G.A.H. Bar-B-Q, Inc., which currently operates as a barbecue restaurant called Woody’s Bar-B-Q in Melbourne, Florida, has filed for bankruptcy. Court filings show the company reported liabilities that significantly exceed its assets.
According to the filing, restaurant operations are expected to continue while the Chapter 11 case proceeds.
G.A.H. Bar-B-Q, Inc. Files for Chapter 11
Case filings, as available on PACER, show that the company submitted its petition on June 24, 2026. As the authorized representative, Gregory Alan Helwig signed the petition prior to filing.
Filing details state that G.A.H. Bar-B-Q, Inc. qualified as a small business debtor. In addition, it elected to move forward with Subchapter V proceedings. Subchapter V is designed to help small businesses reorganize their debts through a streamlined and generally less costly process.
Attorney Jeffrey S. Ainsworth of Branson Ainsworth PLLC is the legal counsel in the case.
Latest Case Details
Case records show that the company submitted a summary of assets and liabilities. According to the filing, the company reported approximately $335,871 in liabilities and $50,924 in assets. The figures indicate the company is operating with substantially more debt than assets.
The company also submitted a list of creditors with the largest unsecured claims. Some of these unsecured creditors include Flagler Advance LLC, Alliance Funding Group, Seacoast National Bank, and Flexibility Capital Inc.
Court filings indicate that funds will be available for distribution to the unsecured creditors.
The list of equity security holders added in the petition shows that Gregory Alan Helwig fully owns the company.
A statement of financial affairs filed with the court details changes in the company’s gross revenue from 2024 through the petition date.
A summarized version of the latest Chapter 11 petition is shared here:
- Filing Date: June 24, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11, Subchapter V
- Case Number: 6:26-bk-04725-TPG
- Estimated Assets: Between $50,001 and $100,000
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $100,001 and $500,000
- Estimated Creditors: 1-49
- Reason for Filing: Restructure business under court supervision
Case filings show that the company previously entered bankruptcy on February 3, 2023. Proceedings then took place in the Orlando division of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida. More details are available under case number 6:23-bk-00428-TPG.
About the Company
Case records show that G.A.H. Bar-B-Q, Inc. is currently operating in Melbourne under its business name Woody’s Bar-B-Q, a barbecue restaurant franchise serving since 1980. As per the company website, its other locations across Florida include Green Cove Springs, Jacksonville, Lake Wales, Holly Hill, Macclenny, Sebastian, and Wauchula.
According to the company’s website, the Melbourne location uses traditional pit-style cooking methods to prepare a variety of barbecue dishes. Along with dine-in, the Woody’s Bar-B-Q facility offers takeout, delivery, and catering services.
Recent Bankruptcies in the Restaurant Industry
A range of restaurant operators have sought bankruptcy protection in recent months amid financial strain.
Asbury Park, New Jersey-based Mutiny BBQ Company LLC filed for Chapter 11 on April 29, 2026. Case records showed that the craft barbecue restaurant faced a financial imbalance and is proceeding under Subchapter V. The coastal smokehouse serves small-batch Southern-style barbecue items.
The parent company of Ray Ray’s Hog Pit, an Ohio-based barbecue chain, entered bankruptcy on December 19, 2025. The petition showed a gap between the assets and liabilities of Smoke Ring, LLC. By that time, the chain had already closed three other Ohio locations.
Kimchi Korean Restaurant Inc. turned to bankruptcy proceedings on October 28, 2025. The Korean restaurant listed a wide gap between its estimated range of assets and liabilities. The New York-based facility is known for its traditional Korean food items and homestyle hospitality.
G.A.H. Bar-B-Q’s filing adds to a growing list of restaurant bankruptcy cases filed nationwide over the past year. The outcome of the proceedings is expected to shape its future financial footing.
