With sports back in action, more and more Americans are itching to go down to their local watering hole and grab a cold one.

After dealing with quarantines and closures during COVID-19, everyone deserves a night out — and with the vaccine rollout well underway, the prospect of a night out is finally within sight. If you’re considering buying a bar and grill franchise, now is the time to look at growing brands that pack in fun and revenue.

Take a look at our top ten picks for the best bar and grill franchises in the industry right now.

Buffalo Wings & Rings

Brass Tap

Beef O’Brady’s

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux

  • Startup costs: $1,214,000-$4,033,700
  • Units: 40

Glory Days Grill

  • Startup costs: $1,696,500-$2,526,500
  • Units: 38

Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar

  • Startup costs: $1,277,000-$3,564,250
  • Units: 18

Bar 145

  • Startup costs: $405,000-$2,536,000
  • Units: 3

Bar Louie

  • Startup costs: $763,500-$3,399,000
  • Units: 131

Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar

  • Startup costs: $1,145,000-$3,017,000
  • Units: 424

Rock & Brews

  • Startup costs: $1,478,000-$4,416,000
  • Units: 16

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Lauren is the Vice President at No Limit Agency. The Michigan native graduated from Boston University and immediately began her career in public relations.