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After 20 Years in Franchising, These Multi-Brand Owners Found Their Perfect Fit in The Brass Tap

The Brass Tap stood out for its atmosphere, flexibility and neighborhood appeal — qualities Hely and Hiral Patel couldn’t find in any other concept.

Victoria Campisi

By Victoria Campisi

Staff Writer

December 3, 2025

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