Beef 'O' Brady's^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2025

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What Is Beef 'O' Brady's?

Beef 'O' Brady's is a Family Sports Pub franchise centered on a sports-pub, family-oriented atmosphere. Franchisees operate under the franchisor's proprietary System and Confidential Operating Manual, either as single-unit franchises or under area development agreements, and must operate each franchised business at an approved site. Franchisees must obtain and maintain licenses to sell liquor, beer and wine, making alcohol sales an explicit revenue stream and subjecting operations to applicable alcohol-related laws and liabilities.

Beef 'O' Brady's Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchisor offers exceptionally thorough onboarding, a perfect 100 on Training and Support and 366 initial training hours, but requires materially higher startup capital, with an Item 7 minimum of $812,850 and a $249,950 minimum assets requirement, both in the top 10%.

Pros

The franchisor scores 100 on Training & Support and provides 366 initial training hours, both well above typical (top quarter/top 10%), indicating very thorough onboarding and operational support.

The initial franchise fee range of $0–$25,000 is well below typical for Food & Beverage (bottom 5–10%), leaving you with more cash on hand for build-out and working capital.

No disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisor enforcement actions, and no government penalties are all well below typical for Food & Beverage (bottom 5%), giving the system a clean legal and regulatory record.

Cons

The Item 7 total minimum of $812,850 and minimum assets requirement of $249,950 are both well above typical (top 10%), meaning you'll need materially more upfront capital and likely larger financing than most franchise opportunities.

There are 26 company-owned units, well above typical for ALL (top 10%); a high corporate ownership level can indicate the franchisor favors corporate expansion over growing the franchise base and should be clarified with management.

There were 2 outlet non-renewals, well above typical for Food & Beverage (top 10%), which suggests some operators chose not to continue under renewal terms and is worth probing during due diligence.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

Beef 'O' Brady's reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

51/100

Good

Beef 'O' Brady's grants a non-exclusive protected territory: a single Family Sports Pub site within a 3-mile radius of the approved site. The franchisor retains rights to develop nearby units and to sell via e-commerce and alternative channels, requires written approval for relocations, and permits outside solicitation but limits sales to the physical pub, affecting market density.

Training & Support

100

Excellent

The brand provides a comprehensive 366-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three managerial staff members for launch. The program includes on-site launch support to ensure operational readiness (additional on-site support fees apply), with travel and lodging expenses managed by the franchisee.

Franchisee Stability

54/100

NORMAL

Beef 'O' Brady's receives a Normal Stability Score. Three-year turnover of 6.85% sits above the typical Food & Beverage franchise (around 5.4%); it remains well below the high end of the industry range (about 14%), placing the system near the center of roughly 258 comparable Food & Beverage brands. Out of 22 total exits, non-renewals dominated with 9 alongside 8 franchisor buybacks, 5 ceased operations and no terminations; this activity covers about 102 franchised outlets in the most recent year and spans the three reported years.

The dominance of non-renewals suggests many operators chose not to renew their agreements and that churn may reflect contract maturity or uneven unit economics rather than franchisor-initiated enforcement; prospective buyers should probe why renewals lapsed and whether exits cluster by geography. Retention is in line with industry peers.

Unit Growth Analysis

This franchise is in accelerating decline: unit counts fell from 140 in 2022 to 139 in 2023 (−0.7%), then to 134 in 2024 (−3.6%) and 125 in 2025 (−6.7%), a cumulative drop of 15 units (−10.7%) over three years. For investors this pattern signals weakening franchise health-likely rising closures or attrition-and warrants caution and targeted due diligence into underlying causes (unit economics, franchisee performance, and support) given the worsening year‑over‑year losses.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Beef 'O' Brady's Franchise?

Opening a Beef 'O' Brady's franchise requires a total initial investment of $812,850 to $1,457,375, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$812,850

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$1,457,375

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$25,000

Real Estate$485,400

Equipment & Assets$249,950

Reserves$20,000

Training$20,500

Other$12,000

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$25,000

Real Estate$936,125

Equipment & Assets$377,550

Reserves$35,000

Training$26,000

Other$57,700

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Beef 'O' Brady's Franchise Owners Make?

Beef 'O' Brady's franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,700,296 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$1,700,296

Median Gross Sales:

N/A

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

46.0%

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Franchised mature outlets reported an average adjusted gross sales of 1,700,296 in 2024 compared with company-owned averages reported separately, indicating franchised units produce comparable top-line revenue levels to company-owned outlets in the same period.

Performance Variability Analysis: The percentage of franchised mature pubs meeting or exceeding the 2024 average was 46.0%, indicating a roughly even split with substantial dispersion across outlets and notable variability in single-unit performance.

Data Scope and Limitations: Item 19 provides multi-year, ownership-segmented sales data and company-owned expense percentages, but median/high/low franchised figures for 2024 were ambiguous in the text and COGS/COL are provided only as percentages for company-owned outlets, limiting detailed dollar-based expense analysis for franchised units.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beef 'O' Brady's a good franchise to own?

Whether Beef 'O' Brady's is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: Beef 'O' Brady's operates 125 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 100/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a Beef 'O' Brady's franchise worth the investment?

The value of a Beef 'O' Brady's franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $812,850 to $1,457,375. Beef 'O' Brady's disclosed average gross sales of $1,700,296 in 2025. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

What is the failure rate of Beef 'O' Brady's franchises?

In the 2025 FDD, Beef 'O' Brady's reported 0 terminated franchises and 2 non-renewals out of 125 total locations. Franchise closures can result from many factors including market conditions, operator decisions, lease expirations, and franchisor enforcement actions. The FDD's Item 20 provides the most detailed unit turnover data.

How long does it take to break even with a Beef 'O' Brady's franchise?

Break-even timelines for Beef 'O' Brady's franchises are not disclosed in the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Beef 'O' Brady's a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2025 FDD, Beef 'O' Brady's operates 99 franchised locations and 26 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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