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When Gary Long signed his first&nbsp;<a href="https://www.beefobradysfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=gary-long-beef-o-bradys-community-franchise-success-2732569" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Beef 'O' Brady's</a> franchise agreement in 2004, he wasn't sitting in a corporate office celebrating a new business venture. He was receiving chemotherapy. After taking early retirement from Verizon, where he worked as a division manager, Long was diagnosed with leukemia. While undergoing treatment in Tampa, he was already thinking about what came next and preparing to open three&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/beefobradys/info">Beef 'O' Brady's</a> restaurants."I spent about a year at Moffitt Cancer Center, and I actually signed my franchise agreement to open three Beef 'O' Brady's while I was doing chemotherapy,” Long said. “It's kind of funny how this all took place."After recovering, Long opened his first restaurant in Palatka, Florida. About a year and a half later, he opened a second location in Bushnell, followed by a third in Marianna. Each became one of the top-performing restaurants in the Beef 'O' Brady's system, with Bushnell and Marianna both reaching the No. 1 spot in sales.More than a decade later, Long faced another battle with cancer. Concerned about leaving multiple restaurants for his family to manage if something happened to him, he sold his Bushnell restaurant to FSC Franchise Co., which continues to operate it today. Rather than walking away, Long remained as general manager for nearly 10 years to help preserve the culture he had spent years creating.<h2>Choosing Communities, Not Markets</h2>Before opening his restaurants, Long drove through towns across Florida for months looking for the right locations. Instead of looking at population size or traffic, he looked for places where relationships still mattered."I looked for towns that had a Walmart but didn't have an Applebee's, Outback or Chili's," Long said. “My thinking was that if a community could support a Walmart, it could probably support a Beef 'O' Brady's. I never wanted to compete in a big city where you're just another restaurant. I wanted to be somewhere we could become part of the community.”Instead of putting most of his marketing budget into advertising, Long invested it directly into local organizations and the people they served. The first organizations he approached were FFA and 4-H, youth organizations that help students develop leadership skills through agriculture, livestock projects and community service.&nbsp;“Then we got involved with Little League, high school sports and the sheriff's department,” Long said. “We sponsored teams, helped work concession stands and supported community events. We wanted people to know we weren't just doing business there. We were part of the town.”In fact, there was a local tradition that grew out of those partnerships. Every year at the Sumter County Fair, Long purchased one of the pigs raised by a local FFA student. Before the auction ended, he posed for a photograph with the student and the animal. That picture was framed and added to a growing collection displayed throughout the Bushnell restaurant."If you walk into my Bushnell store, there are probably 100 pictures around the restaurant from kids we've supported over the years," Long said. "They're FFA kids, Little League players and families from the community. Now those kids have grown up, and they'll come in with their own children. They'll point to the wall and say, 'There's Daddy when he was in high school.' You just can't create that with advertising."<h2>Investing in Relationships</h2>Long’s accountant didn't always agree with the amount of money he spent supporting local organizations. To him, though, those sponsorships were never just another business expense."The CPA would tell me, 'You spent $25,000 last year on sponsorships and community events,'" Long said. “I'd tell him the payback was well worth it. You gain loyalty from your community, and I don't know what else you need in a small business to be successful.”That approach also caught the attention of Beef 'O' Brady's leadership. Long remembers executives visiting Bushnell and wondering how a restaurant in a town of its size consistently ranked among the highest-volume locations in the system."They'd come in and say, 'We don't even know where Bushnell is, but you're doing $2 million a year. How are you doing that? There aren't enough rooftops,'" Long said. "I'd tell them, 'We get 90% of the rooftops that are here.' In a big city, maybe you get 3%. That's the difference. If you support the community, the community supports you."<h2>Ownership Makes the Difference</h2>Long believes one of the biggest reasons his restaurants succeeded was that they were led by people who treated them like their own. "The biggest difference is the franchisee," he said. "When you're the owner, you're there because you care. You may work two hours one day or eight hours the next, but you're invested."That's how Long approached his managers, too. When he hired&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-obrien-1b6b9841/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=gary-long-beef-o-bradys-community-franchise-success-2732569" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Scott O'Brien</a> to run the Marianna restaurant, he gave him an opportunity to earn a share of the profits and eventually buy the business. Years later, O'Brien purchased the restaurant and continued growing with the Beef 'O' Brady's brand."I always wanted people to feel like they were building something for themselves," Long said. “If they feel like they're part of it, they treat it differently. That ownership mentality is huge.”Today, Long measures success differently than he did when he first opened his restaurants. Sales awards eventually fade. The photographs on the walls remain."I was talking to a customer not long ago, and right behind him was a picture of him from when he was a kid," Long said. “He was there with his wife and his own children, showing them the photo. That's something no marketing campaign can ever replace. That's what being part of a community looks like.” 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; &nbsp;

How Gary Long Built a Top Beef 'O' Brady's Restaurant

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After signing his franchise agreement while undergoing chemotherapy, Gary Long spent two decades building relationships that still bring families back through the door.


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When Gary Long signed his first&nbsp;<a href="https://www.beefobradysfranchise.com/">Beef 'O' Brady's</a> franchise agreement in 2004, he wasn't sitting in a corporate office celebrating a new business venture. He was receiving chemotherapy. After taking early retirement from Verizon, where he worked as a division manager, Long was diagnosed with leukemia. While undergoing treatment in Tampa, he was already thinking about what came next and preparing to open three&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/beefobradys/info">Beef 'O' Brady's</a> restaurants."I spent about a year at Moffitt Cancer Center, and I actually signed my franchise agreement to open three Beef 'O' Brady's while I was doing chemotherapy,” Long said. “It's kind of funny how this all took place."After recovering, Long opened his first restaurant in Palatka, Florida. About a year and a half later, he opened a second location in Bushnell, followed by a third in Marianna. Each became one of the top-performing restaurants in the Beef 'O' Brady's system, with Bushnell and Marianna both reaching the No. 1 spot in sales.More than a decade later, Long faced another battle with cancer. Concerned about leaving multiple restaurants for his family to manage if something happened to him, he sold his Bushnell restaurant to FSC Franchise Co., which continues to operate it today. Rather than walking away, Long remained as general manager for nearly 10 years to help preserve the culture he had spent years creating.<h2>Choosing Communities, Not Markets</h2>Before opening his restaurants, Long drove through towns across Florida for months looking for the right locations. Instead of looking at population size or traffic, he looked for places where relationships still mattered."I looked for towns that had a Walmart but didn't have an Applebee's, Outback or Chili's," Long said. “My thinking was that if a community could support a Walmart, it could probably support a Beef 'O' Brady's. I never wanted to compete in a big city where you're just another restaurant. I wanted to be somewhere we could become part of the community.”Instead of putting most of his marketing budget into advertising, Long invested it directly into local organizations and the people they served. The first organizations he approached were FFA and 4-H, youth organizations that help students develop leadership skills through agriculture, livestock projects and community service.&nbsp;“Then we got involved with Little League, high school sports and the sheriff's department,” Long said. “We sponsored teams, helped work concession stands and supported community events. We wanted people to know we weren't just doing business there. We were part of the town.”In fact, there was a local tradition that grew out of those partnerships. Every year at the Sumter County Fair, Long purchased one of the pigs raised by a local FFA student. Before the auction ended, he posed for a photograph with the student and the animal. That picture was framed and added to a growing collection displayed throughout the Bushnell restaurant."If you walk into my Bushnell store, there are probably 100 pictures around the restaurant from kids we've supported over the years," Long said. "They're FFA kids, Little League players and families from the community. Now those kids have grown up, and they'll come in with their own children. They'll point to the wall and say, 'There's Daddy when he was in high school.' You just can't create that with advertising."<h2>Investing in Relationships</h2>Long’s accountant didn't always agree with the amount of money he spent supporting local organizations. To him, though, those sponsorships were never just another business expense."The CPA would tell me, 'You spent $25,000 last year on sponsorships and community events,'" Long said. “I'd tell him the payback was well worth it. You gain loyalty from your community, and I don't know what else you need in a small business to be successful.”That approach also caught the attention of Beef 'O' Brady's leadership. Long remembers executives visiting Bushnell and wondering how a restaurant in a town of its size consistently ranked among the highest-volume locations in the system."They'd come in and say, 'We don't even know where Bushnell is, but you're doing $2 million a year. How are you doing that? There aren't enough rooftops,'" Long said. "I'd tell them, 'We get 90% of the rooftops that are here.' In a big city, maybe you get 3%. That's the difference. If you support the community, the community supports you."<h2>Ownership Makes the Difference</h2>Long believes one of the biggest reasons his restaurants succeeded was that they were led by people who treated them like their own. "The biggest difference is the franchisee," he said. "When you're the owner, you're there because you care. You may work two hours one day or eight hours the next, but you're invested."That's how Long approached his managers, too. When he hired&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-obrien-1b6b9841/">Scott O'Brien</a> to run the Marianna restaurant, he gave him an opportunity to earn a share of the profits and eventually buy the business. Years later, O'Brien purchased the restaurant and continued growing with the Beef 'O' Brady's brand."I always wanted people to feel like they were building something for themselves," Long said. “If they feel like they're part of it, they treat it differently. That ownership mentality is huge.”Today, Long measures success differently than he did when he first opened his restaurants. Sales awards eventually fade. The photographs on the walls remain."I was talking to a customer not long ago, and right behind him was a picture of him from when he was a kid," Long said. “He was there with his wife and his own children, showing them the photo. That's something no marketing campaign can ever replace. That's what being part of a community looks like.” 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; &nbsp;

When it comes to any business, feedback is one of the most critical tools to analyze whether something is working or not. In franchising, it falls on existing franchisees to provide insight into what their experience has been like in promoting long-term growth. That open line of communication truly shows the franchisor whether the system and business are providing sustainable value to the operators.For&nbsp;<a href="https://beefobradysfranchise.com/">Beef ‘O’ Brady’s</a>, recent franchisee survey results serve up a compelling argument that the brand continues to earn franchisee confidence as it scales.“We stumbled into a&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/beefobradys/info">Beef ‘O’ Brady’s</a> in Florida a little over 20 years ago, and it was just a different experience,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-verkler-0967a888/">David Verkler</a>, a two-unit operator in Illinois since 2006. “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 positive experience is reflected in the brand’s most recent franchisee survey. Overall satisfaction reached 87%, up from 80% a year earlier and 84% in the previous survey.<h2>Franchisee Confidence Remains Strong</h2>Not only are franchisees satisfied with the brand, but they also have strong confidence in the support and leadership team. When analyzing the opportunity to reinvest with the restaurant, that feedback is coming from franchisees who have firsthand experience working with the leadership team. They understand both the difficulties and ease that comes from following the system.Knowing what they know now, 80% stated that they would still invest in Beef ‘O’ Brady’s if given the chance again. This began with a strong showing during the recruitment process for Verkler and fellow franchisee Amit Khanna.“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.”For Verkler, the dynamic between the corporate team and franchisees was a strong sticking point when exploring the opportunity. It really stuck with him throughout the process. “It wasn’t like an ‘us versus them’ environment,” he said. “From a business perspective, that was really inviting to us.”<h2>A Brand Franchisees Recommend</h2>Confidence in a franchise system isn’t just reflected in reinvesting; it can also be measured by whether current franchisees would recommend it to others. That sentiment can be very telling to the trust and systems that have been put in place.In the case of Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, 80% said that they would recommend the franchise opportunity to a prospective franchisee based on the survey. This year’s number represents a significant increase from last year’s 74%.“The name brand has been very rewarding,” Khanna said. “We’ve been busy from day one without any marketing.”Verkler echoed the same feeling regarding support from the corporate team. Whether it’s operations, marketing or anything in between, all questions were welcomed. It speaks to the support that you get with a strong franchise system.“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.”Building this brand advocacy reflects a strong relationship between the franchisor and franchisee and demonstrates the effectiveness of the systems in place.Survey results like these speak to the support franchisees feel in critical areas such as operations, marketing, and training. For Beef ’O’ Brady’s, the survey results reinforce the brand’s focus on creating a collaborative environment where franchisees can grow their businesses while remaining connected to the broader system.While the story of a brand can be told from a variety of perspectives, metrics often have the biggest voice, and more specifically, results such as these that signal clearly how franchisees feel. The numbers speak to franchisees’ belief in the brand’s direction and ability to support long-term success. When it comes to prospective franchisees, that confidence radiating from current franchisees is one of the biggest indicators to move forward because they see a brand positioned for the future.To learn more about franchising opportunities with Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://beefobradysfranchise.com/">https://beefobradysfranchise.com/</a>.

With 87% satisfaction and strong leadership support, rising survey numbers prove that Beef ’O’ Brady’s builds the trust required for long-term growth.

What Franchisee Satisfaction Says About Beef ’O’ Brady’s Long-Term Stability

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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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Franchisee Trust Drove 24 Agreements in 2025 Affirming FSC Franchise Co.'s 2026 Opportunities

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TUSCALOOSA, AL (June 25, 2026)&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="https://www.beefobradysfranchise.com/">Beef ‘O’ Brady’s</a>, the 125-unit family-friendly sports pub franchise, is continuing its growth with a new franchise agreement in Tuscaloosa. The development is led by Mitul Patel, a local restaurant owner. After owning a local restaurant in the area prior to this, Patel is thrilled to join the&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/beefobradys/info">Beef ‘O’ Brady’s</a> family and grow the business in the lively college town.&nbsp;“We are very excited to officially open in Tuscaloosa and bring Beef ‘O’ Brady’s family-friendly sports bar atmosphere to this big community,” said Patel. “As the ‘City of Champions’ with a huge football presence, this city supports local spots immensely, and our location is meant for all ages, from families and local groups to students. The new location will feature a varied menu, over 30 large-screen TVs, and future plans for trivia, karaoke, and live music. We are focused on creating local jobs and heavily supporting our schools, youth sports, and local charities.”By shifting to the franchise model after years of operating their independent restaurant, the owner group is filling a gap in the Tuscaloosa market with the support of the brand itself: a community-centric space where families, local groups, and sports fans can gather without the rowdy atmosphere of a traditional sports bar. The new McFarland Boulevard venue is built specifically around the local game day culture, featuring scratch-made burgers, wings, and tacos alongside TVs to catch lively Alabama game days.“We’re excited to announce additional expansion within Alabama. Beef ‘O’ Brady’s leads the casual dining industry with quality and value, and we know the model will be well-received in the Tuscaloosa market,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-elliott-7365a6b/">Chris Elliott</a>, CEO. “Mitul brings valuable experience and a uniquely local perspective, and we’re proud to partner with him.”The Tuscaloosa franchise agreement is a milestone for the brand, representing Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 10th location in Alabama. Patel’s location is part of a larger growth trend. With capacity for another 3 restaurants across Alabama and 26 locations currently in development nationwide, Beef ‘O’ Brady’s is steadily widening its reach, focusing on growth across the Southeast with passionate, community-oriented entrepreneurs.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 more than 120 locations in 21 states. For more information about franchising opportunities, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.beefobradysfranchise.com/.">https://www.beefobradysfranchise.com/.</a>&nbsp;

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

Mitul Patel, local restaurant owner, will bring the family-friendly sports pub to Tuscaloosa, Alabama.                 


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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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