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![]() | Woody's Bar-B-QThat's My Bar-B-Q |

Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$250,000 to $550,000Total Investment
$250,000 to $550,000Number of Units
42In Business Since
1980* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document

Overview
Here at Woody’s, we have a passion for Bar-B-Q.
And a passion for great franchise partners. With a lower start-up entry
cost and outstanding franchisee support, Woody’s is a great opportunity
within the fast-growing casual dining segment. And, Bar-B-Q is hotter
than ever.
- Proven Success For More Than Two Decades This is not a fad chain that is here today, gone tomorrow – Woody’s Bar-B-Q is a restaurant concept that has had a solid track record since 1980.
- Experienced Support Team Recipes, operations standards and protocols, marketing and franchisee support have been refined and perfected from years of experience.
- Lower Start-Up Entry Cost Woody’s restaurant footprints and store units are designed to be easily placed in strip centers or conversions, rather than requiring free-standing out parcel stores.
- Attractive Sales-to-Investment Return Partner with Woody’s Bar-B-Q and share in the growth with solid returns on a lower overall investment.
- Single or Multi-Unit Franchises Available Woody’s is looking for experienced operators looking for an exciting new opportunity for reward.
Products & Services

In 1980, Woody Mills and his partner Yolanda set out to create a Bar-B-Q restaurant where the
meat melted in you mouth, the coleslaw was so fresh you’d think it was mixed at your table,
and the authentic Bar-B-Q flavored beans were the best you’d ever had. So with their
passion for Bar-B-Q and a dog-eared collection of recipes, they went on to create a dining
experience in the tradition of the South’s great hometown Bar-B-Q shacks. It’s the kind of
Bar-B-Q you and your family can call, well, your Bar-B-Q.
Whether you’re sitting down to a rack of our meat-fallin’-off-the-bone Signature Baby Back Ribs, or settlin’ in to tackle a slab of our special recipe Spare Ribs, you’ll find that Woody’s couldn’t be any further from the big-chain restaurants. Every Woody’s is special with it’s own hometown atmosphere and every Woody’s serves up only the best. We use the finest cuts of pork and beef and the freshest vegetables. And everything we serve is a Woody’s original, from our secret-recipe Bar-B-Q sauces and freshly prepared side dishes right down to our famous, moist and tender, slow-smoked Bar-B-Q dinners.
Whether you’re sitting down to a rack of our meat-fallin’-off-the-bone Signature Baby Back Ribs, or settlin’ in to tackle a slab of our special recipe Spare Ribs, you’ll find that Woody’s couldn’t be any further from the big-chain restaurants. Every Woody’s is special with it’s own hometown atmosphere and every Woody’s serves up only the best. We use the finest cuts of pork and beef and the freshest vegetables. And everything we serve is a Woody’s original, from our secret-recipe Bar-B-Q sauces and freshly prepared side dishes right down to our famous, moist and tender, slow-smoked Bar-B-Q dinners.
Training & Support

Our team will also work with you on your grand opening plans and your marketing and advertising programs, ensure that you have everything you need in the way of menus, table tent cards and in-store promotional materials. We’ll provide you with operating and marketing manuals. A Woody's team will be on hand during your initial start-up. After you’re in full swing, a Woody’s franchise service representative will visit you on a regular basis, and you can call for guidance any time the need arises. Whenever you need assistance, for as long as you are a franchise owner, Woody’s will be there to support you.
We’ve worked hard to find the best support tools for our franchise owners. Modern computer reporting and Point of Sale Systems provide real time information. Everything from inventory control, sales and cost breakdown, to staffing is readily at your fingertips. When it comes to how your business is doing you won’t have to guess or spend hours with stacks of paper. Most of what you need is a simple “click away.”
Why Woody's Bar-B-Q?
The Bar-B-Q segment is hotter than ever. We serve the type of food that doesn’t go
out of style. Good old fashioned cooking at a great price. Of course, like any modern
franchise company we modify our menu as the need arises.
Are You a Good Fit for Woody's Bar-B-Q?

Woody’s BBQ franchises vary in investment due to various factors. These
include the size and type of location. For example will your location have a drivethru?
Will you have a full bar or no bar? You may also qualify to establish a line
of credit or financing with a local or national financial institution for a large portion
of your investment.
Typically a Woody’s franchise costs far less than comparable restaurant franchises. The reason for this is simple. We have designed a franchise opportunity whereby our locations are easier and less expensive to build than our competitors. Everything from our equipment costs to staffing has been streamlined since we first began business in 1980.
Streamlined doesn’t mean we cut corners . . . we won’t!!
Typically a Woody’s franchise costs far less than comparable restaurant franchises. The reason for this is simple. We have designed a franchise opportunity whereby our locations are easier and less expensive to build than our competitors. Everything from our equipment costs to staffing has been streamlined since we first began business in 1980.
Streamlined doesn’t mean we cut corners . . . we won’t!!