The Delicious Smell of (BBQ) Opportunity

Be Part of Our Success Story

Uncle Willie’s Smokehouse has established a reputation for preparing and serving delicious wood-smoked BBQ food — in the traditional southern style. We’re talking mouthwatering delicacies like pulled pork, smoked chicken, baby back ribs, beef brisket and smoked sausage. Plus an array of hearty, rib-sticking (pun intended) sides like Carolina baked beans, black-eyed peas ‘n rice, sweet potato & apples and Delta Queen coleslaw. We’ve developed quite a following of loyal customers and — thanks to their graciousness in “spreading the word” — quite a demand for our food. So much so, in fact, that we need to expand our business beyond our existing two locations.

That’s where you come in.

We invite you to consider becoming a franchisee of Uncle Willie’s Smokehouse; currently we foresee imminent franchising opportunities in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont and New Jersey. We encourage you to learn more details contacting us and by reviewing the timeline below that reflects our history to date.

1995

After spending buckets of time researching BBQ establishments throughout the south and sampling the local flavors and recipes (file under the “a tough job, but someone’s got to do it” category), Uncle Willie’s co-founders Bill and Diane Lombardi were ready to introduce their own versions of this fantastic cuisine up north, in the wilds of Connecticut. Their recipe: Use only top-quality meats (no frozen stuff here!) and add a secret blend of succulent sauces (Memphis Classic Sweet, anyone?). The precedent was set …

2007

Two new locations were opened — one in West Haven CT, and the other in Seymour, 2010 CT. Our reputation (and satisfied customer base) continues to grow.

2017

Exciting franchise opportunities exist in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont and New Jersey. We’re poised to put Uncle Willie’s Smokehouse restaurants “on the map” … by putting them all over the map. Be part of our success.