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<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpesh-bhandari-73a4055b/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=fsr-magazine-franchisee-to-open-the-second-largest-beef-o-bradys-in-the-country-2728104" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Kalpesh Bhandari</a>, an experienced retail and hospitality entrepreneur, is opening the nation’s second largest&nbsp;<a href="http://www.beefobradysfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=fsr-magazine-franchisee-to-open-the-second-largest-beef-o-bradys-in-the-country-2728104" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Beef ‘O’ Brady’s</a> restaurant in Alabama.More than just a family-friendly sports pub, Bhandari says the new restaurant will be “a place where families can have quality time, enjoy sports, and participate in various activities.”“Bhandari’s ambitious franchise location at Fob James Drive will be the second-largest&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/beefobradys/info">Beef ‘O’ Brady’s</a> restaurant in the U.S., with a floorplan of 6,500 square feet and a 2,500 square foot patio,”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fsrmagazine.com/growth/franchising/franchisee-to-open-the-second-largest-beef-o-bradys-in-the-country/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=fsr-magazine-franchisee-to-open-the-second-largest-beef-o-bradys-in-the-country-2728104" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">FSR Magazine said</a>. “According to Bhandari, it will also be a significant source of employment in the Valley, providing an estimated 45-50 full-time jobs.”This growth is part of Beef ‘O’ Brady’s larger growth story. The franchise currently has 143 restaurants open across 21 states, and it continues to grow steadily. Bhandari’s location will be the 11th for the state, but if it does well, he said he plans to continue growing with the concept, opening new Beef ‘O’ Brady’s restaurants to serve the surrounding communities.Read the full article&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fsrmagazine.com/growth/franchising/franchisee-to-open-the-second-largest-beef-o-bradys-in-the-country/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=fsr-magazine-franchisee-to-open-the-second-largest-beef-o-bradys-in-the-country-2728104" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.For more information about franchising opportunities, visit<a href="http://www.beefobradysfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=fsr-magazine-franchisee-to-open-the-second-largest-beef-o-bradys-in-the-country-2728104" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;http://www.beefobradysfranchise.com/</a>.

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Kalpesh Bhandari is bringing Alabama the second-largest Beef ‘O’ Brady’s in the system, combining family-friendly dining, sports and community-focused activities.

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Veteran Hospitality Leader Mangesh Patel Sets Sights on Central Georgia With Major Multi-Unit Deal

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MACON, Ga.&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="https://www.beefobradysfranchise.com/">Beef ‘O’ Brady’s</a>, the 120-plus unit family sports pub franchise, has signed a six-unit area development agreement with longtime hospitality operator and developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mangesh-patel-9368569/">Mangesh Patel</a>, setting the stage for momentous expansion of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fscfranchiseco.com/">FSC Franchise Co.</a> sports pub concept across Central Georgia. Patel will open two&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/beefobradys/info">Beef ‘O’ Brady’s</a> locations in Macon, Georgia, along with additional restaurants planned for Forsyth, Milledgeville, Dublin and Thomson.&nbsp;The partnership pairs the brand with an operator whose career spans restaurants, hotels and mixed-use development. Patel’s extensive restaurant industry and development experience, including multi-unit Macon efforts with brands like Huey Magoo’s premium chicken tenders, allows him to oversee site selection, construction and ongoing operations with confidence.“I’ve been in the restaurant business since 1978. I’ve owned multiple types of restaurants in the past and I’ve been in the hotel business since 1980. I also own a construction company,” Patel said. “I used to own four full-service restaurants in the Atlanta area, which I sold in 2018. So, I decided to move into franchising instead.”Patel was introduced to the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s brand while working on a development project in Alabama, where he is currently building a Beef ‘O’ Brady’s alongside other hospitality assets. It was a flashpoint experience that prompted a closer look at the brand concept and its operational fundamentals. Ultimately, Patel was drawn to Beef ‘O’ Brady’s appeal to a wide customer base via its unique combination of a sports bar atmosphere within a family-friendly environment.“I went and tried the food and looked closely at the menu,” Patel said. “It’s not a labor-intensive menu. And every item I tasted was very good. Most restaurants don’t really cater to kids but Beef ‘O’ Brady’s does. They have a game room and other features that attract families.”From a development perspective, Patel plans to focus on standalone Beef ‘O’ Brady’s locations rather than inline spaces, often pairing them with hotels and complementary restaurant concepts.The first two restaurant locations are planned for Macon, Georgia, with sites on Hartley Bridge Road and Bass Road. Construction is already underway at the Hartley Bridge location as part of a larger overall development plan.“All six sites are active,” Patel said. “It’s aggressive. But I believe we can complete all of them within the next three years.”Patel’s site selection strategy places an emphasis on the area’s unique mixture of daily traffic, nearby employers and hotel density. Design work is underway for the first restaurant, which Patel expects to open within six months of final approvals, with additional locations set to open by 2027.“We’re thrilled to welcome Mangesh Patel to the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s family," said FSC Franchise Co. CEO&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-elliott-7365a6b/">Chris Elliott</a>. "His decades of experience in restaurants, hotels and multi-unit development make him the ideal partner to bring our family-friendly sports pub concept to Central Georgia. With Mangesh’s strategic vision and operational expertise, we’re confident these six new locations will set a new standard for growth and guest experience within FSC’s scalable multi-brand platform."ABOUT FSC FRANCHISE CO.Founded in Tampa, Florida, FSC Franchise Co. is a leading multi-brand franchisor driving growth and innovation across three dynamic restaurant concepts — Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, The Brass Tap and Newk’s Eatery. With more than 270 locations nationwide, FSC brings together decades of expertise in hospitality, franchising and community engagement under one unified platform. Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, with 120-plus family sports pub locations, serves up classic comfort food and community spirit in a neighborhood-friendly setting. The Brass Tap is a 50-plus-unit American tavern concept that offers an extensive menu of drinks and food in a vibrant atmosphere. Newk’s Eatery, a 100-unit fast-casual brand founded in Jackson, Mississippi, brings fresh, handcrafted food to guests with a focus on quality ingredients, digital convenience and hospitality. Together, FSC’s brands are redefining what it means to grow a scalable, community-driven restaurant portfolio — offering franchisees the opportunity to diversify within a powerful ecosystem of proven concepts. To learn more, visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fscfranchiseco.com/">https://www.fscfranchiseco.com/</a>.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 120-plus locations in 21 states. For more information about franchising opportunities, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.beefobradysfranchise.com/">http://www.beefobradysfranchise.com/</a>.

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With a career spanning full-service restaurants, hotels and multi-unit development, Patel brings a strategic, family-focused approach to Beef 'O' Brady's Macon Area expansion.

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<a href="https://beefobradysfranchise.com/">Beef ‘O’ Brady’s</a> signed a six-unit deal in Central Georgia with franchisee&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mangesh-patel-9368569/">Mangesh Patel</a>. The agreement is part of the brand’s larger plans to grow across the Southeast,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_news/beef-o-brady-s-charts-southeast-growth-with-six-unit-georgia-deal/article_285d2fe6-637b-4b72-b4dd-1855daf00a7e.html">Franchise Times recently reported</a>.Patel brings over four decades of hospitality and operational experience to the restaurant. He began his career in 1979 in Queens, New York, and later moved to North Carolina to operate restaurants and hotels. When he moved to the Atlanta metro in 2003, he developed food and hospitality brands across Georgia, including a five-unit Huey Magoo’s agreement in Macon. He plans to keep the momentum going in Macon and nearby cities with&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/beefobradys/info">Beef ‘O’ Brady’s</a>.“I like the concept of a family-type sports bar, and what they have put together is wonderful,” Patel said.Patel’s first two restaurants are planned for Macon and are scheduled to open within the year, with plans to open another three in 2027. The restaurants are planned for Dublin, Forsyth, Macon, Milledgeville and Thomson.Beef ‘O’ Brady’s tends to resonate in smaller towns. Other than Macon, the cities each have a population of less than 17,000.&nbsp;“These towns are all really the bullseye-sized towns for Beef ‘O’ Brady’s,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-sirlouis-0189a519/">Scott SirLouis</a>, chief operating officer of parent company&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fscfranchiseco.com/">FSC Franchise Co</a>. “We were really excited because Mangesh has a long background in the restaurant industry … he’s someone that gets entrepreneurship and gets business but also gets hospitality and how to succeed in the restaurant industry.”The franchise has seen growing interest in the Southeast. It expects to open between eight and 10 stores this year.&nbsp;“It’s been a really good time for us,” SirLouis said.&nbsp;Read the full article&nbsp;<a href="https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_news/beef-o-brady-s-charts-southeast-growth-with-six-unit-georgia-deal/article_285d2fe6-637b-4b72-b4dd-1855daf00a7e.html">here</a>.&nbsp;To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/beefobradys/info.">https://1851franchise.com/beefobradys/info.</a>&nbsp;

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Veteran operator Mangesh Patel will develop six Beef ‘O’ Brady’s locations across Central Georgia, with the first two restaurants slated to open in Macon within the year.

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Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Continues National Growth With New Franchise Awarded in Tuscaloosa

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With over 40 years of operating history and guests returning nearly five times per month on average,&nbsp;<a href="https://beefobradysfranchise.com/">Beef ‘O’ Brady’s</a> has given franchise owners around the country the opportunity to invest in their future while contributing to their local communities. Two of those franchisees are&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-verkler-0967a888/">David Verkler</a> and Amit Khanna.&nbsp;Verkler and his wife,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-verkler-33952914/">Maria</a>, have been part of the&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/beefobradys/info">Beef 'O' Brady's</a> family since 2006, when they opened their first location in Bourbonnais, Illinois. After years of success, the couple decided to open a second location in Champaign, Illinois, in 2025, nearly 20 years later.&nbsp;Khanna, who previously owned other restaurant concepts, started his Beef ‘O’ Brady’s journey more recently, opening in St. Petersburg, Florida, this February. After moving to the area from Colorado, Khanna explored franchise ownership, and the quick responsiveness of the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s team stood out to him.&nbsp;Both operators point to the same core reasons behind their investment: a concept that resonates with families and a support system that shows up in real time.&nbsp;<h2>A Concept That Stood Out From the Start</h2>Verkler and his family first found Beef ‘O’ Brady’s during a visit to Florida, and the experience left a lasting impression. At the time, he was a police officer, while his wife was exploring a career change that would allow her to spend more time closer to home. The brand offered something that felt different from other restaurant concepts they had seen.“We stumbled into a Beef ‘O’ Brady’s in Florida a little over 20 years ago, and it was just a different experience,” Verkler said. “It was more family-oriented, family-friendly. We had two small kids, and it was a place where you could actually bring them without feeling out of place.”That early visit ultimately shaped their decision to become franchisees in 2005, followed by the opening of their first location the next year. Beyond the family-friendly atmosphere, Verkler said the company’s culture stood out just as much as the concept itself, particularly the way corporate and franchisees worked together.“It wasn’t like an ‘us versus them’ environment,” Verkler said. “From a business perspective, that was really inviting to us.”Khanna’s decision was shaped by direct interactions with the corporate team during his search. What began as an initial inquiry quickly turned into a hands-on experience that gave him confidence in the brand’s responsiveness and support.“I spoke to Beef ‘O’ Brady’s in the morning, and within an hour they met me at the site,” Khanna said. “I was very impressed.”That level of engagement continued as he evaluated multiple locations before moving forward. Khanna said the team remained present throughout the process, offering consistent support that extended well beyond phone calls.“They were very patient, very supportive at every single move,” he said. “They don’t just support you over the phone. They come and actually help you out whenever needed.”Today, Beef ‘O’ Brady’s has more than 125 locations open, additional units in development and white space available across key U.S. markets. It offers franchisees the opportunity to secure territory in a proven concept that continues to resonate with families, sports fans and local communities. Verkler saw an opportunity to bring something new to his Illinois market early on, while Khanna identified white space in his part of the Tampa Bay area.“The name brand has been very rewarding,” Khanna said. “We’ve been busy from day one without any marketing.”<h2>Support That Goes Beyond the Basics</h2>Franchisees say one of the biggest advantages of Beef ‘O’ Brady’s is how easy it is to get answers. Corporate is accessible, other operators are willing to help and owners are not left to figure things out on their own. That kind of support can make a real difference in both day-to-day operations and bigger long-term decisions.“If you have a question about operations or marketing, there’s really an open-door policy,” Verkler said. “Emails get answered quickly. Phone calls get returned promptly. There’s always somebody there to help you figure things out.”Khanna said that hands-on support continued into the opening. When business came in stronger than expected, the corporate team stayed longer than planned to help him keep up. That meant a lot to him and gave him even more confidence in the brand.“They provided me with three extra weeks of support,” Khanna said. “They listen to you and they actually come out and help you when needed.”<h2>Built for Community Connection</h2>Beef ‘O’ Brady’s focuses heavily on local engagement, which Verkler says has played a major role in his success over time. Instead of relying solely on traditional advertising, the brand encourages franchisees to get involved in the community and attend local events regularly. This helps create familiarity with customers and reinforces the brand’s family-friendly positioning.“It’s grassroots marketing — working with schools, sponsoring teams, doing spirit nights and fundraising,” he said. “That community involvement really takes hold.”That local presence does more than bring in customers. It creates a sense of purpose that extends beyond day-to-day operations and positions the restaurant as part of the community fabric. Khanna has seen a similar response, even in the early days of opening his location in a new market.“People know the brand, they know the food, and they’re happy we’re here,” he said. “We’ve been busy from day one without any marketing.”<h2>Why They Invested and Why They’d Do It Again</h2>The decision to invest in Beef ‘O’ Brady’s came down to a combination of factors, including a concept that resonated on a personal level, a team that remained engaged throughout the process and a model built around community connection. For both franchisees, those elements worked together to build confidence early on, before they ever opened their doors.&nbsp;Over time, that initial impression has been reinforced through their day-to-day experience as operators. With the backing of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fscfranchiseco.com/">FSC Franchise Co.</a>, Beef ‘O’ Brady’s franchisees have support as they grow in their local markets.&nbsp;&nbsp;“They’ve been amazing,” Khanna said. “I can’t ask for more.”To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/beefobradys/info">https://1851franchise.com/beefobradys/info</a>.&nbsp;

Beef 'O' Brady's franchisees benefit from loyal guests who return an average of five times per month and a corporate team whose support goes beyond the average brand. 

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<a href="http://www.beefobradysfranchise.com/">Beef ‘O’ Brady’s</a>, the neighborhood sports pub franchise, has built a strong business model by delivering true value to its guests in the context of a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. The menu features countless favorites and an ongoing rotation of weekly specials that keep guests engaged. This baseline, combined with the influence of franchise operators who become the “mayors of their cities” and consistently engage with existing and potential guests, positions&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/beefobradys/info">Beef ‘O’ Brady’s</a> as a high-potential franchise opportunity.<h2>An Accessible Investment Model</h2>The profit potential of a Beef ‘O’ Brady’s is impacted by multiple factors, including the initial investment.The leadership team has intentionally built an efficient model, making the estimated initial investment ($812,850 to $1,457,375, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document) more accessible than that of many full-service restaurants.Beef 'O' Brady's also offers flexibility in the real estate process. Franchise owners can reduce startup costs by pursuing in-line locations and conversion opportunities instead of freestanding new-builds.That flexibility carries into the broader opening process. With the full support of the franchisor, franchisees can make strategic spending decisions as they prepare to open, saving funds without skimping on the details that make Beef ‘O’ Brady’s special to the community.<h2>The Value-Driven, Community-Focused Advantage</h2>Once open, Beef ‘O’ Brady’s franchisees leverage a local identity, becoming integrated in their communities by sponsoring little leagues and hosting school spirit nights. This serves as built-in marketing, building goodwill, boosting word-of-mouth awareness and ultimately giving owners a competitive advantage that can’t be achieved any other way.&nbsp;This “neighborhood spot” or “third place” reputation is largely built through heavy, ongoing involvement from owners and their teams, but once it’s established, it’s invaluable.Beef ‘O’ Brady’s commitment to value only drives this narrative forward once guests step into the restaurant. The menu is built to capture multiple dayparts, catering to anything from a quick work lunch to a casual family night watching the game, and a calendar of daily deals, like Burger Mondays and Wing Wednesdays, takes the guesswork out of the equation for guests.&nbsp;This encourages consistent traffic throughout the week, not just on weekends, and drives guest frequency to nearly five visits per month. So, guests are visiting, on average, more than once a week, and franchisees benefit from steady, predictable traffic and demand. What does this mean for the numbers?<h2>How Much Can I Make as a Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Franchisee?</h2>Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document provides the data behind these patterns.According to the 2025 FDD, the 97 franchised sports pubs operating for the entirety of FY 2024 reported the following gross sales:<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Average</td><td>Median</td><td>High</td><td>Low</td></tr><tr><td>$1,700,296</td><td>$1,580,331</td><td>$3,934,346</td><td>$720,942</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Of the 97 measured franchises, 44 met or exceeded the average adjusted gross sales number.For additional context, Beef ‘O’ Brady’s discloses average cost of goods sold and cost of labor for mature, company-owned locations. For 2024, the brand reported the following:<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>Average COGS</td><td>Median COGS</td><td>High COGS</td><td>Low COGS</td><td>Average COL</td><td>Median COL</td><td>High COL</td><td>Low COL</td></tr><tr><td>Gross Sales Above $2M</td><td>30.3%</td><td>30.27%</td><td>30.87%</td><td>29.83%</td><td>26.6%</td><td>26.88%</td><td>27.67%</td><td>25.07%</td></tr><tr><td>Gross Sales Between $1.5M and $2M</td><td>29.8%</td><td>29.97%</td><td>30.83%</td><td>27.66%</td><td>26.7%</td><td>27.45%</td><td>29.26%</td><td>22.83%</td></tr><tr><td>Gross Sales Below $1.5M</td><td>30.4%</td><td>30.28%</td><td>31.91%</td><td>28.2%</td><td>30.1%</td><td>30.12%</td><td>32.04%</td><td>26.06%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>The financial data shown in the 2025 FDD backs a clear narrative: Beef ‘O’ Brady’s is a community favorite with a business model backed by decades of experience. With average adjusted gross sales for mature franchised pubs exceeding $1.7 million in 2024, the brand continues to demonstrate staying power in the competitive casual dining sector.Balancing an accessible initial investment with a high-frequency guest model, Beef ‘O’ Brady’s offers strong ROI potential and the tools dedicated owners need to drive strong top-line revenue and maintain healthy margins.To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/beefobradys/info">https://1851franchise.com/beefobradys/info</a>.&nbsp;

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