LASER WOLF, INC.

What LASER WOLF, INC. does

Laser Wolf is a family-owned craft beer bar established in 2011, operating a single physical location at 901 Progresso Drive in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The business serves local residents and craft beer enthusiasts with a curated selection of up to 20 rotating draft lines and an extensive can cooler, prioritizing Florida breweries (3 Sons, Orchestrated Minds, Angry Chair, Green Bench, Gulfstream) alongside sought-after national producers (Trillium, Other Half, Maine Beer Co.). The bar differentiates itself as Fort Lauderdale's only family-friendly beer bar, featuring a free daily model train show, a wine and non-alcoholic beverage program (including THC-infused options), and a regular event cadence including tap takeovers, Thursday trivia nights, and a food truck rotation.

The company's revenue model is concentrated in on-premises beverage sales, supplemented by a small online merchandise channel operated via Threadless and a supplementary revenue stream from on-site food truck partnerships (Rich Rob's PhillyStop, Nico's Supper Club). There is no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on standard point-of-sale infrastructure (Square) for payments and a customer loyalty program called Laser Bucks. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through walk-in traffic, supported by organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook), an email newsletter, and event-driven community engagement. Pricing follows a unit-pay-as-you-go model with a daily 5-7pm happy hour offering $2 off drafts and wine, plus BOGO wine pours during the same window.

Customer segments are local craft beer enthusiasts (primary) and families with children (secondary), with the family-friendly positioning serving as the principal differentiator against competing adult beverage venues in the market. The business has operated continuously for 15+ years with consistent hours, accumulating brand recognition through Zagat rating, two-time Draft Magazine Top 100 Beer Bar inclusion, and selection as a Cantillon Zwanze Day host location.

Name

LASER WOLF, INC.

Legal name

Laser Wolf

Website

https://laserwolf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Family-owned craft beer bar in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, established in 2011. Operates a single neighborhood location serving local craft beer enthusiasts and families with rotating draft lines focused on Florida breweries, plus wine, NA beverages, and food truck partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer Bar / Hospitality

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pubs & Gastropubs (CRANACAB)

Keywords

• Craft beer bar
• Neighborhood beer bar
• Draft beer service
• Family friendly bar
• Tap room

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. On-site Beer and Wine Sales: Direct retail sales of draft beer, canned/bottled beer, wine by the glass, ciders, meads, NA beers, and craft sodas consumed on premises. Revenue generated from drink sales with daily happy hour promotions (5-7pm, $2 off drafts and wine).
2. Merchandise Sales: Online merchandise sales through Threadless Store platform (Laser Wolf Threadless Store).
3. Food Truck Revenue Share: Food truck partnerships (Rich Rob's PhillyStop) operating on-site, likely generating revenue through space rental or revenue share arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Laser Wolf is a family-owned neighborhood beer bar in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, established in 2011, that serves a curated selection of up to 20 rotating draft craft beers (with emphasis on Florida breweries such as 3 Sons, Angry Chair, Green Bench, and Gulfstream), packaged craft beer from a refrigerated cooler, wine by the glass, ciders, meads, non-alcoholic beers, and craft sodas. The bar operates as a walk-in hospitality venue with daily happy hour promotions, weekly trivia nights, recurring tap takeovers and special beer release events, and on-site food truck service, and also sells branded merchandise through an online Threadless storefront.

Product overview

Laser Wolf is a family-owned beer bar opened in 2011 offering a curated selection of draft and canned beers along with wine and non-alcoholic beverages. The establishment features up to 20 rotating draft lines focused on local Florida breweries (3 Sons, Orchestrated Minds, Angry Chair, Green Bench, Gulfstream) and regional/national craft producers (Trillium, Other Half, Maine Beer Co.), supplemented by a well-stocked beer cooler. Additional offerings include food truck partnerships, weekly trivia events, tap takeover events, and an online Threadless merchandise store. The bar operates with daily happy hour promotions and maintains extended weekend hours.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Draft Beer Service

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Rich Rob's PhillyStopminorOthersRegular food truck partner appearing every Monday at 5pm. Provides Philadelphia-style cheesesteak sandwiches for bar customers. Key operational partnership for food service complementing beverage sales.
• Nico's Supper ClubminorOthersFood truck partner appearing for special events such as Trillium Bottle and Can Drop (07/10/2026) and Trillium Tap Takeover (07/11/2026).
• ThreadlessminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOnline merchandise platform hosting the Laser Wolf branded store. Customers can purchase Laser Wolf apparel and accessories through the Threadless platform.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• World of Beer: Originally Tampa-based craft beer bar chain that popularized the rotating-tap craft beer bar concept nationwide. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose original concept overlaps directly with Laser Wolf's core offering of curated craft drafts.
• Brass Tap: Tampa, FL-based craft beer bar franchise with locations across the U.S. Comparable as a multi-unit craft-focused on-premise operator offering a similar rotating draft and bottled beer selection, though at larger scale and with broader geographic reach than Laser Wolf.
• HopCat: Multi-state craft beer bar chain originally out of Michigan, branded around rare and hard-to-find beers. Comparable as a chain competitor emphasizing limited-release craft beer curation — a positioning approach central to Laser Wolf's value proposition.
• Yard House: National restaurant chain centered on an exceptionally large rotating draft beer selection (often 100+ taps). Comparable as a large-scale craft-focused on-premise operator competing for similar adult beer enthusiasts, though with full kitchen and broader menu.

Direct peers

• The Wharf Fort Lauderdale: Outdoor beer garden and live-music venue on the New River in Fort Lauderdale. Directly comparable to Laser Wolf as a Fort Lauderdale-based on-premise craft beer venue, though it operates a larger footprint with multiple bars and event programming.
• Funky Buddha Brewery: Oakland Park, FL craft brewery with a flagship taproom and restaurant. Highly comparable as a Fort Lauderdale-area craft beer venue; Laser Wolf regularly features Funky Buddha beers, and both compete for the same local craft beer consumer.
• Riverside Market: Long-running Pompano Beach craft beer bar and café serving a curated selection of local and national craft beers. Comparable as a similarly sized South Florida independent craft-focused on-premise venue with a loyal neighborhood following.
• Hopmonk Tavern: Northern California craft beer tavern with rotating taps, live music, and event programming. Comparable as a similarly positioned independent craft-focused on-premise venue that emphasizes rotating rare kegs and community-driven events.
• TAP 42: Florida-based craft beer gastropub chain with Fort Lauderdale locations, focused on 40+ craft taps and elevated bar food. Comparable as a South Florida craft beer on-premise operator targeting similar adult craft beer enthusiasts.

Emerging players

• Civil Society Brewing: West Palm Beach, FL craft brewery operating a taproom focused on IPAs and limited releases. Comparable as a Florida craft producer with a taproom that both supplies and competes for the same local craft beer enthusiast demand that drives Laser Wolf's traffic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/laser_wolf
• Facebookfacebook.com/laserwolfbar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laser-wolf-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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