We’re proud to introduce you to our local and family-owned partners. They provide the fresh ingredients that give our food the authentic Flavor of Local®. We hope you’ll enjoy the stories behind the biscuits.

Cheerwine®

Salisbury, NC

Cheerwine®

Over a century after its creation, Cheerwine® remains one-of-a-kind with its unique cherry flavor and bubbly effervescence. Like us, they’re still a family-owned company, with the founder’s great-grandson leading the business and continuing its legacy.

Sugardale Farms®

Massillon, OH

Sugardale Farms®

Nearly a century ago, this family-owned company in Ohio created their secret bacon recipe. Four generations later, they continue to cure and then smoke their bacon with apple and hickory hardwood, making for a delicious, smoky flavor that’s salty yet sweet.

Mennel Milling Flour

Newton, NC

Mennel Milling Flour

The flour in our biscuits is our very own proprietary blend using locally sourced, soft red winter wheat. It’s milled slowly to preserve more flavor by a 5th-generation, family-owned mill in Newton, North Carolina.

Texas Pete

Winston-Salem, NC

Texas Pete

Back in 1929, North Carolinian Sam Garner and his three sons created their signature, spicy sauce. Four generations later, it’s still made by T.W. Garner Food Company, a family-owned business in Winston-Salem. At Biscuitville, we always keep plenty on hand for those of you who like to “sauce like you mean it.™”

Prairie Star Farms

Saint Henry, OH

Prairie Star Farms

Rooted in tradition and excellence, Prairie Star Farms is comprised of family-owned and operated farms representing three generations of farming in western Ohio.

Springer Mountain Farms Chicken

Mt. Airy, GA

Springer Mountain Farms Chicken

This family-owned company is made up of over 300 family farms in South Carolina and northern Georgia. Every farm is American Humane Certified™, guaranteeing that all of their vegetarian-fed chickens are raised in a healthy, humane environment.

“When we can, we choose family. Many of our partners are family-owned businesses with local deep roots, and that’s no accident. We seek out people who share our values, our commitment to quality, and our belief that where something comes from matters. That care shows up in every Biscuitville bite.”

- Kathie Niven, CEO

Swaggerty’s Farm

Kodak, TN

Swaggerty’s Farm

What began as a small family farm back in 1930 continues today as a trusted, locally owned family business. Swaggerty’s Farm produces Southern-style pork sausage known for its butcher-fresh taste, from recipes straight out of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Community® Coffee

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Community® Coffee

We’re proud to partner with family-owned Community® Coffee. Since 1919, they’ve been making great-tasting coffee while also supporting local communities. Not every coffee can give you that kind of warm feeling with every sip.

Suncrest Farms

Wilkesboro, NC

Suncrest Farms

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, locally owned Suncrest Farms has been dry-curing their country ham the same way for decades, creating that distinctively salty, unapologetically Southern taste found in our custom-cut country ham.

AR’S® Hot Honey

Richmond, VA

AR’S® Hot Honey

Bringing generations of Appalachian tradition to your table with simple, authentic flavor. This hot honey is sourced from Appalachian hives and produced in Richmond, Virginia. It’s what adds the “sweet” to the “heat” on our popular Spicy Chicken & Honey Biscuit.

Cackalacky®

Pittsboro, NC

Cackalacky®

In the heart of North Carolina, husband and wife Page and Caroline Skelton set out to create an extraordinary, spiced condiment made with sweet potatoes. Today their Cackalacky® Cheerwine® Sweet Sauce is one of our most popular dipping sauces.

Mt. Olive Pickle Company

Mount Olive, NC

Mt. Olive Pickle Company

80 years ago, Mt. Olive Pickle Company started on one acre of land using old coffee pots to pour sugar syrup into brining jars. Today, they’re the best-selling pickle in the U.S., adding an irresistible crunch to any Biscuitville sandwich you choose to club.
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JOHN BRITTAIN​

Vice President, Information Technology​

John Brittain was promoted to Vice President of Information Technology in 2024 after serving as Senior IT Director of Vendor Management since 2021. He helps shape the company’s IT strategy and technology initiatives in support of growth and innovation. Brittain previously held roles with the Greensboro Housing Authority and AT&T. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

KATHIE NIVEN​

President, Chief Executive Officer​

Kathie Niven joined Biscuitville in 2011 and led the brand’s transformation to its FRESH SOUTHERN® identity. She became President in 2018 and CEO in 2021, guiding the company’s growth to more than 85 restaurants across the Carolinas and Virginia while strengthening its people-first culture. Under her leadership, Biscuitville has earned national recognition, including being named USA Today Readers’ Choice Best Fast Food Breakfast in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Niven previously held executive roles with Quiznos, Arby’s, Burger King and Krispy Kreme. A graduate of Elon University, she also completed advanced leadership training through the Center for Creative Leadership, UNC Kenan-Flagler and Harvard University.

KEVIN BENNETT​

Chief Financial Officer

Kevin Bennett joined Biscuitville in 2016 as Chief Financial Officer and oversees the company’s financial strategy and planning in support of long-term growth. He leads teams responsible for accounting, finance, development, facilities, supply chain, risk and compensation-support services, providing insights that guide business performance. Prior to Biscuitville, Bennett held leadership roles with Circle K Stores, The Pantry/Kangaroo Express and Deloitte. He earned a B.S. in Accountancy from Villanova University and an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.

BELINDA KYLE

Chief People Officer

Belinda Kyle joined Biscuitville in 2022 as Chief People Officer, bringing more than 30 years of hospitality operations and human resources experience. Her career includes leadership roles with Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Romano’s Macaroni Grill and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. Kyle holds a degree in human resource management from the University of Phoenix and is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional.

BLAKE JENNINGS​

Chief Development Officer

Blake Jennings became Biscuitville’s Chief Development Officer in 2023 and oversees real estate development, construction, facilities and IT. Since joining the company in 2018, he has played a key role in building the development pipeline supporting Biscuitville’s accelerated growth. Jennings previously worked in mixed-use and multifamily development with Kane Realty Corporation and held finance and asset management roles at First Potomac Realty Trust. He earned a finance degree from Wake Forest University’s School of Business.

JIM MCCURLEY

Chief Restaurant Excellence Officer

Jim McCurley was named Chief Restaurant Excellence Officer in 2023 after joining Biscuitville in 2019 as Vice President of Culinary Operations. In his current role, McCurley leads enterprise-wide functions across Operations, Culinary, Strategic Planning and Concept Development to deliver measurable impacts on sales, profitability and guest experience. McCurley holds a B.S. in restaurant/food services management and an MBA from Johnson & Wales University and is Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt and Scrum Master certified.

KRISTIE MITCHELL

Chief Marketing Officer

Kristie Mitchell became Chief Marketing Officer in 2023 after leading Brand and Marketing since 2018. She oversees Biscuitville’s brand strategy, marketing, creative direction, customer experience initiatives, and traffic growth efforts. Since joining the leadership team, she has helped guide the company’s comprehensive rebrand, launched signature initiatives including “Life After 2®” and “The Flavor of Local®,” and played a key role in establishing the company’s Accessibility Committee and Project Management Office. Her leadership has helped strengthen Biscuitville’s brand presence and community impact across the Southeast. Mitchell was recognized as a 2024 Triad Business Journal Outstanding Woman in Business and named to Lunchbox’s 2026 Top 30 Women in Food list.

LARRY WILLIAMS​

Chief Supply Chain Officer​

Larry Williams joined Biscuitville in 1989 and today serves as Chief Supply Chain Officer, overseeing distribution center operations, procurement, transportation and warehouse technology. His leadership has helped build a reliable internal distribution system that supports the company’s multistate growth.

KIM AVERY

Vice President of Operations​

Kim Avery was promoted to Vice President of Operations in 2024 and oversees all Biscuitville restaurants across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Since joining the company in 2020, she has advanced through roles including Area Director, Region Director and Region Vice President. In her spare time, she is an award-winning mixed-media artist who supports charitable causes through donated artwork.

BURNEY JENNINGS

Executive Chair

In 1996, Burney took over the reins of the family business from his father, Maurice, as President and CEO. Today he continues to serve as Executive Chair of Biscuitville Fresh Southern®, a company that’s grown under his leadership into an $80 million business with over 70 locations (and counting). A graduate of Elon University, Burney serves on its Board of Trustees and has received its “Young Alumnus of the Year” award, as well as its “Legends of Business” award. He’s also active with the Greensboro Rotary, Greensboro Sports Council, and Greensboro Partnership. Triad Business Journal named Burney one of its “2016 Most Admired CEOs in the Triad.” He and his wife Dina, also an Elon grad, have four children: Blake, Bailey, Mary Frances, and John. In his free time, Burney likes spending time with his family in the mountains of North Carolina and also enjoys running, hiking, and golf.

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