Franchises /Food /Misc. Full-Service Restaurants

Beef O'Brady's Family Sports Pub

At a Glance

Products & Services: Family sports restaurant

Number of Locations: 217

Total Investment: $206.5K - 826.5K

Founded: 1985

Began Franchising: 1998

About Beef O'Brady's Family Sports Pub

In 1985, Jim Mellody and his wife Jeanette opened the first Beef O'Brady's, an Irish-themed family sports pub, in Brandon, Florida. Franchising of the concept began in 1998. Beef O'Brady's restaurants feature multiple television sets to allow guests to watch sports, as well as game rooms to entertain children.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S.	Canadian	International	Company Owned
2011	213	0	0	4
2009	257	0	0	4

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $206,500 - $826,500
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable

Financial Requirements

Net Worth: $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $125,000

Operations

10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20 - 30. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators).

Financing Type	In-House	Third Party
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Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 8 weeks.

Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives, Lease Negotiation

Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,