Jonathan & Melissa S.

Jonathan Stamper served his country with distinction as a United States Marine. After years of service, discipline, and sacrifice, he transitioned to civilian life with a clear mission: build something that brought people together and created joy in his community.

Melissa Stamper had built her own career as an office manager for a dental service organization — organized, detail-oriented, and deeply committed to excellence. Together, they made a formidable team.

When Jonathan and Melissa came to Revolution Franchise Brokers, their goal was different from most of our clients. They weren't primarily motivated by income replacement or lifestyle flexibility. They wanted to build a business that had soul — a place where people came to celebrate, unwind, and connect.

A brew pub franchise checked every box. It combined the community-building mission they were passionate about with a proven business model, national brand support, and the kind of hospitality culture that matched their personalities perfectly.

Year one was everything a first year in business is: exhilarating, exhausting, educational, and ultimately — successful. They poured themselves into building a culture their customers loved. They hired well, executed consistently, and created an experience that kept people coming back.

Now heading into 2026, Jonathan and Melissa are preparing to expand to multiple locations. What started as a dream to bring joy to their community has become a growing enterprise — and they're just getting started.

Jonathan's Marine discipline and Melissa's operational excellence turned out to be the perfect recipe. Their story is one of purpose meeting execution, and it's one of the most inspiring we've seen.