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Smokey Bones

Operations

Restaurant chains say they're recovering quickly from Hurricane Ian

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 04, 2022

Power outages and transportation difficulties are mentioned as the lingering effects of the storm that struck Florida and the Carolinas.

Technology

Smokey Bones doubles down on delivery with new virtual brands, online storefront

 By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 28, 2022

The chain’s three existing brands, plus two new ones, will live under one digital roof at Bite Hall, where customers can order from all five at once.

Operations

Smokey Bones opens its first drive-thru

By Reyna Estrada on Jun. 22, 2022

The casual dining chain decided to go all-in as it seeks to generate more takeout sales.

Leadership

Smokey Bones promotes Nichole Robillard to CMO

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 25, 2022

Robillard joined the barbecue chain a year ago as VP of marketing. She spearheaded the chain's "Masters of Meat" campaign and led a revamp of the beverage program.

Operations

Smokey Bones is opening a drive-thru

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 14, 2022

The 61-unit chain says it will be the first casual-dining brand in the U.S. to have one.

Food

Smokey Bones differentiates the menu with global flavors and new cuts

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 04, 2021

Chef Peter Farrand launches a “protein candy store” to bring guests new experiences.

Food

Menu favorites get tweaked and seasonal specials return

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 19, 2021

Taste Tracker: Boston Market launches a chicken sandwich, Panda Express brings back a Chinese New Year signature, Panera adds two new flatbreads and wings take off in new flavors and formats.

Operations

Smokey Bones launches 2 delivery-only brands

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 21, 2020

Specializing in wings and burgers, the virtual concepts will be marketed via third-party apps and serviced by existing units of their brick-and-mortar mother.

Food

Smokey Bones heads for a recast

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 03, 2019

The barbecue concept intends to broaden yet simplify its menu and procedures, with women as a key target.

Top 500 Chains

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill

May 03, 2019

Get Top 500 data: sales, units and YOY change, average unit volume, and company/franchise units, as well as Technomic’s analysis, growth forecast and more.

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