Craft-beer pioneers Chris Cramer and Matt Rattner opened their first brewpub in 1989. The beer was such a hit that they eventually built a brewery, won a slew of awards for the beers and opened more brewpubs, all in Southern California. Karl Strauss has built a fan following by continuously introducing innovative brews and encouraging guest interaction. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the company opened a new tasting room and beer garden in San Diego and is launching several barrel-aged beers.
| Location | San Diego, Calif. |
|---|---|
| 2013 Systemwide Sales ($000) | $26,900,000* |
| YOY Sales Change | 17.0% |
| 2013 U.S. Units | 8 |
| YOY Unit Change | 14.3% |
| 2013 Average Unit Volume ($000) | $3,600,000* |
| Future 50 Year | 2014 |
| Franchising | No |
*Technomic estimate
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