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Bridgforth Rutledge, owner of Back Yard Burgers in Oxford, Mississippi, won Franchisee of the Year at the franchise's annual convention. He owns multiple locations in the state, including the Oxford store which he bought in 2011.
Bridgforth Rutledge, owner of Back Yard Burgers in Oxford, Mississippi, won Franchisee of the Year at the franchise's annual convention in Nashville.
“It’s the highest award they give to a franchisee,” he said. “It’s a great honor.”
Rutledge, 43, of Ridgeland, also owns other locations in the state. The Oxford Back Yard Burgers was built around 2007 by another franchisee and Rutledge bought it in 2011.
“The Oxford store has been a really great location for me,” he said. “It consistently performs. The customer base there is strong. It’s something you work hard to get because it’s a reflection of the fact we treat our customers right. It boils down to if you aren’t treating the customers right, you don’t do well.”
Rutledge has future plans to expand upon his success with Back Yard Burgers and is looking to purchase a lot behind the restaurant for a commercial-zoned project.
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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on September 10, 2015. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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