--- title: "Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Ranks No. 231 on Franchise Times Top 400 for 2024" url: https://burnaze.com/article/a78ac3d0-9977-4826-bba7-041eee7bc051 source: "1851 Franchise" original_url: https://1851franchise.com/beefobradys/beef-o-bradys-earns-no-231-spot-on-2024-franchise-times-top-400-list-2727586 category: "Casual dining" industry: "Restaurants" segment: "Casual dining" topics: ["Development & multi-unit"] published: 2024-10-09T15:10:00.000Z modified: 2026-11-01T01:04:07.895Z image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/9110c9ca6983611672511c43391c11734766.jpg --- # Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Ranks No. 231 on Franchise Times Top 400 for 2024 **TL;DR:** Beef 'O' Brady's, a family sports pub franchise, ranked No. 231 on the 2024 Franchise Times Top 400 list. The franchise has 143 locations in 21 states and is part of FSC Franchise Co., which also owns The Brass Tap. *originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2024-10-09. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/beefobradys/beef-o-bradys-earns-no-231-spot-on-2024-franchise-times-top-400-list-2727586).* ## Story **TAMPA, FL** — Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, a family sports pub franchise, recently debuted on the 2024 Franchise Times Top 400 list at No. 231. The Franchise Times Top 400 is the definitive ranking of the largest franchise systems in the U.S. based on global system sales. “As we continue to expand, it’s truly an honor to be recognized alongside some of the largest and most successful franchise brands in the world,” said Chris Elliott, CEO of Beef ‘O’ Brady’s parent company, FSC Franchise Company. “This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our franchise partners, corporate team and loyal fan base, both in our established markets and those new markets that are quickly embracing our brand. We’re excited for the continued success and growth ahead.” Franchise Times compiles its ranking of the 400 largest U.S. franchise systems by using both voluntary company reports and the latest Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) to determine the systemwide sales of brands on a global scale. To be eligible for the list, companies must either be legally franchised and headquartered in the U.S. or have at least 10% of their total locations within the country. In addition, a minimum of 15% of the company’s total units must be franchised. Beef ‘O’ Brady’s was founded in 1985 by Jim Mellody as a family-friendly, sports-themed restaurant with a focus on creating a warm and inviting atmosphere where friends and families could gather. “It means a lot to see Beef ‘O’ Brady’s standing shoulder-to-shoulder alongside some of the largest and most successful franchise brands in the United States,” said Elliott. “At FSC, we’ve charted our own path with this distinct concept and it’s gratifying to see the impact we’re making. We’re excited about the momentum we’ve built and we can’t wait to see what’s next for Beef ‘O’ Brady’s as we push forward.” FSC Franchise Co. is the industry-leading franchisor behind Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap, with over 180 locations across the United States. Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, with 143 locations in 21 states, is a family sports pub concept that provides the perfect atmosphere for friends and families to watch the game and grab a bite. The Brass Tap, a craft beer bar and entertainment venue with 40 current locations in 16 states, is known for extensive localized brewery offerings, specialty cocktails and premium wines paired perfectly with a select menu of upscale shareables. Beef ‘O’ Brady’s is a franchise of family sports pubs that provides the perfect atmosphere for friends and families to watch the game and grab a bite. With a focus on providing value without sacrificing quality, the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s menu features delicious family favorites like award-winning wings, fresh Angus burgers, crisp salads, USDA Choice Cut sirloin, and grilled salmon, along with a kids’ menu and a full bar for the adults. Beef 'O' Brady's is strongly dedicated to community involvement through ongoing partnerships with local schools, youth sports leagues and other community groups. Beef 'O' Brady's currently operates 140 locations in 21 states. ## Entities - 1851 Franchise (publication) - franchise ranking (topic) - Multi-Unit (sector) - Franchise Times (publication) - The Brass Tap (company) - Beef 'O' Brady's (company) - FSC Franchise Co. (company) - industry recognition (topic) - Chris Elliott (person) - Tampa, FL (location) - system expansion (topic) - Jim Mellody (person) --- Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/beefobradys/beef-o-bradys-earns-no-231-spot-on-2024-franchise-times-top-400-list-2727586). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a78ac3d0-9977-4826-bba7-041eee7bc051).