World of Beer, branded as WOB, is an American tavern chain with locations in the United States, China, and South Korea.[1] Founded in 2007, the company's headquarters are in Tampa Bay, Florida.[2] WOB locations sell about 300 craft beers, including almost 50 on tap, and serve food.[3]
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| Founded | 2007 in Tampa, Florida, US |
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| Founder | Scott Zepp and Matt LaFon The first franchisees of the concept were Philippe Theodore and Jason Rappoport. They secured rights to develop the concept throughout the Tampa Bay market in 2008 and opened their first location in Tampa Palms. |
| Headquarters | , US |
Area served | US, China, South Korea |
| Revenue | $100 million |
| Owner | Paul Avery[1] |
Number of employees | 500 |
| Website | worldofbeer |
In 2018, the company hired former Raymond James investment banker Kevin MacCormack as CFO, and Hard Rock International executive James "The Blue Monster" Buell, of the Central Florida 4J's, as vice president of marketing.[1]
In 2024, World of Beer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming declining post-pandemic sales as part of the decision. The company closed around 14 locations within the last 12 months.[4]
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Inside World of Beer, Tampa 2019
References
edit- ^ a b c Gordon, Mark. "Business flows nicely for fast-growing beer brand". Business Observer. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- ^ Biro, Liz (April 23, 2018). "World of Beer brings 300-plus beers to Mass Ave. today". Indy Star. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- ^ Levy, Art (May 2014). "World of Beer - and Food; Tavern fare and mixed drinks help drive growth". Florida Trend: 30.
- ^ Georgacopulos, Christina (August 2, 2024). "Tampa's World of Beer files for Chapter 11, cites slow rebound in post-pandemic sales". The Business Journals. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
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