Charles Patrick, a Glenside native and owner of Molly’s Irish Grille and Sports Pub in South Bethlehem, will soon also be the new owner of Fat Jacks’ in Palmer Township.

The deal is expected to close by the end of August, writes Jim Deegan for LehighValley News. Patrick is partnering with five other silent investors.

Fat Jacks’ is one of the Lehigh Valley’s original sports bars. Patrick, who grew up in Glenside, said he isn’t planning on making widespread changes to the popular bar, but the name will be changed to The Coop Sports Bar & Kitchen.

“Molly’s is doing pretty well and I have a great management team,” he said of the tavern near Lehigh University. “I have been looking for something else and this opportunity became available. I think it’s going to be great.”

Read more about Chaz Patrick at LehighValley News.

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