Good News Alton Franchise

We are beyond excited to announce that Good News Brewing Company is opening its first franchise location in Alton, Illinois, inside the Post Commons (a living room for Alton). This isn’t just any expansion—it’s a full-circle, God moment.

The franchise will be operated by The Lantern Network, a non-profit led by Hugh Halter, whose influence helped shape the foundation of Good News Brewing.

In 2014, founders Dan Tripp and Matt Fair were inspired by Hugh’s book Flesh, which challenged them to rethink how faith could be lived out in everyday life—through shared meals, authentic community, and hospitality. What started as monthly brew nights with friends to share beer, pizza, and Good News has now grown into a movement. Now, Hugh Halter and The Lantern Network are helping bring this vision to Alton, creating a new space where faith, craft beer, and community come together.

As Hugh and Taylor Hall write in Brave Cities:

“In a kingdom economy, the businesses are not for mission; they are the mission. Offering good food, good coffee, beautiful landscaping, useful products, inviting spaces, family environments … these are all forms of good news. It’s holistic evangelism.”

At Post Commons—already a beloved coffee roastery and wedding venue—Good News Brewing will add craft beer and wood-fired pizza, in the next few months. The announcement comes today, but construction and build-out has already taken place.

This partnership isn't just a business deal—it's a shared calling. We are honored to walk alongside Hugh, The Lantern Network, and the Alton community as we gather, eat, and drink, sharing Good News.

Want to Be Part of the Mission?

As we celebrate this first franchise, we're looking ahead. Are you someone who shares our passion for faith, community, and craft beer & pizza? Do you see your town as the next place to gather, eat, and drink with purpose?

We are now accepting inquiries for future franchise locations. Join us in spreading Good News.

Learn more and sign up for our franchise waiting list at goodnewsbrewing.com/franchise.

Let’s build something beautiful together.