Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap Recently Announced New October Menu to Welcome Fall

TAMPA, FL – To welcome the official start of autumn and celebrate Oktoberfest, FSC Franchise Co., the parent franchisor of both Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap, has announced new fall lineups at both restaurants. Developed by Vanessa Marquis, who was recently promoted from R&D Chef, Manager of Culinary Development to Corporate Executive Chef, Director of Culinary Innovation, the menus incorporate traditional fall flavors and fun nods to Oktoberfest.

“If you’re someone who has visited Germany and you’re missing those flavors and the extra warmth of having a hot pretzel or bratwurst, this is a great opportunity to experience that again,” said Marquis. “You’ll be brought back to memories of being in Germany or even being at an Oktoberfest celebration in America. We’re bringing a little bit of Germany to both brands’ menus, and it’s a lot of fun.”

The Brass Tap’s “Taptoberfest” menu includes soft pretzels served with beer cheese and spicy mustard; fries or tots loaded with beer cheese, grilled sweet onions and applewood smoked bacon; the Taptoberfest Burger, which is topped with bacon jam, grilled sweet onions, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese; a bratwurst sandwich; and the Bratwurst Double Dawg, which is two grilled brats, beer cheese, spicy mustard, grilled sweet onions and sauerkraut on a hoagie roll.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s “Beeftoberfest” menu features fries loaded with beer cheese, grilled sweet onions and applewood smoked bacon; hot pretzels; an Oktoberfest grilled chicken sandwich, which features a beer-cheese-smothered grilled chicken breast, bacon and grilled sweet onions; the Oktoberfest Double Dawg; Bratwurst & Mash, which is two grilled brats with mashed potatoes, topped with grilled sweet onions, sauerkraut, mushrooms and savory gravy; and an Apple Blossom dessert.

“For Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, we wanted to find a fun way to bring all of the fall flavors to the table,” said Marquis. “Inspired by an apple strudel, the Apple Blossom includes apples, caramel sauce and crushed pretzels; all of that in one bite is definitely a must. The entire Oktoberfest menu lineup is exciting, but the dessert is definitely a go-to!”

The seasonal menu is the first major development Marquis has taken on since her promotion to Corporate Executive Chef, Director of Culinary Innovation. Stepping into this new role, Marquis brings multiple years of experience with FSC Franchise Co. as well as a wealth of experience in restaurants, catering and even the American Culinary Federation Olympic team, and she has big plans to continue to drive the company’s brands forward.

“We definitely eat with our eyes first,” explained Marquis. “I’m excited to think about how we can get people even more excited to eat at The Brass Tap and Beef ‘O’ Brady’s. Pictures are such a big deal in food now, especially with social media, and I’m going to be implementing some really cool concepts with both brands to really make sure audiences get that ‘Wow!’ factor when they see photos of our food.”

ABOUT FSC:

FSC Franchise Co. is the industry-leading franchisor behind Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap, with over 180 locations across the United States. Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, with 143 locations in 21 states, is a family sports pub concept that provides the perfect atmosphere for friends and families to watch the game and grab a bite. The Brass Tap, a craft beer bar and entertainment venue with 40 current locations in 16 states, is known for extensive localized brewery offerings, specialty cocktails and premium wines paired perfectly with a select menu of upscale shareables. 

ABOUT BEEF 'O' BRADY’S

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s is a franchise of family sports pubs that provides the perfect atmosphere for friends and families to watch the game and grab a bite. With a focus on providing value without sacrificing quality, the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s menu features delicious family favorites like award-winning wings, fresh Angus burgers, crisp salads, USDA Choice Cut sirloin, and grilled salmon, along with a kids’ menu and a full bar for the adults. Beef 'O' Brady's is strongly dedicated to community involvement through ongoing partnerships with local schools, youth sports leagues and other community groups. Beef 'O' Brady's currently operates 140 locations in 21 states. For more information about franchising opportunities, visit http://www.beefobradysfranchise.com/.

ABOUT THE BRASS TAP

The Brass Tap is a Tampa-based craft beer bar and entertainment venue known for its extensive localized brewery offerings, specialty cocktails and premium wines paired perfectly with a select menu of upscale shareables. Every location provides a unique space for social gatherings and entertainment, with an unparalleled atmosphere created through live music, trivia, sports, exclusive beer tastings and tap takeovers. For more than 10 years, The Brass Tap has offered franchise opportunities to qualified operators, continuing to grow its family of nearly 50 bars in 16 states. For more information, visit http://thebrasstapfranchise.com/.