REGIONAL CHAIN · SOUTHEAST · FOUNDED 1980
Woody's Bar-B-Q
Florida-born BBQ chain. Standard fries, shared fryer, limited disclosure.
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At a glance
Vegetarian
Suitable
No animal ingredients in fry recipe.
Vegan
Caution
Plant-based by ingredient, but fryer is shared with lightly breaded fried catfish, chicken tenders, and cheese sticks.
Gluten-Free
Caution
No wheat in fries themselves, but shared fryer with breaded catfish and chicken tenders creates wheat cross-contact. Not suitable for celiac disease.
Dairy-Free
Caution
No dairy in fry recipe, but cheese sticks (contain milk) are fried in the same oil.
Kosher
Caution
No kosher certification.
Halal
Caution
No halal certification.
Woody's Bar-B-Q is a Florida-born chain that has operated for nearly four decades without publishing a formal allergen document. That's unusual in 2026, and the practical result is that dietary guidance comes from observing the menu: the fryer cooks catfish (lightly breaded), chicken tenders (breaded), cheese sticks (breaded, contain milk), and fries together. Even without published allergen data, the shared-fryer pattern is clear. For celiac disease, not safe. For strict vegans, not safe. For vegetarians and dairy-sensitive diners who tolerate minor cross-contact, probably fine.
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Nutrition facts
Woody's Bar-B-Q's published nutrition data for the serving size most comparable to an industry "medium" order. Values shown are per-serving and calculated against FDA 2020 Daily Values.
For comparison across chains, see our rankings pages — lowest sodium, lowest saturated fat, lowest calorie, and more.
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Ingredients, line by line
Annotated ingredient list
- Potatoes Fine — Standard-cut frozen fries. Woody's doesn't publish specifics, but the style on-menu matches standard frozen supply.
- Vegetable oil Fine — Standard QSR blend (likely soybean/canola). No beef tallow.
- Salt Fine — Applied after frying.
ON DISCLOSURE ⓘ
Unlike Famous Dave's, Jim 'N Nick's, Mission BBQ, Sonny's, or City Barbeque, Woody's Bar-B-Q does not currently publish a formal allergen menu PDF or a detailed nutrition disclosure document on woodys.com. If you have severe allergies, the only reliable path is to call your local store and speak with a manager.
What else shares the Woody's fryer
Per the Woody's menu: lightly breaded Louisiana catfish, fried chicken tenders, and deep-fried cheese sticks all share fryer space with the french fries. Any one of these items contains wheat or dairy, making shared-fryer cross-contact continuous. The sports-bar-adjacent menu also includes fried corn on the cob as a combo-meal side, which adds another cross-contact vector.
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Oil & fryer setup
Primary oil
Vegetable oil blend
Standard QSR vegetable oil (likely soybean/canola). No beef tallow. No published oil specification.
Fryer setup
Shared
Shared with breaded catfish, chicken tenders, and cheese sticks. Standard BBQ-chain pattern.
Cross-contamination
Elevated
Multiple wheat-breaded and dairy-containing fried items circulate through the same oil. Not suitable for celiac disease.
Format
Standard cut
Straight-cut frozen fries. Cooked to order, salted.
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Top-9 allergen status
Per the FDA's nine major allergens, as disclosed by Woody's Bar-B-Q for French Fries.
! Milk
! Wheat
✓ Egg
! Soy
✓ Peanut
✓ Tree Nut
! Fish
✓ Shellfish
✓ Sesame
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Frequently asked questions
Are Woody's Bar-B-Q's fries vegan?
Woody's Bar-B-Q's fries are vegan by ingredient, but there is a cross-contact concern. Plant-based by ingredient, but fryer is shared with lightly breaded fried catfish, chicken tenders, and cheese sticks.
Are Woody's Bar-B-Q's fries gluten-free?
Woody's Bar-B-Q's fries contain no gluten as an ingredient, but cross-contact with wheat-breaded items is possible. No wheat in fries themselves, but shared fryer with breaded catfish and chicken tenders creates wheat cross-contact. Not suitable for celiac disease.
What oil are Woody's Bar-B-Q's fries cooked in?
Woody's Bar-B-Q's fries are cooked in Vegetable oil blend. Full oil and fryer details — including whether the fryer is shared with breaded items — are documented on this page.
Are Woody's Bar-B-Q's fries dairy-free?
Woody's Bar-B-Q's fries do not contain dairy as an ingredient. No dairy in fry recipe, but cheese sticks (contain milk) are fried in the same oil.
How many calories are in Woody's Bar-B-Q's fries?
A regular french fries order of Woody's Bar-B-Q's fries contains 340 calories, 16g total fat (2.5g saturated fat), 490mg sodium, 44g carbs, and 4g protein. Source: Woody's Bar-B-Q menu + MenuWithNutrition aggregator (estimates).
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In the wild
Standard fries, Carolina platter context — typical BBQ-side presentation.
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Sources
Every claim on this page is sourced. If a source is wrong, dated, or missing, tell us — we update quickly.
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Important — read before you eat
Ingredient formulations change, sometimes with no public announcement. Allergen risk at any fast-food restaurant depends on the specific location, the time of day, and the staff on shift. For severe allergies, confirm ingredients with the restaurant at the point of ordering, and when in doubt, ask about fryer and equipment cross-contact. This page is an independent reference — not medical advice.
