7 Steps to Owning a Tapville Franchise
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own Tapville franchise, you’re in the right place. Our streamlined seven-step process ensures you’re fully informed and prepared to become part of the Tapville family. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the steps to securing your Tapville franchise.
Step 1: Introductory Call
This 15-minute call is our first opportunity to meet you and learn about your goals as a potential franchise owner. We’ll provide a high-level overview of the Tapville franchise opportunity and answer any initial questions. Since we receive numerous inquiries each week, we keep these calls concise and focused. This is your chance to make a great first impression and get a feel for whether our concept aligns with your vision.
Step 2: Complete the Application
The next step is filling out a brief application—it’s free and requires no credit check. This step helps us understand your financial qualifications, professional goals, and operational plans. The application takes only 5-7 minutes to complete and serves as a gateway to the next stage of the process. Your answers will give us valuable insight into your readiness to become a Tapville franchise owner.
Step 3: Receive the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
After your application is submitted, we’ll provide you with a copy of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) via DocuSign. The FDD contains everything you need to know about owning a Tapville franchise, including:
Startup costs
Fees
Territory restrictions
Financial performance of other operators
A copy of our franchise agreement
You’ll need to acknowledge receipt of the document (this does not mean you’re committing to a franchise). Once you’ve reviewed it, you’ll be invited to schedule a 30-minute call to discuss the FDD in detail.
Step 4: FDD Review Call
This video call, conducted via Microsoft Teams, is where we dive into the FDD together. We’ll review territories, startup costs, and any questions you might have about the franchise opportunity. Often, multiple calls are scheduled to ensure all your questions are answered thoroughly. We’re committed to making sure you fully understand the responsibilities and opportunities associated with owning a Tapville franchise.
Step 5: Financing and Licensing Discussion
If financing or a liquor license is needed for your franchise, we’ll address those details in this step. Tapville has a network of preferred lenders to assist with financing options. We’ll also discuss any licensing requirements based on your location to ensure you’re prepared to meet all obligations.
Step 6: Meet the Team and Discovery Day
This is your chance to meet the Tapville team and connect with other franchise operators. During this step, we may schedule a Discovery Day where you can visit one of our locations, observe operations, and ask questions. This mutual evaluation process ensures alignment between you and our brand values. It’s as much about you evaluating us as it is about us evaluating you.
Step 7: Franchise Award and Agreement
Congratulations! If all previous steps go well, we’ll send you a draft franchise agreement to review. Once finalized and executed, you’ll officially become a Tapville franchise partner. From here, you’ll embark on your journey as a Tapville owner, armed with the knowledge and support needed to succeed.
Final Thoughts
Our seven-step process is designed to educate, inform, and align expectations so that both parties are confident in moving forward. Throughout this journey, open communication is key. If obstacles arise, don’t hesitate to address them. Candidates who engage actively and transparently are often the best fit for our brand. This process is not just about awarding franchises; it’s about creating lasting partnerships with passionate entrepreneurs.
Ready to take the first step? Schedule your introductory call today and start your path to Tapville ownership!
