An unbeatable combination and a winning franchise concept!

HQ® is all about burgers, beer, music and art! HQ® is a Gastropub that presents a fresh twist to the traditional burger and beer pub. We strategically offer and pair a vast selection of first-rate craft and artisan beers and esoteric wines from around the world with every item on our menu, resulting in infinite pairing possibilities. We encourage our guests to dare to be different by treating themselves to a hoppy, acidic beer with one of our exclusive selection of burgers. We offer four varieties of fries including an asparagus version, and six unique desserts ranging from Caramel Apple Pie Ala Mode to Crème Brulée Cheesecake.

The ambiance is clean and comfortable, offering an unusually exciting, occasionally edgy burger and beer experience in a seriously casual atmosphere designed to fuel culinary desire. We blend an eclectic mix of music and art elements that create a festive environment. We play music videos from a variety of artists. The music is tailored to the décor and mixed to the delight of the guests. We customize certain types of music based on the time of day and provide a more intimate approach by using a video jockey (VJ) on selected nights of the week.

We are proud to be part of each community. We feature local artists as part of a monthly community art showcase and display photographs of independent musical artists within the local community. In partnership with Fretted Americana, Inc., we display a rare selection of vintage guitars. The vintage guitars include detailed descriptions and specifications of everything known about the manufacturer and model, including an inspection certificate of authenticity. Every guitar has a story and is part of popular music history. All of the local art and vintage guitars are for sale at the Gastropubs.

Our operation is simple, efficient and built to maximize profit potential. HQ® is an authoritative destination for casual lunch, dinner and after-hours dining and drinking.

The menu

• Create Your Own Experience. Through the use of leading edge operational techniques, our sommelier, beer expert and executive chef developed a user-friendly menu that presents options and choices in a descriptive, succinct way to ensure that the food, beer and wine pairings become fun and delicious.
• HQ® Skillfully Blended Signature Burgers are freshly ground premium chuck and short rib accompanied by provocative cheeses that take them from traditional to transformational.
• Signature Sides offer four varieties of fries plus house-made onion rings and heirloom peewee potatoes.
• Signature Desserts offer six unique desserts including a Caramel Apple Pie Ala Mode, Crème Brulée Cheesecake, and a Fruit Beer Float served with a Belgian Lambic, St. Louis Framboise and Tahitian vanilla ice cream.
• Exclusive selection of 64 craft and artisan beers, and 25 esoteric wines from around the world.

We can’t give you any of our secret burger or dessert recipes (until you join the team) but we can tell you that our pairing menu is a winning formula!

HQ® Gastropub franchising

• More than 55 years of combined experience in restaurant management and operations.
• Single Unit, Area Development and Master Developer Agreements are available to aggressively expand the brand.
• Franchise development support with a comprehensive list of development services that includes timelines to complete each task as efficiently as possible, saving franchisees time and money.
• List of approved suppliers for goods and services needed to construct, install and open locations proficiently.
• Highly marketable brand that attracts great employees and loyal customers.
• Recipe for success is a combination of outstanding food, staff, atmosphere, music and art, communication and support - creating a memorable mix that works.

We have opportunities now for experienced owner/operators in the restaurant industry to grow the HQ® Gastropub brand.