We are a casual family sports pub concept. Our stores are run by owner/operators who are hard working and like people. We serve Buffalo-style chicken wings, sandwiches, salads, beer and wine.
Franchise Profile
The Birth of 'O' Brady's
Great accomplishments often originate from a simple, sound idea.
In 1985 it happened with Jim Mellody. He had been the owner of a small Italian restaurant near the University of Tampa when he decided to purchase a sandwich shop near Brandon, Florida. Jim knew he wanted a limited but appetizing and affordable menu. He also understood the importance of listening to his customers.
With a receptive attitude to what they liked, he added a sandwich here, eliminated one there. It worked. Business was good and getting better. And then, confident in the quality of his own special recipe for Buffalo style chicken wings, he featured it as the newest item on his modest menu. That really worked.
The response was sensational. The neighborhood communities quickly embraced thissmall "local" sandwich shop. They likedthe food, service and attitude. Then Jim added asports theme to the established, comfortable atmosphereand the first Beef'O'Brady's® Family Sports Pub was born.And the name, Beef'O'Brady's®, that was all in the family as well. Brady was Mellody's mother's maiden name.Jeanette, Jim's wife,conceived the name, and therestas they say, is history.
A history of growth and opportunity.
Established:
1985
Franchising Since:
1998
Franchised Units:
227
Start-up Cost:
Low: $125,000 High: $250,000
Total Investment:
Low: $375,000 High: $600,000
Financial Assistance:
Beef O'Brady's has established financial contacts with several lenders, both private and SBA.
Contact:
Diane Phibbs
Contact Title:
Director, Franchise Sales
Secondary Contact:
Valerie Coleman
Title:
Manager, Franchise Sales
Training:
Our owners complete a nine-week training program including Beef's University. Our corporate training team provides five days of on-site staff training and opening assistance.
Qualifications Needed:
Keys to Success: Owner commitment and training, employee training, local marketing, quality site in healthy market, adequate capitalization and organizational structure, entrepreneurial attitude.
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