Smokey Bones, known for its barbecue-forward menu and sports-bar vibe, has been shrinking its footprint over the past year as parent company Twin Hospitality Group Inc. restructures the brand. The company has already closed multiple locations and plans additional shutdowns and conversions.
Multiple Smokey Bones Locations Close Within Weeks
Smokey Bones is a U.S.-based casual dining chain best known for its barbecue-focused menu. Founded in Orlando in 1999, the brand serves slow-smoked ribs, grilled meats, burgers, and classic comfort fare, along with a full bar featuring beer, bourbon, and cocktails.
The chain has changed hands several times over the years and is currently operated by Twin Hospitality Group Inc. At its peak, Smokey Bones operated more than 120 locations nationwide, but its footprint has since shrunk following multiple restructurings.
As part of Twin Hospitality Group’s restructuring efforts, the following six Smokey Bones locations have closed within the past month, according to The Street:
- Smokey Bones Orlando: 3400 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
- Smokey Bones Rockford: 6690 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108
- Smokey Bones Boca Raton: 21733 FL-7, Boca Raton, FL 33428
- Smokey Bones Maumee: 512 W Dussel Dr, Maumee, OH 43537
- Smokey Bones Cheektowaga: 2007 Walden Ave, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
- Smokey Bones Pittsburgh: 6050 Robinson Centre Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Closures Tie into Broader Twin Hospitality Restructuring…