March 13, 2025
Beloved Wildwood Barbecue Spot, M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse, Up For Sale
By Kyle Coppola
Beloved Wildwood Barbecue Spot, M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse, Up For Sale
WILDWOOD, Fla. — After a decade of serving up smoky, slow-cooked perfection, M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse is on the market, leaving the Wildwood community hopeful that its beloved flavors and traditions will continue under new ownership. The restaurant put out a statement on social media looking for a buyer. We talked with Teresa who is one of the owners “At this time both Mark and I are ready to retire so we have elected to put the business up for sale. We love and value our customers so much and we are actively searching for a buyer.” says Teresa.
(As far as Southern Comfort and BBQ goes, M&M BBQ is among the top rated in the area.)
Owners Mark and Teresa are both U.S. Military Veterans and have built a dedicated following through their deep commitment to quality barbecue. Mark is the pitmaster who expertly smokes and grills meats using a trade-secret spice rub, the restaurant has been a local institution, drawing customers with its unmistakable aroma and renowned flavors.
(M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse always serves up some of the best ribs you will have in the area. Photo Credit – M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse BBQ.)
“Our technique is what sets us apart—slow smoke, indirect heat, grilled to perfection,” they said in a social media post, encouraging visitors to stop by and experience the award-winning flavors for themselves. When you take a look at what they serve up, you can see why people keep coming back for more time after time.
(No matter what it is, M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse BBQ serves it up the right way.)
Located at 7993 NE Drive, right next to the 75 Chrome Shop, M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse has been recognized as the top barbecue spot in the area by RestaurantGuru.com. Over the years, the restaurant has not only satisfied countless appetites but also fostered a sense of community among its patrons.
(This is Mark the local Pit Master. He cooks up some of the finest food BBQ in Sumter County. Both Mark and Teresa plan to retire. Photo Credit – M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse BBQ.)
The news of the business being up for sale has sparked concern among loyal customers, many of whom hope that any future owners will maintain the same level of quality and dedication. Given its longstanding success and deeply rooted reputation, M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse should certainly be an attractive purchase.
For anyone looking to purchase the business or knows of someone who may want to be involved, call 407-209-8063. Serious Inquiries Only.
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
