The Once-Popular BBQ Chain That's Making A Comeback As Sports Bars - Chowhound

Ryanjlane/Getty Images There was a time when Smokey Bones was quite popular in the casual dining barbecue scene. Full rib racks, beer towers, and live game broadcasts were the playlist of the nightly crowd. But in recent years, the concept started to lag, traffic dipped, and the brand got boxed in. Then a pivot happened. Smokey Bones became part of Twin Hospitality Group, and some underperforming stores were…