What are the minimum beer tap requirements for a Dog Haus Biergarten?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- "Dog Haus Biergarten" means a Dog Haus Restaurant of approximately 1,800 to 3,000 square feet in size which will be required to have (i) a minimum 20 beers on tap; (ii) a minimum of 8 seats at the bar; (iii) at least one bartender on duty at all times; (iv) a minimum of 6 televisions; (v) have cable/satellite television capability with multiple control boxes, including DirectTV boxes, Dog Haus TV boxes and PC Music boxes; (vi) a patio with a minimum of 30 seats; (vii) open or enclosed kitchens, depending on the layout of the premises; (viii) extended hours of operation; (ix) glassware and a dishwasher; and (x) additional equipment.
In addition, Dog Haus Biergartens may have brewery events, club affiliations, video games, ping pong tables, darts or foosball, and happy-hour pricing for food and beverages.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 87–328)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Dog Haus Biergarten is required to have a minimum of 20 beers on tap. The Dog Haus Biergarten is defined as a Dog Haus Restaurant of approximately 1,800 to 3,000 square feet in size.
In addition to the beer tap requirement, the Dog Haus Biergarten must also have a minimum of 8 seats at the bar and at least one bartender on duty at all times. The location must also have a minimum of 6 televisions with cable/satellite television capability with multiple control boxes, including DirectTV boxes, Dog Haus TV boxes and PC Music boxes. A patio with a minimum of 30 seats is also required, along with open or enclosed kitchens, depending on the layout of the premises.
Dog Haus Biergartens are also expected to have extended hours of operation, glassware, and a dishwasher. The document also states that Dog Haus Biergartens may have brewery events, club affiliations, video games, ping pong tables, darts or foosball, and happy-hour pricing for food and beverages. These additional features are not requirements, but are options that franchisees may choose to incorporate into their business.