What other company besides Floyds 99 is Paul O'Brien the Chief Executive Officer of?
Floyds_99 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Paul O'Brien has served as a Director of FFL since February 2005 and as Chief Franchise Officer of FFL since August 2023. Mr. O'Brien previously served as President of FFL from February 2005 to June 2012 and as Chief Executive Officer from February 2005 to August 2023. He has also served as the Chief Franchise Officer of Holdings since August 2023 and Director of Holdings since February 2005. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Holdings, FFL's parent company, since its inception in
February 2005 to August 2023 and served as its President from February 2005 to June 2012. He has also served as Chief Executive Officer of Lefty's since its inception in March 2005. From 1992 to the present, he has also served as President of Observ, Inc., a Denver, Colorado based business. Mr. O'Brien is also a minority owner of Elevate. Mr. O'Brien is the brother of Bill O'Brien and Rob O'Brien, and the spouse of Karen O'Brien.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 11–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Floyds 99's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Paul O'Brien holds multiple positions across different entities. While he previously served as Chief Executive Officer of FFL (presumably Floyds 99 Franchising, LLC) from February 2005 to August 2023, he transitioned to Chief Franchise Officer of FFL in August 2023. He also served as Chief Executive Officer of Holdings, Floyds 99's parent company, from February 2005 to August 2023.
However, the document states that Paul O'Brien has served as Chief Executive Officer of Lefty's since its inception in March 2005. This indicates that, in addition to his roles within Floyds 99 and its parent company, O'Brien also leads Lefty's as its Chief Executive Officer.
Additionally, Paul O'Brien has been the President of Observ, Inc., a Denver, Colorado based business, since 1992. He is also a minority owner of Elevate. These multiple roles and affiliations suggest that O'Brien has a diverse business background and is involved in various ventures beyond Floyds 99.