Multi-Unit Franchising Conference Lets Franchisees Explore New Expansion Opportunities
While working as a loan broker in New Jersey, Vik Patel became intrigued by the franchising world. “We were helping Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees...
The Brass Tap sets sights on Charlotte’s South End
The Brass Tap will make its Charlotte — and North Carolina — debut with a location in South End. The Tampa, Fla.-based franchise...
The Brass Tap Announces First Charlotte Location in Southend
The Brass Tap has announced to Restaurant Traffic that they will open their first location in the former Dharma Lounge location in Southend....
The Brass Tap Beer Bar Opens in Coconut Point, Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Brass Tap on Saturday, January 17th to celebrate their...
Brass Tap signs on for Landmark Center
Vik Patel looked around Northwest Florida for the right location to introduce his upscale craft beer bar and restaurant, the Brass Tap. He...
Pairing Donut and Craft Beer Franchise Concepts
Born and raised in London, England, Vik Patel moved to the U.S. in 2000 to work as a portfolio manager and, later, a...
Dunkin Donuts raises $5,075 for PAL
Dunkin Donuts selected the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Police Athletic League as its charity for the month of November. Dunkin Donuts owner Sneha Patel...
25 People to Watch in 2015: Vik Patel
Pinellas County's biggest Dunkin' Donuts franchisee owns nearly two dozen of the pastry-and-java joints, with more on the way. This year Vik Patel...
Crossing Over
Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee Vik Patel shares how he transitioned to the full-service segment with a craft-beer brand. Vik Patel is a man driven...
‘Bullish on the brand,’ new Brass Tap franchisee plans major growth
Pinellas County's largest Dunkin' Donuts franchisee likes beer better than coffee. So when Vik Patel, who owns 22 of the ubiquitous pastry-and-java shops,...