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title: "Indy Star; 'Life's not promised': Why Gary Brackett gave up coaching dream to be a local restaurateur with Stacked Pickle franchise"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/a17330a8-0dfd-4e65-99f3-136b46b4b4f5
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/indy-star-lifes-not-promised-why-gary-brackett-gave-up-coaching-dream-to-be-a-local-restaurateur-with-stacked-pickle-franchise-2708007
category: "Casual dining"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Casual dining"
published: 2018-09-28T02:21:35.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:44:33.328Z
image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/c89f353cc5055a0277817baa40ffb4dc4537.jpg
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# Indy Star; 'Life's not promised': Why Gary Brackett gave up coaching dream to be a local restaurateur with Stacked Pickle franchise

**TL;DR:** Gary Brackett, a former Indianapolis Colts player, has found success in franchising with Stacked Pickle, where he serves as CEO and owner. Brackett discussed his inspiration for creating a neighborhood-friendly bar and restaurant with the Indy Star.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2018-09-28. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/indy-star-lifes-not-promised-why-gary-brackett-gave-up-coaching-dream-to-be-a-local-restaurateur-with-stacked-pickle-franchise-2708007).*

## Story

Former Indianapolis Colts player and Super Bowl champion Gary Brackett reflects on the path that led him to beginning a new chapter as Stacked Pickle's CEO and owner.

Stacked Pickle CEO and owner Gary Brackett told the Indy Star, "The most satisfying part of this business is going to a table, seeing everyone is grinning ear to ear, seeing everyone’s plate empty, and they’re happy and the server is happy. That’s a win.”

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- franchising (topic)
- restaurant business (topic)
- Indianapolis Colts (company)
- sports to entrepreneurship (topic)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/indy-star-lifes-not-promised-why-gary-brackett-gave-up-coaching-dream-to-be-a-local-restaurateur-with-stacked-pickle-franchise-2708007). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a17330a8-0dfd-4e65-99f3-136b46b4b4f5).