Beefs Press Room
News Articles

Lincoln Times-News

February 2008
"Family-friendly atmosphere at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s" by Lisa Brown
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The Post-Searchlight

December 29, 2007
"Beef ‘O’ Brady’s to Open" by Carolyn Iamon
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Biloxi-D'Iberville Press

December 06, 2007
"Husband and wife team open second restaurant
Full Story - PDF (1.3 MB)

Entrepreneur Magazine

December 2007
"Making the leap from employee to entrepreneur" by Mallory Somerset and Kristen Henning
Full Story - PDF (1.1 MB)

Nation’s Restaurant News

October 01, 2007
"Nick Vojnovic" by Steve Coomes
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Orlando Sentinel

September 17, 2007
"Gene Knippers wins a lifetime achievement award from the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association" by Mark Chediak
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Nation’s Restaurant News

July 30, 2007
"NRN lauds Golden Chain, Pioneer and Innovator award winners"
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Nation’s Restaurant News

May 28, 2007
"Personality testing helps to screen out incompatible franchisees" by Dina Berta
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The DeSoto Sun Arcadian

October 17, 2006
"Grand Opening: You can find the beef at O’ Brady’s" by Jon F. Sica
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The DeSoto Sun Arcadian

October 11, 2006
"New Restaurant Prepares to Open." by Jon F. Sica
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Wall Street Journal

September 28, 2006
"As consumers trim waistlines, food franchises step up to the plate" by Lawrence Bivins
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South Shore News

September 27, 2006
"New Beef's Sports Pub Welcomes Entire Family." by John Ceballos
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Tampa Tribune

September 26, 2006
"When Bucs Lose, So Do Some Area Businesses." by Dave Simanoff
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The Island Packet

September 26, 2006
"Out to Lunch: A Guide to Dining in Greater Bluffton. Beef O’ Brady’s." by Peter Frost
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Bluffton Today

September 23, 2006
"Beef's Lives Up To Its Name"
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Tallahassee Democrat

September 10, 2006
"Third Beef O'Brady's now open." by Billy Bruce
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Restaurant Hospitality

August 2006
"Top 10 Growth Chains." by Bob Derrington
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Tampa Tribune Online

August, 23 2006
"Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bound for Dade City." by Jo Ann Johnston
24 October 2006
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St. Petersburg Times

August 23, 2006
"Beef ‘O’ Brady’s to Open in Downtown Dade City." by Molly Moorhead
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The Ledger (Lakeland, Florida)

August 20, 2006
"Hurricane Charley & Jeanne Hurricanes' Surprisingly Pleasant Effects Seem About as Unconventional as the Spellings of Their Names." by Kevin Bouffard
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Palm Beach Post

August 16, 2006
"Residents answer call to preserve city history" by Tim Pallesen
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Southaven Press

August 14, 2006
"A dash of sports pub, a cup of family fun; Mix together and get Beef O'Brady's." by Lane Boone
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Stuart News

July 30, 2006
"Beef ‘O’ Brady’s." by Shelly Owens
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Sebastian Sun

July 14, 2006
"Business Profile: Beef ‘O’ Brady’s to Open Monday." by Jackson Laurel
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Restaurant & Institutions

July 2006
"Top 400 Restaurant Chains."
Beef's improved on its ranking of 215 from last year to 188 this year
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Star Banner (Ocala, Florida)

June 30, 2006
"Chains Come in Threes." by Rick Allen
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Greater Owensboro Business Magazine

June 2006
"Leap of Faith" by Benjamin Hoak
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The Times (Circulation 89,241)

June 25, 2006
"Food, fun - and family," by Sharon Porta.
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Nation's Restaurant News

June 19, 2006
"Beef ‘O’ Brady’s gives employees scholarships."
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Nation's Restaurant News

June 12, 2006
"Having Words with Nick Vojnovic: President of Family Sports Concepts Inc." by Jack Hayes.
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Nation's Restaurant News (Circulation 73,196)

May 22, 2006
"Shrinking Margins: Novel marketing campaigns entice patrons to vote with their wallets," by Greg Cebrzyinski.
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WBRC TV (FOX Affiliate)

May 16, 2006
in-studio interview for Joey McGilberry Jr. focusing on his and Ron Wahl's new Beef's location in Birmingham.
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Waconia Patriot (Circulation 3,930)

May 11, 2006
"New restaurant opens in Waconia," by Keith Anderson.
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ESPN's Cold Pizza

May 3, 2006 - ESPN's morning show (aired at 10a.m. and again at noon EST).
Nick Vojnovic and franchisee Derek Smith talked about athletes getting into franchising, showed how to cook Beefs famous wings and Derek and host Jay Crawford battled in an eating contest during the segment.
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The Barrow County News (Circulation 8,000)

May 3, 2006
"Beef ‘O’ Brady’s opens 200th," by Kathy Bridges.
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Peoria Journal Star (Circulation 83,424)

May 2, 2006
"New sports eatery, pub opens doors."
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Athens Banner-Herald (Circulation 33,268)

April 30, 2006
"O'Brady's to Winder."
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The Birmingham News (Circulation 144,171)

April 29, 2006
"Beef 'O’ Brady’s opens its 1St area restaurant," by Roy Williams.
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Birmingham Business Journal (Circulation 6,949)

April 26, 2006
"Beef ‘O’ Brady’s brings family-friendly franchise to Trussville."
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WLEX News 18 at 12:30

April 25, 2005
In-studio interview with Bradley Mattox to talk about his new Lexington location on the local Lexington NBC television affiliate.
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Indianapolis Star (Circulation 252,862)

April 19, 2006
"Family sports pub franchise opens location in Carmel."
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The Cape Coral Daily Breeze (Circulation 4,000)

April 14, 2006
"Customers starting to ‘discover' new Beef ‘O’ Brady’s," by Kevin Duffy.
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Chain Leader (Circulation 16,112)

April 2006
Issue "Continuing Education - Beef ‘O’ Brady’s New Ads Teach Consumers About What a Family Sports Pub is," by Margaret Littman.
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WCPO 9 News at 12:30

March 17, 2006
Live, in-studio interview for Dave Nelson, owner of the Beef's in Union, KY.
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Biloxi Sun Herald (Circulation 47,984)

March 5, 2006
"Preston Clark a name to remember in the pro bass circuit's coming years," by AI Jones.
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Florida Restaurant & Lodging

January - February 2006
"Wing Man: Beef 'O’ Brady’s Nick Vojnovic is FRLA's 2006 Chair," by Cameron Becker
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Nation's Restaurant News (Circulation 73,196)

January 23, 2006
"Fat Under Fire."
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Loudoun Times Mirror (Circulation 16,000)

January 17, 2006
A story focused on Mike and Catherine Hamrick's new Beef ‘0’ Brady's in Ashburn - by George Gill.