1851 Franchise — page 5

The Brass Tap names Robert and Becky Samaniego 2026 Franchisees of the Year.

The Brass Tap has expanded into Massachusetts with its Framingham location, marking its first location in the state.

The Brass Tap, a craft beer franchise, opened a new location in Olivette, Missouri, marking the first step in the franchisees' plan to open five locations in the St. Louis area.

Karl Waller, owner of The Brass Tap in Marina, California, receives the Highest Sales Volume Award at the 2026 FSC Franchise Conference.

The Brass Tap signs a lease for a new location in Crestwood, Missouri, marking the second location for franchisees Kush and Prapti Patel.

The Brass Tap expands to Tennessee with 3-unit deal led by Ohm Patel

The Brass Tap has signed a lease for a new location in Anna, Texas, marking its sixth location in the North Texas area.

The Brass Tap, an upscale American tavern franchise, expands with a new location in Tyler, Texas.

The Brass Tap, an upscale American tavern franchise, expands in Pasadena, Maryland, with a new location owned by a husband-and-wife team.

Newk’s Eatery has earned the No. 244 spot on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 list, with $784 billion in global sales in 2025.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf ranked No. 111 on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400, an annual ranking of the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales.

Beef 'O' Brady's signs lease for 11th Alabama location, expected to open in late 2027 with 45-50 full-time jobs.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s has expanded in St. Petersburg, FL with a new location at 2901 66th St. N., under husband-and-wife franchisees Amit and Jamie Khanna.

As Newk’s Eatery prepares for its next phase of franchise growth, the brand is being selective about who grows alongside it.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s is expanding in Central Georgia with a new location at 4617 Hartley Bridge Road, Macon, Georgia 31216, under franchisee Mangesh Patel.

Beef 'O' Brady's prepares to open a new location in Ooltewah, Tennessee, led by Taylor Cochran, who also owns the brand's Snow Hill Road location.

Food and labor costs remain two of the biggest expenses restaurant operators have to manage.

Louis Dirocco acquires second Beef 'O' Brady's in St. Cloud, FL.

The Beef ‘O’ Brady’s franchise team in Chipley, Florida, has earned the Highest Opening Week Sales Award at the 2026 FSC Franchise Conference.

Multi-unit operator Ridham Bhatt signed a lease for a Beef ‘O’ Brady’s location in Lavon, Texas, marking his first Beef ‘O’ Brady’s restaurant.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s is opening a new location in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, led by Mitul Patel and partners.

Topsail Steamer offers take-home seafood boil experiences in North Carolina, addressing consumer demand for experiential offsite dining.

A Beef 'O' Brady's location in Owensboro, Kentucky, earns the highest sales award for the brand, recognizing its success and community involvement.

Bradley Dethmers, a franchisee of Beef ‘O’ Brady’s in Andover, Minnesota, has been named the 2026 Franchisee of the Year.