Acquiring Mugshots and The Ainsworth’s National Expansion

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#WednesdayWisdom in MRM's Daily Bite includes news from Mugshots Grill & Bar, Paige Hospitality Group, QSR Automations and Long Range Systems, Cauldron Ice Cream and MOD Pizza.

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Chers Restaurant Group Acquires Mugshots Grill Ron Savell acquired operations of all Mugshots Grill & Bar franchised locations under his company, Chers Restaurant Group, LLC, based in Hattiesburg, MS. With this acquisition, Savell explains franchise owners will benefit from streamlined resources, such as training and marketing materials, company branding, vendor availability, and menu/recipe guidelines, therefore tightening their daily operations and strengthening their long-term success as restaurant owners.

Founded in 2004 by Savell and Chris McDonald and Ron Savell, the first Mugshots Grill & Bar opened its doors in Hattiesburg, MS. Mugshots quickly began to grow and expand into multiple locations. The duo divided…