Pint is looking for qualified entrepreneurs who recognize the tremendous opportunities in this explosive industry and who possess a genuine interest in owning and operating a modern ale house. Whether you’re an experienced restaurateur, a savvy multi-unit franchise owner of another concept or an aspiring entrepreneur thinking about making the leap into business ownership for the first time, look no further than Crooked Pint.
Fill out our Franchise Inquiry Form.
WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A CROOKED PINT OWNER.
Franchise Application and Financial Statement
Provides details of your liquid assets and net worth per store for the required franchise locations.
Personal Meeting
We’ll introduce you to the Crooked Pint brand and learn more about your goals.
Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
The FDD is the Crooked Pint disclosure statement that covers such items as the Franchisor’s obligations, the Franchisee’s obligations, territory boundaries, and initial and ongoing fees to be paid.
Timeline and Terms
The timeline and terms will be agreed upon and franchise documents prepared for your review. A date will be set for the official signing of agreements.
This website and the franchise sales information on this site do not constitute an offer to sell a franchise. The offer of a franchise can only be made through the delivery of a franchise disclosure document. Certain states require that we register the franchise disclosure document in those states. The communications on this website are not directed by us to the residents of any of those states. Moreover, we will not offer or sell franchises in those states until we have registered the franchise (or obtained an applicable exemption from registration) and delivered the franchise disclosure document to the prospective franchisee in compliance with applicable law.
