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The latter half of March brings about two certainties for sports fans: filling out an NCAA basketball bracket based on which mascots look the coolest and getting some great food spreads ready for actually enjoying the games themselves.

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A family-friendly sports bar and restaurant chain is opening a second St. Pete location near Tyrone Square mall.

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The Brass Tap will be hosting watch parties during the March Madness tournament.

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A popular family-style sports pub is making its way to Milledgeville. An Atlanta-based restaurateur has announced his plans for a Beef ‘O’ Brady’s location in town.

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Selection Sunday is coming up -- if you're searching for the perfect game day spread to kick off March Madness, look no further! From crispy wings you can't stop eating to nachos that will make you the top scorer among your team, all the ingredients for a successful watch party start with Beef 'O' Brady's.

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While the food and beverage market remains volatile for many brands, the American tavern franchise leverages an upscale beverage program and elevated menu in an economically savvy model.

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The growing American tavern franchise fills a void in the market with an elevated culinary and beverage experience and an accessible, community-focused atmosphere.

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Join us for an exclusive webinar with 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills and Scott SirLouis, COO of FSC Franchise Co., to explore the dual-brand opportunity this parent company offers with Beef ’O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap — two complementary concepts built around Food. Sports. Community.

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In an industry where most restaurant brands struggle to survive a decade, Beef 'O' Brady’s is entering its 40th year still growing, still profitable and still deeply tied to the communities that built it.

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The franchisor is reportedly interested in adding a fourth restaurant concept to its platform.

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Bloomin' Brands veteran John Massari will lead finance and accounting for Beef 'O' Brady's, The Brass Tap and Newk's Eatery, sharpening FSC's financial model as the 280-unit portfolio expands.

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The 2025 Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report is out. Check out the annual ranking of the 500 largest restaurant chains in the U.S. by annual system sales.

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Newk's Eatery CEO Frank Paci joins Fast Casual Nation to discuss how the 98-location chain is adapting to major industry shifts.

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In the nearly 18 months since FSC Franchise Co. acquired Newk’s Eatery, the brand has taken steps to boost store-level margins and is finding ways to drive top-line sales. On the development front, a new franchisee in Georgia is preparing for his first Newk’s as part of a three-unit commitment.

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The restaurant industry is no stranger to challenges, but in recent years, economic headwinds have intensified, forcing operators to rethink their strategies for survival and growth.

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In 2025, the restaurant industry is at a crossroads. Battered by economic headwinds, shifting consumer behaviors, and rising costs, many chains are realizing that bigger isn't always better.

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Newk’s Eatery, the nearly 100-unit family-focused fast-casual dining concept, is closing out 2024 on a high note.

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FSC Franchise Co., the parent company of Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap, is celebrating a milestone year as 2024 draws to a close.

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