Beef ‘O’ Brady’s | 11 understanding of business and the ability to follow a system for achieving success is a critical component of the candidates typically sought by FSC. Walker says Beef ‘O’ Brady’s andThe Brass Tap were initially grown by an owner/operator model, but in recent years, have seen development deals enacted by investors who go on to appoint their owns staff, and either scenario can be adapted for their system. The investment cost for The Brass Tap is approximately $525,000, more or less, depending on real estate and construction costs which can fluctuate market to market. A Beef ‘O’ Brady’s can range from $500,000 to $600,000 with the same variable, but in either brand concept, the company wants franchisees to have some $200,000 in available capital. The franchising process includes candidates coming to a discovery day in Tampa where they personally meet the corporate leadership team and take a tour among the operations of an existing location. Walker says these interactions are driven to provide clear understanding of the operational values being deployed and that candidates have a comfort level with what they’re investing, not only fiscally, but in terms of time and en-
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