What are examples of 'Proprietary Materials' that I must purchase from Beef O Bradys or approved suppliers?
Beef_O_Bradys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 11.9 Proprietary Materials.
You agree to purchase from us or approved manufacturers or suppliers all articles used in operating the Family Sports Pub; some of which bear the Marks.
These items include, but are not limited to, food and non-food items, sauces, employee clothing (such as ties, hats and aprons) and menus (collectively, the "Proprietary Materials"), at the then prevailing prices, plus freight, taxes and delivery costs.
The items may also include products like glassware, dinnerware, clothing, ties, hats, tee shirts, etc. for retail sale to customers.
- 11.10 Approved Products.
You agree not to sell any food or beverage products or other items at the Family Sports Pub that we have not previously approved for sale.
You agree to only use and display menus that have been prescribed or approved (except for prices) in advance by us.
You agree to sell all the food and beverage products that are included on the prescribed or approved menus, and no others.
You agree to strictly follow all of our recipes for all menu items as such recipes are specified from time to time in the Manuals or otherwise.
You agree not to, without our prior written consent, sell, dispense, give away or otherwise provide food or beverage products or other items except by means of retail sales or complimentary meals to employees or customers at the Family Sports Pub, a program of charitable giving or under an approved delivery service in accordance with this Agreement.
You will immediately implement changes to the products, food, service or other items requested by us, including menu changes.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS. (FDD pages 66–330)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beef O Bradys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as a franchisee, you are required to purchase certain 'Proprietary Materials' from Beef O Bradys or its approved suppliers. These materials are essential for maintaining the brand's standards and consistency across all franchise locations.
Examples of these Proprietary Materials include food and non-food items, sauces, employee clothing such as ties, hats, and aprons, and menus. Additionally, you may be required to purchase items like glassware, dinnerware, clothing, ties, hats, and tee shirts for retail sale to customers. These items often bear the Beef O Bradys's Marks, reinforcing brand recognition.
Beef O Bradys also maintains control over the products sold at the Family Sports Pub, requiring franchisees to obtain prior approval for any food, beverage, or other items before they are offered for sale. Franchisees must use and display only menus that have been prescribed or approved by Beef O Bradys, and strictly adhere to the recipes provided in the manuals or otherwise specified by the franchisor. This ensures uniformity in the quality and presentation of menu items across all locations. Franchisees are also obligated to implement any changes to products, food, service, or other items as requested by Beef O Bradys, including menu modifications.