How much does a Beef 'O' Brady's Family Sports Pubs franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $525,850–$1,699,875, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Beef 'O' Brady's Family Sports Pubs franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Beef 'O' Brady's Family Sports Pubs scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 7.5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Beef 'O' Brady's Family Sports Pubs franchise

QSR - Family Sports Pub · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

BDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★★☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 4/5

Investment

$525,850–$1,699,875

Total fees

7.5% of sales

Outlets

125

Closure signals

1 ceased, 2 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Beef 'O' Brady's Family Sports Pubs worth it? How it compares to 117 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	7.5% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $525,850	about average (median $452,050)
Disclosure honesty	Grade B	more honest than 89% of quick service restaurants franchises
Closure rate	0.8% of outlets	better than most (median 1.3%)
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Discloses average adjusted gross sales for mature franchised/company-owned pubs (2023-2025), top/bottom quartile performance, and 2025 company-owned income statements by sales tier. Excludes franchisee profit data.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

11 net outlet closures 2023-2024; 3 franchisee closures 2025; negative growth trajectory.

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Beef 'O' Brady's Family Sports Pubs franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Beef 'O' Brady's Family Sports Pubs franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $525,850–$1,699,875, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Beef 'O' Brady's Family Sports Pubs franchise owners make?: Discloses average adjusted gross sales for mature franchised/company-owned pubs (2023-2025), top/bottom quartile performance, and 2025 company-owned income statements by sales tier. Excludes franchisee profit data. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Beef 'O' Brady's Family Sports Pubs franchise failure rate?: 11 net outlet closures 2023-2024; 3 franchisee closures 2025; negative growth trajectory.
Is a Beef 'O' Brady's Family Sports Pubs franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Beef 'O' Brady's Family Sports Pubs scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 7.5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Beef 'O' Brady's Family Sports Pubs or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.