Middletown – October 30, 2026 -- The Brass Tap, a tavern franchise with more than 50 locations nationwide, has signed a franchise agreement to enter Delaware for the first time, with a restaurant planned at Bayberry Town Center in Middletown.

The site at 235 Town Center Drive is still pending completion of lease negotiations. No opening timeline has been announced.

Marina, California – October 21, 2026 -- The Brass Tap's Marina, California, location posted the highest sales volume in the franchise's system during its first full year of operation, earning owner Karl Waller the Highest Sales Volume Award at the 2026 FSC Franchise Conference.

The honor follows Waller's 2025 Franchisee of the Year title. The upscale American tavern brand operates more than 50 locations across 16 states and has offered franchise opportunities for more than 10 years.