FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES IN ILLINOIS
Are you looking for franchise opportunities in Illinois? If so, Barrel House could be the right investment for you. Established in Iowa in 2011, Barrel House is a Midwestern franchise with real potential. We understand the local economy and the people who drive it. That makes Barrel House a compelling upscale tavern or bar franchise opportunity in Illinois.
What is a Franchise?
A franchise is a business arrangement where an independent owner licenses a brand’s trade name and/or business system. They open their own location and operate under that name or system. Franchises exist in almost every industry, but franchise restaurants are enduringly popular. In 2020, there were over 750,000 franchises operating in the U.S.
The franchise business first establishes the brand identity. That means perfecting their menu, layout, and business strategy. Then enterprising entrepreneurs can license those details. This allows them to open their own businesses potentially in a reduced timeframe, eliminating a lot of the trial and error of starting a new venture.
Why Choose to Open a Franchise Business?
A big reason franchisees prefer franchising is speed. Reducing the time to opening enables new franchise owners to start capitalizing faster on their investment. However, there are also other advantages to franchising. Franchisees can benefit from brand recognition, which often comes with a built-in consumer base. And franchisees can enjoy greater buying power as part of a franchise network.
Just some of the other benefits of opening a Barrel House franchise in Illinois include:
Turnkey operations — out of the box solutions for running your business
Reduced risk — franchises have already validated their business idea
Lower failure rates — franchise locations can sometimes have a lower failure rate than independent restaurants
Ongoing support and guidance — when you join Barrel House, you become part of the family!
Purchasing a franchise for sale in Illinois could be a great opportunity to open a business that’s primed for success.
Why Consider Franchise Opportunities in Illinois?
Illinois is an exciting place to open a business. The state has around 13 million residents and two of the top-five metropolitan populations in the Midwest. Illinois is a top-five state by GDP, and the state economy produces almost $900 billion annually. That means Illinois has lots of potential for new franchise owners.
Chicago is the third-most populous city in the U.S. and home to almost 10 million people across the metropolitan statistical area. Feeding all those people are over 21,000 restaurants, which collectively make $16 billion in sales each year. That means Chicagoland restaurants alone account for almost 2% of the state economy!
Downstate, the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area covers eight Illinois counties and has a population of 2.9 million. The foodservice industry is a top-three employerin the region, providing over 100,000 jobs.
These two major metro regions help spearhead food trends across the Midwest and beyond. Chicago-style hotdogs and deep-dish pizza are enjoyed all over the States. Meanwhile, Greater St. Louis also holds a strong culinary identity. It’s the home of the St. Louis-style pizza, barbecue, and tavern-favorite toasted ravioli.
Illinoisans up and downstate love their comfort food. It’s what helped put Illinois on the map! And that means opening a franchise opportunity in Illinois could be a smart business decision.
Barrel House Offers a Bar Franchise in Illinois Built for the Midwest
Barrel House is Midwest born and bred. That means everything about our franchises is familiar, from our mouthwatering menu to our We Care Culture.™
According to data from Yelp reviews, traditional American cuisine consistently tops the charts for consumer favorability. People can’t get enough of all-American burgers, pizzas, and bar foods. And that’s exactly what Barrel House serves up at every one of our upscale tavern locations.
Our drinks menu is also Midwestern at heart. At Barrel House, we celebrate small independent brewers. We are proud to stock local and regional brews to complement our seasonally rotating cocktails.
Data from the Brewers Association shows what we already knew — the Midwest is home to some of the finest small-batch breweries in the nation! With over 300 microbreweries in Illinois, there’s ample opportunity for Illinois franchise owners to serve up local craft beers that could set them apart.
Barrel House Franchise Opportunities in Illinois
Over the last decade (and more!) we’ve been in business, Barrel House has expanded across Iowa. Our guests love our hearty food, authentic drinks menu, and warm, Midwest welcome. Now we’re looking for savvy entrepreneurs to join us as we open up franchise opportunities in Illinois.
We think the Land of Lincoln is a great fit for the Barrel House brand. If you see the potential in a Barrel House franchise opportunity in Illinois, we want to hear from you! Get in touch today to learn more about what it takes to open a Barrel House franchise and start your journey to opening your own upscale tavern location in Illinois.