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Woody’s Bar-B-Q Announces New Ownership After 45 Years

After 45 years of family stewardship, founders Woody Mills and Yolanda Mills-Mawman have sold their namesake franchise to longtime operator Jack Dunsmoor and partner Kelly Harris. The transition includes the retention of VP of Operations Jay Vail to maintain continuity and preserve institutional knowledge. As the new owners prepare to build on a legacy of community and quality, the sale offers lessons in succession in mature franchising systems.