About Bulldog Burger

What if the burger you ordered looked exactly like the burger you got — big, juicy, and stacked just right? 

At Bulldog Burger Co., we don’t cut corners. Every burger is handcrafted with premium ingredients and served on a fresh-baked, never-smushed bun.

Founded in Starkville’s Cotton District, Bulldog Burger Co. started with one goal: serve the best burgers. After more than a year of testing and tasting, our chefs perfected a burger you can’t find anywhere else. Now, you can enjoy that same bold flavor in Tupelo, Ridgeland, and Starkville — each location serving up chef-driven specials, fresh salads, shareable appetizers, and a rotating selection of local craft beers.

We proudly partner with local breweries like Southern Prohibition, 1819, Key City, and many more  to bring you the best craft beer Mississippi has to offer. 

Get ready to meet your new favorite burger.

In 1982, when Starkville went “wet,” the first Harveys opened as a bar and nightclub — but great food and big portions quickly made it a local favorite. Decades later, the Eat With Us Group has grown to include Harveys, The Grill, Sweet Peppers Deli, Bulldog Burger Co., Smackers, and Super Chix.

Our Chefs

Dedicated to fresh ingredients, rotating beer selections, and guest favorites.

Starkville – Justin Verner:
Chef-driven dishes and daily specials — his favorite: the Chicken BLT Salad.

Tupelo – Shakia Pounds:
Known for crafting bold flavors and seasonal pairings with local craft brews.

Ridgeland – Hope Gatchell:
Dedicated to fresh ingredients, rotating beer selections, and guest favorites.

Our Executive Team

John Bean — President/CEO

Bernard Bean — Chief Operations Officer

Robin Fant — Vice President / CTO

Robert Fort — Chief Financial Officer

Pat Campeau — Managing Partner

Bryant Bean — Partner

Shannon McPherson — Director of Sales & Marketing

Meredith Fraser — Office Manager

Ashley Wilson — VP of People

Charlotte Phillips — Controller

Matt Bronski — Corporate Chef