YORPUB franchise
2022 filing · June 9, 2022Shares sales figures
YORPUB at a glance
A mobile outdoor bar rental business for residential and commercial events. At the end of 2021 there were 1 YORPUB locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- YB Franchise, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Current franchisor selling since
- 2021
- Franchisor based in
- Hallandale Beach, Florida
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $69K–$194K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $34,500
- For a single territory
- Royalty
- 7%
- The greater of 7% of weekly gross revenue or $116 a week, paid weekly, plus currently 1% (up to 2%) to the brand fund during peak season
- Brand fund
- 1%
- 1% of weekly gross revenue in peak season, paid weekly; it can rise to 2%
- Agreement length
- 5 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2021
- 1
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 1
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2019–2021
From YB Franchise, LLC’s 2022 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
YORPUB among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | YORPUB | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $131,172 | Costs less than 81% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $34,500 | Lower than 71% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 7% | Higher than 70% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 1 | Fewer than 88% of franchises |
How much a YORPUB franchise costs
Opening one YORPUB costs an estimated $68,624 to $193,720. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital. It is one of the low-cost franchises.
The biggest costs are equipment ($17,701 to $127,110) and initial franchise fee ($34,500). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $34,500 | ||
| Pre-Opening Travel Expenses | $804 | $3,005 | |
| Equipment | $17,701 | $127,110 | |
| Utility Deposits | $219 | $527 | |
| Licenses and Permits | $1,330 | $1,765 | |
| Computer, Software and POS System | $1,036 | $2,595 | |
| Professional Fees | $2,500 | $4,500 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $3,000 | $6,000 | |
| Insurance | $1,146 | $3,128 | |
| Printing, Stationery and Office Supplies | $50 | $250 | |
| Vehicle Signage | $500 | ||
| Additional Funds/Working Capital | $5,838 | $9,840 | |
| Total | $68,624 | $193,720 | |
Source: YB Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, page 17
YORPUB franchise fee
The franchise fee is $34,500, for a single territory. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: YB Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, page 9
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | The greater of 7% of weekly gross revenue or $116 a week, paid weekly, plus currently 1% (up to 2%) to the brand fund during peak season. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1% of weekly gross revenue in peak season, paid weekly; it can rise to 2%. |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: YB Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, page 9
Sales and earnings
Shares figures YORPUB publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: YB Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, page 38
How YORPUB compares
Of the 139 mobile franchises on this site, YORPUB is the 43rd cheapest to open and the 123rd largest by number of locations.
| Figure | YORPUB | Typical mobile brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $69K | $96K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $194K | $167K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $35K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 7% | 7% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 1 | 10 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 91 of 139 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 139 brands in mobile franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: YB Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, page 41
Who owns YORPUB?
YORPUB franchises are sold by YB Franchise, LLC.
From YB Franchise, LLC’s 2022 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: YB Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, litigation on page 9, bankruptcy on page 9
YORPUB filings
The figures on this page come from YB Franchise, LLC’s 2022 filing, issued June 9, 2022, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 filing | June 9, 2022 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2019–2021 |
Each link opens the filing as a PDF. See the newest filings across all brands.
Other mobile franchises
All mobile franchises
YORPUB is also on these lists: entertainment franchises.