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Barbeque

Food

Kentucky restaurant puts mutton on the map

 By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 07, 2023

Moonlite Bar-B-Q is one of the few restaurants in the U.S. that serves mutton, to the tune of 350,000 meals a year.

Financing

Why barbecue is such a difficult menu for restaurant chains

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 24, 2023

The Bottom Line: Concepts that specialize in slow-smoked meat have had some challenges over the past few years, with one key exception: Mission BBQ.

Operations

Tony Roma's parent names general counsel acting CEO

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 11, 2023

Mohaimina "Mina" Haque is replacing Ramon Bourgeois, who led the brand since its 2021 acquisition.

Food

Smokey Bones turns brunch into an all-day event on Sundays

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 06, 2023

The new Sunday menu plays off the restaurant’s innovative way with meat but pays equal attention to fan-favorite cocktails.

Emerging Brands

Romacorp Inc. readies the new fast-casual Bones & Burgers

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 28, 2022

This offshoot of the full-service Tony Roma’s barbecue brand is designed for nontraditional and smaller spaces.

Financing

One small barbecue chain is doing the unthinkable: Lowering prices

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 27, 2022

Mighty Quinn’s dropped the price tag on its two most-popular menu items by about 9% after its protein costs went down, saying it wanted to pass the deflation on to diners.

Operations

Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q tries fast casual—emphasis on fast

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 07, 2022

The 38-unit brand is converting some locations to counter service in an effort to speed up operations.

Food

4 Rivers Smokehouse debuts an ‘Inflation Menu’ to cushion rising prices

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 15, 2022

The budget-friendly menu saves money for both the restaurant group and its customers.

Operations

Famous Dave’s opens first drive-thru location

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 07, 2022

The new restaurant in Salt Lake City is part of the chain's push into limited service, which CEO Jeff Crivello views as the future of the brand.

Financing

Smokey Mo’s BBQ acquired by Switchback Capital

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 13, 2022

The 16-unit quick-service chain will be opened to franchising and will undergo a rebrand, the new owner said.

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