Craft Beer Cellar
Franchising since 2010 · 8 locations
The total investment to open a Craft Beer Cellar franchise ranges from $46,000 - $561,000. The initial franchise fee is $25,000. Ongoing royalties are 2%. Craft Beer Cellar currently operates 8 locations (8 franchised). The top SBA 7(a) lenders for Craft Beer Cellar are The Missouri Bank, SoFi Bank and CDC Small Business Finance Corp.. PeerSense FPI health score: 33/100.
$46,000 - $561,000
$25,000
8
8 franchised
Proprietary PeerSense metric
LimitedActive capital sources verified for Craft Beer Cellar financing
SBA
7(a) Eligible
21d
Avg Funding
P+2.25%
Best Rate
No retainers · Referral fee at closing
FPI Score Breakdown
Growing (10-24 loans)
SBA Lending Performance
SBA Default Rate
10.0%
1 of 10 loans charged off
SBA Loans
10
Total Volume
$5.2M
Active Lenders
9
States
5
Top SBA Lenders for Craft Beer Cellar
What is the Craft Beer Cellar franchise?
The Craft Beer Cellar franchise offers a compelling "fast fine" opportunity within the dynamic limited-service restaurant sector, specializing in an authentic Neapolitan pizza experience. The core mission of the company is to provide a social dining environment specifically designed to bring friends and people together, fostering genuine connection and interaction. The parent company, MidiCi Group LLC, was officially formed on August 29, 2014, in California, marking the formal establishment of the brand. Franchise offerings commenced swiftly thereafter in January 2015, quickly paving the way for the opening of its flagship restaurant in Los Angeles in June 2015, which initially operated as the sole unit. While some historical accounts suggest the company's genesis in 2012, the formation of the LLC and the initiation of franchising firmly place its operational beginning in 2014/2015. The visionary founder and CEO of the Craft Beer Cellar franchise is Amit Kleinberger, an accomplished entrepreneur who also holds the CEO position for Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, a highly successful chain he expanded to over 500 locations globally. Kleinberger’s diverse entrepreneurial journey spans retail, wholesale, healthcare, and real estate, and his leadership prowess earned him recognition on Forbes' list of America's most promising CEOs. The corporate headquarters for the Craft Beer Cellar franchise is situated at 17555 Ventura Blvd., #200, Encino, CA 91316. A hallmark of the brand's offering is its artisan wood-fired ovens, meticulously hand-built by a
FPI Score
33/100
SBA Default Rate
10.0%
Active Lenders
9
Key Highlights
Franchise Financing Resources
Data Insights
Key performance metrics for Craft Beer Cellar based on SBA lending data
SBA Default Rate
10.0%
1 of 10 loans charged off
SBA Loan Volume
10 loans
Across 9 lenders
Lender Diversity
9 lenders
Avg 1.1 loans per lender
Investment Tier
Significant investment
$46,000 – $561,000 total
Craft Beer Cellar — Deep SBA Data
Brand-specific metrics derived directly from SBA 7(a) approval records — peak lending year, leading state, average loan size, and lender concentration. PeerSense computes these per brand so capital advisors and prospective franchisees can benchmark this opportunity against the rest of the franchise universe.
Peak SBA Year
2016
3 approvals — best year on record for Craft Beer Cellar.
Top SBA State
Massachusetts
4 SBA-financed Craft Beer Cellar locations — the densest operator footprint.
Average Loan Size
$515K
Median $103K — use as a sizing anchor when modeling your own $Craft Beer Cellar unit.
Lender Concentration
40%
Concentrated
Share of Craft Beer Cellar approvals captured by the top 3 SBA lenders.
Craft Beer Cellar's SBA lending pipeline peaked in 2016 (3 approvals). Operator density is highest in Massachusetts with 4 SBA-financed locations. Average funded ticket sits at $515K, with the median at $103K. Lender mix is concentrated: the top three SBA lenders account for 40% of approvals — credit decisions concentrate with a small group of incumbents.
Payment Estimator
Estimated Monthly Payment
$476
Principal & Interest only
Locations
Craft Beer Cellar — unit breakdown
Explore Funding for Craft Beer Cellar
Our business financing consultants help connect you with the right lending partners. No retainers — referral fee paid at closing.
Or get an instant analysis
Scan Your Deal Instantly