What are the minimum seating requirements at the bar 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 must have a minimum of 8 seats at the bar. The Dog Haus Biergarten concept is a Dog Haus Restaurant of approximately 1,800 to 3,000 square feet in size.
In addition to the bar seating, a Dog Haus Biergarten is required to have a minimum of 20 beers on tap, at least one bartender on duty at all times, a minimum of 6 televisions, cable/satellite television capability with multiple control boxes, a patio with a minimum of 30 seats, open or enclosed kitchens, extended hours of operation, glassware and a dishwasher, and additional equipment.
Dog Haus Biergartens may also 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 Dog Haus Biergarten.