Bill Tudor (September 17, 1921 – March 23, 1996) was an American businessman who founded the food chain Tudor's Biscuit World in Charleston, West Virginia, in 1980.

Bill Tudor
Born(1921-09-17)September 17, 1921
DiedMarch 23, 1996(1996-03-23) (aged 74)
Occupation(s)businessman, restaurant owner
Spouse
Mae Tudor
(m. 1944)
Children7
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Founded Tudor's Biscuit World in Charleston, West Virginia, on November 28, 1980.

Personal life

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He was born in Clendenin, West Virginia, to Mary Banks Tudor (born 1893) and Joseph Henry Tudor (born 1891) in 1921. His brother's name is Josiah (born 1919).

Business career

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He worked at a gas stop in Bolt, West Virginia, until 1944, when he married Mae Anderson. He then worked at a diner in Charleston, West Virginia, until 1977. Two years later, he and his wife bought a building for $63,000. A year later they turned it into a restaurant. In November 1980, they named the restaurant Tudor's Biscuit World.