Growing craft beer brand’s latest partnership will bring its tasty brews to The Natural State
Mr Brews Taphouse, the award-winning, full-service craft brew pub and restaurant, will soon expand into Arkansas via a franchise partnership with Andy Patel, President and CEO of Span Holding LLC of Little Rock.
The new Mr Brews Taphouse will be located at Park Plaza, Little Rock’s premier shopping and retail destination, at 6000 West Markham Street in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mr Brews Taphouse will be the first taphouse in Little Rock’s Midtown corridor. Currently, the franchise agreement is for one location, but Patel intends to expand the agreement to additional units across the state. Patel views this venture as an excellent opportunity to diversify his investments as Span Holding’s portfolio currently consists of hotels.
“I’ve been so fortunate to have found success as a hotelier and it felt like now was the right time to push myself into new territories,” said Andy Patel. “This partnership with Mr Brews Taphouse is the next step in my evolution as an entrepreneur in the hospitality space and I am thrilled to work with such an exciting and growing brand.”
The new location, near Park Plaza’s south entrance facing West Markham Street, is slated to open later this year. It will mark the brand’s first unit in Arkansas and the 16th unit systemwide. With three locations opened earlier this year, including a flagship store in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Mr Brews is quickly establishing itself as a national name in the brewery space.
“Arkansas is known for its genuine, honest and hardworking people,” said Mr Brews’ President of Franchise Development, Mark Leach. “That kind of person tends to love beer – especially the kind that is crafted with them in mind. We can’t wait to open and serve the community of Little Rock, before looking to expand even further into the state. That’s something we can all raise a glass to.”
Mr Brews Taphouse provides a high-quality “ex-beer-ience,” along with a vast selection of crave-able offerings, including gourmet burgers, Beer & Cheese Flights, Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Grilled Ribeye Sandwiches and a lineup of flatbreads and burger bowls.
Mr Brews Taphouse will be the first sit-down restaurant to open at Park Plaza since Second Horizon Capital acquired the property in 2023. The addition of the family-friendly, community-focused restaurant continues the mall’s transformation into a community hub and regional economic catalyst.
“It’s important for communities to have places to gather and where people can enjoy quality time with one another,” Park Plaza General Manager Teresa Poe said. “This new dining option at Park Plaza will undoubtedly provide just that, an exciting new restaurant concept and a welcome addition for Midtown.”
To learn more about Mr Brews Taphouse’s franchise opportunities, contact Mark Leach at mark@mrbrewstaphouse.com. For up-to-date locations, menu and brand information, visit MrBrewsTaphouse.com and follow Mr Brews Taphouse on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Founded by Steve Day in 2013, Mr Brews Taphouse is headquartered in Birnamwood, Wisconsin. Mr Brews Taphouse is a full-service craft brew pub and restaurant known for its gourmet burgers and wide selection of locally sourced craft beer. The craft beer industry is continuing to grow and with more than 50 craft brews on tap at each location, Mr Brews Taphouse is growing right along with it. The brand currently owns and operates 15 locations throughout Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky and Wisconsin. The brand’s franchise incentives include low-cost start-up and operations, superior training and support, 15% discount for military veterans and more. For more information about franchise opportunities, visit MrBrewsTaphouse.com/franchise-opportunities.
Park Plaza is Little Rock’s premier retail and shopping destination in the heart of Little Rock. The center hosts more than 60 retailers with offerings including men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, jewelry, specialty goods, home furnishings, dining and personal care and services. Park Plaza is also the exclusive location for Dillard’s flagship store. Park Plaza is owned by Second Horizon Capital with leasing and management services provided by JLL. To learn more about Park Plaza, visit them on Facebook at Shop Park Plaza, on Instagram at Park Plaza Mall, or online at ParkPlazaMall.com.
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