That 'fair' percentage rent clause is costing you 66% more than you think
Your landlord defines 'gross sales' to include merch, events, and even food truck revenue. You won't see it until the bill comes.
You signed a lease with a 'standard' percentage rent clause
The recruiter—er, landlord—said it was industry standard. 6% of gross sales, plus a low fixed minimum. Sounded fair. Then you had a good month.
- Your 'gross sales' definition includes t-shirts, event tickets, and food truck commissions—things you thought were separate
- The fixed minimum resets every quarter, not annually, trapping you in a higher baseline after a busy summer
- You owe the higher of the two, every month, even when sales drop in January
See exactly where your lease bleeds money
We highlight the specific clauses that turn a 'fair' deal into a money pit. No legal jargon, just plain English on what you actually owe.
- Get a clause-by-clause breakdown of what counts as 'gross sales' and what doesn't
- Find hidden triggers that bump your fixed minimum up 15-30% without notice
- See real cost scenarios for your actual sales numbers, not the landlord's estimates
How to stop overpaying in 3 steps
No lawyer needed for the first look. Just your lease and 2 minutes.
Upload your taproom lease
PDF, Word, even a photo. We've analyzed 13,251 commercial leases and know what to look for.
AI scans for 27 risky clauses
We flag every percentage rent trap, vague gross sales definition, and minimum rent sneaky reset.
Get your plain English report
See exactly which clauses cost you money, with specific line numbers and suggested language to negotiate.
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From brewers who almost got locked in
"I signed a 7% gross sales clause. Legal Shell AI showed me 'gross sales' included my t-shirt revenue. I'm saving $400/month now that I got that removed."
"The fixed minimum seemed low at $2,500. Then I saw it resets every quarter. We were about to sign a 5-year lease that would've forced $4,000/month in winter. Caught it just in time."
Your taproom's rent might be 66% higher than you think
That percentage rent clause isn't going to renegotiate itself. See your real costs in 2 minutes.
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