Saturday night was one of those moments that sneaks up on you and knocks the wind out of you in THE very best way.
We were in Athens for the University of Georgia’s Bulldog 100 celebration, an event that honors the fastest-growing businesses founded or led by UGA alumni. As lifelong Georgia fans, just being invited felt like a win. What we didn’t realize until we were sitting there in the room was that the businesses are ranked based on three years of growth.
And then they started counting. And counting. Then suddenly – #65!!!
Out of hundreds of Bulldog-led businesses, Biscuit Belly landed at number 65 on the Bulldog 100 list. Cue the happy shock. The proud tears. The quiet “holy sh*t” moment between Chad and me. For our little family of diehard Georgia fans, it was surreal. UGA pride runs deep around here, and seeing Chad’s name (and our company’s name) connected to that kind of recognition was something we’ll never forget.
Of course, no celebration is complete without our son, Grayson, keeping us humble. He was immediately disappointed we weren’t #67 (because, obviously). But not to worry, he has since set a new family goal: Top 10.
So…game on, Georgia grads.
If you don’t know, the Bulldog 100, presented by the UGA Terry College of Business, celebrates companies that demonstrate sustained growth, resilience, and leadership over a three-year period. This isn’t about a single good year – it’s about consistency, discipline, and building something that lasts.
For Biscuit Belly, this recognition represents:
- Years of intentional growth
- An incredible team of leaders and operators
- Countless early mornings, late nights, and hard decisions
- A shared belief that we could build a brand people truly connect with
Being named to the Bulldog 100 validates the work happening behind the scenes every single day.
Thank You, UGA Terry College of Business
We’ll be back.
And next time? We’ll be chasing that Top 10.
Go Dawgs 🐶❤️
Lauren Coulter
Chief Biscuit Eater
