James Beard Award Winning Doe's Eat Place Franchise

August 30, 2024  by Ewell Smith

Since 1941, all roads lead to Doe's Eat Place. 


Each location has it's own eclectic personality serving up a menu made up of six core menu items...let's start with the 2.5 to 3 pound signature Porterhouse steaks:

Own Your Own Doe's Eat Place


Garden & Gun Magazine's 2024

 Seven Venerable Steakhouses in the South


"You can try to tell first-timers about the peculiarities of Doe’s, but when you pull up to the building that resembles a Depression-era country grocery (which it once was) and access the well-worn dining area by way of the sizzling kitchen, they’re still amazed. Even more gobsmacking are the ginormous cuts of beef, Delta-style hot tamales, and broiled shrimp that helped make Doe’s the first restaurant in Mississippi to earn an America’s Classics designation from the James Beard Foundation in 2007. You can’t know until you go." 


Doe Sharing the Story Regarding The

James Beard Award

Own Your Very Own Doe's Eat Place

Forbes Magazine Story on True South Edition

"Don’t you dare order a porterhouse well done at Doe’s. Medium rare is the way to go. Ask for the garlic butter brushed on top and a side of au jus for dipping the crispy fries." 



Growing up in Doe's Eat Place, Literally

  Signa Family Business - 3 Generations

Southern Living Magazine

"On any given night, you just might find yourself dining next to a Hollywood starlet or former President. The steaks are that good(and that legendary)"

Doe's Eat Place Franchise Locations

(notice the Doe's Eat Place in the old Greyhound building - see the tables in the garage...what unique location in your town would be a great fit?

Doe's Eat Place Menu Evolution

Would your hometown be match for an iconic Doe's Eat Place Franchise?

Let us know...you can have your very own Doe's Eat Place.


NOTE - For 2024, there's a very limited offering of this franchise. The 3rd generation of owners take tremendous pride working with their new franchisees.  They will be hands on helping to launch your very own Doe's Eat Place.   To learn about the low investment level and more, click the red button.

Own Your Very Own Doe's Eat Place

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About The Author: Ewell Smith - Certified Franchise Consultant /  Publisher  - Close The Deal /  Host - Close The Deal Podcast /  Author - Your First Franchise Roadmap - Ewell serves aspiring entrepreneurs and Veterans considering a franchise. To learn more, contact Ewell.

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