JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — After competing against the best barbecue teams worldwide, Jacksonville’s Kings BBQ food trailer has taken home the grand champion title at the 2025 Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational.

The invite-only competition took place in Lynchburg, Tennessee, showcasing 91 teams from across the globe ranging from Germany to as close as Jacksonville.

Kings BBQ smoke out the competition by excelling in four meat categories: chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket.

Judges evaluating each dish based on three critical factors including taste, tenderness and appearance.

Ryan King, the owner and pitmaster behind Kings BBQ, has been perfecting his craft since 2020.

For King, barbecue is more than just a business, he says it’s in his blood.

“Starting out in this business is humb

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