THE WOOD RANCH STORY
In 1992, Ofer Shemtov and Eric Anders were each working more than 75 hours a week at a Los Angeles restaurant. At that time, relaxation was seeing a movie only to fall asleep right after the opening credits. Despite the long work hours they both knew if they got the opportunity, they would open their own restaurant company.
In 1992 Ofer found the first location in Moorpark and the two best friends renovated what was a failed barbecue restaurant. With only a $5,000 budget, they created the first Wood Ranch BBQ and Grill.
The restaurant, relatively small by today’s standards, became a great success in serving a community creaving a relaxing environment with great food. Today, there are fifteen Wood Ranch locations and one WR Kitchen & Bar serving Southern California.
Eric Anders
Eric was born in Silver Spring, MD, and moved to California in 1986 to work in the restaurant business. Eric attended UCLA’s Anderson School of Business and earned his MBA in 1991. Eric met Ofer Shemtov while working at a local Los Angeles restaurant. That is where the idea for Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill was formed. Eric is married and is the proud father of three children.
Ofer Shemtov
Offer moved to California in 1985 to work with family in the restaurant business. Eventually, he set off to find his own opportunities. After Ofer and Eric met and decided to open Wood Ranch, Ofer found the first location in Moorpark, CA, opening there in 1992. Ofer is married and has three beautiful children.