The Growler Guys

$GRGYF500 #501

CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants

SubcategorySelf-Pour Bars

Founded2012

Completeness26/34 (76%)

Years in Business13

Began FranchisingOctober 2019

HQGrants Pass, OR

Executives2

LinksWeb

Main Phone(541) 476-1387

Emailbutch@thegrowlerguys.com

FDD Issued—

Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026

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Franchisor

The Growler Guys offers franchises for retail store services featuring craft beverages, including beer, cider, and kombucha, along with related products and accessories.

The franchisor, Black Beer, LLC, was incorporated in Oregon in 2019 and operates under the trade name The Growler Guys. The CEO is Franklin 'Butch' Price, and the company has a small team of executives managing operations.

The Growler Guys offers franchises for retail store services featuring craft beverages, including beer, cider, and kombucha, along with related products and accessories.

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Unit Count & Growth

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Executive Team

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