David Sibray Eating A Tudors Biscuit World Biscuit in West Virginia
West Virginia Explorer chief David Sibray says he's particularly fond of Tudor's sausage,-egg,-and-cheese biscuit.

Surprising facts about W.Va.’s quintessential biscuit restaurant

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HURRICANE, W.Va. — Known for its made-from-scratch biscuit sandwiches, Tudor’s Biscuit World has been a staple of Appalachian cuisine since it first opened and is one of the only fast-food chains of its size to originate in West Virginia.

Elizabeth Epling, the marketing director for Tudor’s, shared some facts about the growing chain, including that, in total, Tudor’s has 74 locations, with its 75th opening soon in Inwood, West Virginia, spanning from the Northern Panhandle to the most southern part of the Mountain State.

Tudor’s has 74 locations, with its 75th opening soon in Inwood, W.Va.

Most of its locations are in West Virginia, with seven locations in Ohio, five in Kentucky, and one in Panama City, Florida, which opened in 2016. Additionally, Epling says, each is owner-operated.

“Even though we are a large company, we are still locally owned and locally operated, and all the owners of our locations are invested or working in some way of the operation itself,” she says. “I think that’s a cool, fun fact.”

Tudor’s also offers an extensive breakfast menu, with pastries, beverages, buffet-style platters, and specialty biscuits for call-ahead and pickup catering. In March 2023,

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Amanda Larch Hinchman

Amanda Larch is a freelance writer and editor and a 2020 graduate of Marshall University. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, antique shopping, reading, and baking. She resides in Hurricane.

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  1. Love their biscuits. I found out recently that I am related to Erna Mae Welch Tudor, her grandfather and my 2nd great grandmother were siblings.

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