Tapster: Self-Pour Bars, Franchising, and Culture-First Growth

Frank Fiume interviews Tapster founder Roman Maliszewski and VP of Franchise Development Justin Livingston to explore how a self-pour tasting room concept grew from an idea in Chicago to a multi-state franchise. They share the story behind Tapster’s tech-driven, customer-led model, the power of community spaces, and how empathy, branding, and trust have driven organic growth across five states. If you're looking for an experiential franchise with culture at its core, Tapster stands out.GUEST: Roman Maliszewski & Justin LivingstonWEBSITE: https://tapstertastingroom.com/DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK!https://hovqr.to/cd790850For More Information and Extra Resources Visit:https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/Books Mentioned in this Episode:The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About Ithttps://amzn.to/4l3aGLQPODCAST LINKShttps://efbpodcast.com/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrandsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrandsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampahttps://blueboxdigital.com/