JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - CuisineWire -- With an impressive 43-year history of success, Florida-based Woody's Bar-B-Q clearly knows a thing or two about good food and good business. To keep its legacy growing, the classic Southern BBQ chain has tapped Joseph Becker to lead its franchise development efforts. Having launched a company and owned a franchise over the course of nearly eight years, Becker understands first-hand what it's like to be a small business owner. Becker and Woody's Bar-B-Q co-founders, Woody Mills and Yolanda Mills-Mawman, have their sights set on the national expansion of the brand. The company's newest franchisee just signed on in Raleigh, NC – taking Woody's signature menu of slow-smoked meats, comfort food sides, and decadent desserts beyond the borders of the Sunshine State.

"We are currently targeting cities with populations of at least a quarter of a million people where there isn't already a significant saturation of the BBQ segment," said Becker. "We're also looking to grow as quickly as possible, so it's advantageous for prospective new franchisees to get in early, capitalize on our low franchise fees, and grab market space before we begin selling out of our target territories. Woody's offers an extensive training and franchise support program that will teach incoming franchisees everything they need to know from top to bottom before their restaurant's opening day."

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Becker also believes prospects will be impressed with the culture at Woody's Bar-B-Q. "It's incredible to me that the owners are still so involved more than 40 years after they opened their first restaurant. They're very family-oriented and truly care about the success of their franchisees. What's more is that their love of BBQ is genuine, and it shows. The food is amazing."

Becker believes prospective franchisees who will prove a good fit for the Woody's Bar-B-Q brand possess a strong work ethic, are motivated to be successful, and are ready to "escape the 9-to-5 corporate job to build an empire." Both aspiring and established entrepreneurs seeking more information about opening a Woody's Bar-B-Q franchise are encouraged to visit the Franchise page at Woodys.com. If interested in learning more, Becker invites them to contact him at joseph@woodys.com or (484) 747-0094.