Widely considered to be San Diego’s first microbrewery, Karl Strauss made its debut in 1989 and has since grown to 10 units in California, plus a tasting room and beer garden. Last year it went from micro to mega, opening a 12,000-square-foot brewpub in LA. It runs a rotating beer of the month and partners with local brewers for special LTO beers.
| 2016 Systemwide Sales ($000) | $39,105,000 |
|---|---|
| YOY Sales Change | 10.9% |
| 2016 U.S. Units | 10 |
| YOY Unit Change | 25.0% |
| 2016 Average Unit Volume ($000) | $4,345,000 |
| Future 50 Year | 2017 |
*Technomic estimate
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