{"id":888338,"date":"2026-01-27T23:20:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T05:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/27\/mugshots-grill-bar-names-florence-alabama-location-as-2025-franchise-of-the-year\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T23:20:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T05:20:14","slug":"mugshots-grill-bar-names-florence-alabama-location-as-2025-franchise-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/27\/mugshots-grill-bar-names-florence-alabama-location-as-2025-franchise-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Mugshots Grill & Bar Names Florence, Alabama Location as 2025 Franchise of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"MugshotsFlorence, AL\u00a0 (RestaurantNews.com<\/u><\/a>)\u00a0 Mugshots Grill & Bar<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, the award-winning sports grill and bar chain celebrated for its signature burgers and \u201cHavin\u2019 a Good Time!\u201d motto, proudly announces that the Florence, Alabama franchise, owned by Lauren Brink, has been selected as Franchise of the Year for 2025.<\/p>\n

This esteemed award recognizes Brink\u2019s exceptional leadership, commitment to operational excellence, and outstanding contributions to the Mugshots brand since opening her downtown Florence location in 2022. Her location has quickly become a beloved community hub, embodying the chain\u2019s focus on quality food, guest satisfaction, community involvement, and team success.<\/p>\n

Ron Savell, Founder of Mugshots Grill & Bar, stated: \u201cLauren Brink is a shining example of what makes our franchise family so special. Her passion, dedication, and ability to build a thriving team have elevated her Florence location to new heights. We\u2019re incredibly proud to honor her with this award and excited to see her continued growth within the Mugshots brand.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shane Waller, Director of Franchise Operations at Mugshots Grill & Bar, added: \u201cLauren\u2019s achievements reflect the highest standards of franchise excellence. From delivering exceptional guest experiences to fostering a strong, motivated team, she consistently raises the bar. This recognition is well-deserved, and we\u2019re thrilled to celebrate her success as part of our ongoing expansion.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lauren Brink, owner of the Mugshots Grill & Bar in Florence, expressed her gratitude: \u201cReceiving this award feels absolutely surreal! I\u2019m both surprised and deeply grateful for the recognition, particularly since I\u2019m still relatively new to the industry and learning something new every day.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat this experience has reinforced for me is simple: never doubt your own work ethic and tune out the doubters. When you combine relentless drive, a strong business mindset, and genuine appreciation for your team, you\u2019ve got the three essential pillars of success.<\/p>\n

\u201cA huge shout-out to my incredible team \u2013 their dedication and support made this possible. This award belongs to them just as much as it does to me.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd honestly, who wouldn\u2019t want to build a dynasty? We\u2019re just getting started!\u201d<\/p>\n

Founded in 2004 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi by Ron Savell, Mugshots Grill & Bar has expanded to over 20 locations across the Southeast, earning repeated accolades for its Certified Angus Beef burgers and vibrant sports atmosphere. The brand is actively franchising, with a focus on partnering with driven owners like Brink to bring its \u201cHavin\u2019 a Good Time!\u201d experience to new communities.<\/p>\n

For more information about Mugshots Grill & Bar, visit MugshotsGrillAndBar.com<\/u><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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About Mugshots Grill & Bar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mugshots Grill & Bar is a family-friendly sports grill and bar chain renowned for its award-winning burgers, fresh ingredients, and energetic atmosphere. With the motto \u201cHavin\u2019 a Good Time!\u201d, Mugshots serves hearty appetizers, sandwiches, salads, and more, alongside a full selection of beers and cocktails. Locations span Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Florida.<\/p>\n

Media Contact:<\/strong>
Niki Giacona
Mugshots Grill & Bar<\/u><\/strong><\/a>
Ni**<\/span>@*****************<\/span>ar.com<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Florence, AL\u00a0 ( RestaurantNews.com )\u00a0 Mugshots Grill & Bar , the award-winning sports grill and bar chain celebrated for its signature burgers and \u201cHavin\u2019 a Good Time!\u201d motto, proudly announces that the Florence, Alabama franchise, owned by Lauren Brink, has been selected as Franchise of the Year for 2025. This esteemed award recognizes Brink\u2019s exceptional<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":888339,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24733,147765],"tags":[7409,147764],"class_list":{"0":"post-888338","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-grill","8":"category-mugshots","9":"tag-grill","10":"tag-mugshots"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/888338","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=888338"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/888338\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/888339"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=888338"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=888338"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=888338"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}