Established City Brew Tours franchise in Vermont's premier Champlain Valley tourism region, serving Burlington and surrounding destinations since 2008. This turnkey opportunity represents the original corporate-owned location of North America's leading craft beer tour company.
Business Overview:
Annual Revenue: $129,749
Cash Flow: $61,000
Asking Price: $169,000
FF&E Value: $45,000
Inventory: $5,000
Home-based operation with part-time management potential
Location Advantages:
Operating territory encompasses Burlington, Stowe, Waterbury, Essex, Colchester, Williston, Shelburne, Middlebury, and Winooski - Vermont's tourism epicenter. The region attracts millions of visitors year-round for craft beer experiences, farm-to-table dining, fall foliage, winter skiing, and summer lakefront activities.
What's Included:
- $35,000 franchise fee included in purchase price
- Fully equipped, branded 15-passenger Ford Transit van ($45,000 value)
- Comprehensive training and ongoing franchisor support
- Premier digital marketing agency access for lead generation
- SEO-optimized website and proven marketing strategies
- High-quality video and image marketing assets
- $5,000 branded merchandise inventory
- Loyal customer base with over 1,500 five-star reviews
- Experienced team of 3-4 part-time tour guides
- Complete operational systems, vendor relationships, and booking platforms
Growth Opportunities:
- Expand marketing spend and corporate partnerships
- Add FlavorWalk Food Tours for additional revenue streams
- Scale with optional second van ($55,000 Sprinter available)
- Develop wine and distillery tour offerings
- Leverage year-round tourism demand
Franchise Support:
City Brew Tours operates in 25 cities across North America, providing exclusive brewery access, expert-led tastings, and local storytelling. Recent expansion into food tourism through FlavorWalk creates additional revenue potential.
Financing:
Pre-approved franchise funding available through Benetrends Financial, including 401(k) rollover and SBA-friendly options for qualified buyers.
Owner transitioning from direct operations to franchise support role. This profitable, passion-driven business offers immediate income potential in one of America's top destinations for beer and food enthusiasts.
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