World of Beer to focus on growth post-bankruptcy

World of Beer Bar & Kitchen, the brew pub chain founded in Tampa in 2007, has emerged from bankruptcy about five months after filing for Chapter 11 with plans to expand over the next several years.

According to a Dec. 23 news release, the company was able to restructure its debt during the process and is “bullish on its future.”

A large reason for that, the company says, is a continued interest from potential franchisees which has led it to forecast opening four to five franchise locations annually over the next five years.