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Smokey Bones

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.

Leadership

Union Square Hospitality names a new president

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 18, 2019

Chip Wade, a longtime ops specialist for Darden Restaurants, will take the job next month.

Top 500 Chains

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill

Jun. 19, 2018

Adding a daypart

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 01, 2010

When Smokey Bones changed its name from “Barbeque & Grill” to “Bar & Fire Grill” in 2009, the rebranding didn’t stop with the signage. The 10-year old concept began remodeling its 67 restaurants to focus on the bar, making the area larger and installing TVs, high-tops and stools to encourage socializing

Top 500 Chains

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill

Jun. 12, 2017

A lodge-themed eatery specializing in hickory-smoked barbecue

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill

Jun. 11, 2017

Specializing in hickory-smoked barbecue dishes in an upbeat, family-friendly environment

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