Beer’s Corner targets 13 venues by the end of 2026 through franchising

Beer’s Corner is accelerating its expansion in France. According to information published by trade publication Snacking on 27 October 2026, the beer bar network expects to end the year with 13 venues, up from five at the start of January. A further 11 contracts have already been signed, with the ambition of exceeding 20 locations by the end of 2027.

Eight openings planned for 2026

Founded in 2018 by Florian Dumoutier and Damien Amico, the brand began franchising in June 2024. Its initial roadmap envisaged 30 venues within five years, a target that remains in place according to Snacking.

Beer’s Corner has announced eight planned openings for 2026. Locations mentioned include Pringy, Mâcon, Cholet and the Yvelines department. However, growth from five to 13 venues remains a forecast for December, rather than a tally of openings already completed at the time of the announcement.

The next phase of expansion is underpinned in part by a further 11 contracts already signed. Montpellier, Vannes and Villeneuve-d’Ascq are among the locations mentioned. These commitments are expected to help take the network beyond 20 venues by the end of 2027. Here too, this is a stated growth plan: a signed contract is not the same as an operational venue.

For the franchise sector, the announcement marks another step in the development of a brand that began franchising just over two years ago.

A position between bar and restaurant

Beer’s Corner builds its offer around drinks and sharing platters of charcuterie and cheese. The concept sits midway between a bar and a restaurant, with the platters substantial enough to serve as a meal rather than simply an accompaniment to drinks.

The brand also emphasises customer relationships and table service. The latter is a defining feature of the concept, reflecting Damien Amico’s background in fine dining. The model therefore rests on more than its beer selection: hospitality and service are also central to its stated positioning.

Venues open only in the evenings, from 5pm. These opening hours are a key feature of the format, alongside the absence of cooking. Together, they establish a clear operating framework for entrepreneurs considering joining the network.

Beer’s Corner also won the Passeport pour la Franchise award in 2023 and received recognition at the Révélations de la Franchise awards in 2026. Both mark milestones in its progress within the French franchise sector.

Stated investment of €300,000 to €350,000

Florian Dumoutier puts the required investment at between €300,000 and €350,000. Speaking to Snacking, the co-founder points out that the concept involves no cooking, so requires no kitchen extraction system, and needs only a French licence III drinks licence.

In his view, this set-up makes it easier to find premises and reduces operational constraints. The absence of cooking is therefore fundamental to the model, rather than simply a menu choice: it also shapes how each venue is designed.

Nevertheless, this investment range remains an indicative figure quoted for the concept. For prospective franchisees, it provides an initial benchmark to assess against their proposed location, rather than a definitive budget that can be applied to every site without further scrutiny.

Distinguishing trading figures from targets

Venues generate turnover of close to €500,000 in their first year, according to the figures presented in the Snacking article. The stated average spend per customer is €23 excluding VAT.

Across the network, Beer’s Corner approached €2 million in turnover in 2025 and is targeting more than €3 million in 2026. These figures describe two different levels of activity: that of an individual venue and that of the network as a whole. Turnover should not be confused with profit or treated as a guarantee of profitability.

Key takeaway for prospective franchisees: the no-cooking format and evening opening hours provide practical reference points for understanding day-to-day operations. Before committing, candidates should assess the stated investment and trading figures against their own budget, proposed premises and local catchment area.