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Citizen Brewing Company brings together the soul of a neighbourhood beer garden, the profitability of a proven quick-service model, and the ease of ownership you’ve been waiting for. This is where real food and real craft beer collide with a franchise system built to scale, and where owners get to tap into something special without ever having to brew a single batch themselves. We supply every location with our signature brew made from local, fresh ingredients, so you get all the buzz with none of the overhead or hassle.
Citizen Brewing Company was built for community with family-friendly patios, pet-friendly spaces, trivia nights, event bookings, and our beloved Beer Church with $5 pints every Sunday. These aren’t just “nice-to-haves”; they’re revenue-boosting, loyalty-building cornerstones that keep guests returning week after week. Pair that with our environmentally conscious ethos, spent grain that goes back to local farms, compostable plateware, and full recycling programs, and you’ve got a brand built for long-term success in any market nationwide.
Citizen Brewing Company began with Ric Cutillo’s vision to create a warm, welcoming taproom that felt like home to the Calgary community. Today, that spirit defines everything we do. Our expansive outdoor beer garden, lush hop and vegetable beds, and lively, inclusive atmosphere make Citizen a place where friends, families, and neighbours naturally come together for great food, great beer, and genuine connection.
We brew the beers we believe in with no shortcuts and no compromises, because we’re proud to serve what we create. And when someone holds a Citizen in their hand, they become a part of something bigger: a community-first movement rooted in authenticity, sustainability, and small actions that make the world a better place.
As we grow, our mission stays the same: build spaces that welcome everyone, celebrate local flavour, and strengthen the communities we love. Citizen Brewing Company is more than a taproom; it’s a place to belong. And now you can too.
Citizen Brewing Company is a community hub, a culture, and a concept built to stand out. From our cult-following taproom to our approachable, trend-forward model, every aspect is designed to make ownership exciting, profitable, and effortless.
At Citizen Brewing Company, we don’t just hand you the keys and walk away. Our franchisees are part of a team, and that means full support every step of the way. From hands-on training to marketing resources and proven systems, you’re never on your own.
Every franchisee starts at our headquarters in Calgary with hands-on training. From ordering to staffing, our two-phase program ensures you understand every detail of running a successful location.
Citizen Brewing Company provides ongoing guidance in all the areas that matter most, like customer service, administrative best practices, and of course, keeping your location supplied with our signature craft beer.
Finding the right location is critical. That’s why our team reviews and approves sites based on market conditions, brand fit, and long-term success potential, ensuring every Citizen Brewing Company is exactly where it should be.
From local promotions to brand-wide campaigns, Citizen Brewing Company coordinates marketing strategies that strengthen awareness, drive foot traffic, and keep you top of mind in your community.
Our leadership team is constantly exploring new menu ideas, operational techniques, and franchise enhancements that boost profitability and keep Citizen Brewing Company ahead of industry trends.
Citizen Brewing Company is looking for franchise partners who not only have the motivation and restaurant know-how to run a great operation, but who genuinely connect with the spirit of the brand. The ideal franchisee is a hardworking, community-minded leader who loves great food, enjoys serving people, and appreciates the vision behind the Citizen experience.
Yes! Citizen Brewing Company offers exclusive territories designed for strong, sustainable growth, with each territory typically centred around a population of approximately 75,000.
Prospective franchisees should have a minimum of $575,000 in investment funding to account for working capital, start-up costs, and the initial franchise fee to get their location off the ground.
ric@citizenbrewingcompany.com
