The craft beer industry continues to grow in Ohio. According to statistics from the Brewers Association, the number of craft brewers in Ohio has grown over 500 percent within the past seven years. However, craft brewers seeking to distribute beer in Ohio must comply with Ohio’s three-tier distribution model, which means that most craft brewers will need to enter into a franchise relationship with a licensed distributor within the state to sell their beer to consumers.
What craft brewers need to know before entering into franchise relationships
