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<p>With sports back in action, more and more Americans are itching to go down to their local watering hole and grab a cold one.</p><p>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.</p><p>Take a look at our top ten picks for the best bar and grill franchises in the industry right now.</p><h4><a href="https://ownabuffalo.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-bar-grill-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715276" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $1,280,000-$2,412,000</li><li>Units: 80+</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/buffalowingsandrings"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://thebrasstapfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-bar-grill-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715276" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Brass Tap</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $791,967-$1,327,475</li><li>Units: 50</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/brasstap"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://beefobradysfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-bar-grill-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715276" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Beef O’Brady’s</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $668,000-$1,157,000</li><li>Units: 150</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/beefobradys"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://go.walkonsfranchising.com/?utm_source=Google&amp%3Butm_campaign=12108797934&amp%3Butm_medium=122178684451&amp%3Butm_content=492317708779&amp%3Butm_keyword=%2Bwalk+%2Bons+%2Bfranchise&amp%3Butm_match_type=b&amp%3Bgclid=Cj0KCQiA4L2BBhCvARIsAO0SBdYhlDXxtI-kKo_L9f3XKbqfPxluDhGzaMfRr-2pHa5rzYqIbCVhscEaAmcKEALw_wcB&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-bar-grill-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715276" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $1,214,000-$4,033,700</li><li>Units: 40</li></ul><h4><a href="https://ownaglorydaysfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-bar-grill-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715276" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Glory Days Grill</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $1,696,500-$2,526,500</li><li>Units: 38</li></ul><h4><a href="https://aroogasfranchising.net/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-bar-grill-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715276" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Arooga's Grille House &amp; Sports Bar</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $1,277,000-$3,564,250</li><li>Units: 18</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.bar-145.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-bar-grill-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715276" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Bar 145</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $405,000-$2,536,000</li><li>Units: 3</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.barlouie.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-bar-grill-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715276" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Bar Louie</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $763,500-$3,399,000</li><li>Units: 131</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.ownabostons.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-bar-grill-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715276" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Boston’s Restaurant &amp; Sports Bar</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $1,145,000-$3,017,000</li><li>Units: 424</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.rockandbrews.com/franchising?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-bar-grill-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715276" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Rock &amp; Brews</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $1,478,000-$4,416,000</li><li>Units: 16</li></ul>

Best Bar & Grill Franchises To Buy in 2021

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Everyone loves going out for a fun night with friends complete with cocktails and good grub. Here are some of our top picks for the best bar and grill franchises to buy.

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