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Mississippi Roots • Four State Reach
Good Food.
Great People.
One Direction.
Southern Partners is a family-led restaurant group building places where people can grow, lead, and serve their communities well.
Serve With Heart • Lead With Purpose • Grow Together • Do The Right Thing
Our Story
Opportunity met determination in Greenwood, Mississippi
Our story began with M.L. Bagwell, a chance encounter, and the courage to ask for an opportunity.
That first drive-in grew into a family enterprise built across generations. BBWI—Bagwell, Bagwell, Winstead, and Irwin—became Southern Partners as a new generation stepped forward to continue the work.
Our Company
Built Across
Four States.
One team operating restaurants across Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Florida.
24
Drive-Ins
4
States
24
Drive-Ins
1
Shared Direction
3
Generations of Leadership
One Team.
One Direction.
Building strong restaurants, developing great people, and serving our communities well.
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