Beef 'O' Brady's Names Andover, Minnesota Franchisee Bradley Dethmers 2026 Franchisee of the Year

Beef 'O' Brady's named Andover, Minnesota, franchisee Bradley Dethmers its 2026 Franchisee of the Year, the family sports pub franchise said on October 21, 2026. Dethmers also received the brand's Marketer of the Year Award during parent company FSC Franchise Co.'s 2026 conference, PR Newswire reported.

Dethmers Wins Franchisee and Marketer Honors

Dethmers purchased the Andover restaurant in May 2021 and has nearly 30 years of hospitality experience. Before becoming a Beef 'O' Brady's franchisee, he opened restaurants around the world and worked with several franchise brands. The Andover location marked 18 years in business on October 6.

"Bradley represents everything we look for in a Beef 'O' Brady's franchisee," said Chris Elliott, CEO of FSC Franchise Co. "He brought decades of hospitality experience to Andover, but what really sets him apart is how he leads."

Dethmers said grassroots marketing and community involvement are central to how he runs the restaurant. "With any brand that I've been a part of, I've always believed that grassroots marketing is the best way to go," he said. "People want to have their hands shaken. They want to be acknowledged."

The Marketer of the Year Award recognizes franchisees who build connections with guests, employees and their communities. Dethmers said his approach was influenced by growing up in a small town where local businesses and residents came together for schools, teams and organizations.

Beef 'O' Brady's Scale and Development Pipeline

Beef 'O' Brady's operates 125 locations across 15 states under FSC Franchise Co., according to akta.pro company records. The brand has 26 locations currently in development nationwide. FSC Franchise Co. is the parent company and franchisor of Beef 'O' Brady's, which was founded by Jim Mellody in 1985 and acquired by FSC Franchise Co. The parent also franchises The Brass Tap.

Earlier Awards and Expansion in 2026

Beef 'O' Brady's Chipley, Florida, franchisees won the Highest Opening Week Sales Award at the 2026 FSC Franchise Conference, PR Newswire reported in October 2026. The Chipley restaurant recorded the strongest opening week of any new location, building on the group's presence in Marianna.

In June 2026, Beef 'O' Brady's awarded a new franchise agreement to local restaurant owner Mitul Patel for a family-friendly sports pub location in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, PR Newswire reported. The Tuscaloosa venue is designed to cater to families, sports enthusiasts and college students.

What Comes Next for the Brand

Beef 'O' Brady's announced plans in April 2026 to expand its Orlando, Florida, restaurant presence, adding units in a core Southeast market alongside targeted closures of underperforming locations, according to company records.