BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - It’s not just the athletes and coaches preparing for the kickoff of Aggie football. Local business owners are preparing for the thousands of fans expected to visit Aggieland.

Barry Ivans owns Carney’s Pub, the Corner Bar on Northgate, The Corner Bar and Rooftop Grill on Northgate, Kyle House, Polite Coffee, and The Grove in Bryan. He said Aggie football brings thousands of people through his doors, and preparing for that influx is quite the undertaking.

The first step is to ensure he has enough inventory to last the weekend. That means stocking up on fan favorites.

Beer drafts at Carney's Pub (kbtx)

During football season, he ordered more chicken wings for Carney’s Pub than he does for normal weekends. Ivans told KBTX he ordered about 40 to 50 kegs and about 100

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