Smokey Bones, the popular BBQ franchise, begins closing restaurants
Smokey Bones, the well-known BBQ chain, is shutting down multiple locations as part of a restructuring and leadership change.
www.primetimer.comHere’s what’s known about Smokey Bones closures up to now:
- Fat Brands, the parent company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early 2026, triggering planned closures of Smokey Bones locations as part of a broader restructuring. The reported scope included at least six Smokey Bones sites being shut down in 2026, with a total of around 30 locations affected across several states.[1]
- Later coverage in January 2026 and related outlets indicated ongoing closures and potential further cuts, with estimates of dozens of Smokey Bones locations impacted or eliminated as Twin Hospitality (the brand’s newer management) continued portfolio optimization.[3][5]
If you want, I can narrow this to the latest confirmed closures in Poland-friendly terms (e.g., whether any Smokey Bones locations operate or close in Europe) or focus on a specific U.S. region you care about, and I can compile a concise timeline of closures and conversions with sources.