Twin Hospitality shuts Smokey Bones after 27 years amid Chapter 11 pressures; all locations closed by April 27 as FAT Brands' bankruptcy spurs brand sales.AbstractThis report notes that Dallas-based Twin Hospitality Group abruptly closed Smokey Bones, a barbecue chain it had operated for 27 years, in the wake of Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings. All outlets were shuttered by April 27. The decision comes amid ongoing financial strain within the group's parent companies, notably FAT Brands, which also sought bankruptcy protection and engaged in divesting several brands. The events illustrate how corporate insolvency and restructuring can force rapid brand exits and closures in the hospitality sector, with knock-on effects for employees, landlords, and franchise networks.

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2026-05-15 12:30:07

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Dallas-based Twin Hospitality Group has abruptly shut down its Smokey Bones barbecue chain after 27 years, just months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. All locations closed as of April 27. The closure follows financial pressures on its parent companies, including FAT Brands, which also filed for bankruptcy, leading to the sale of many of its brands.

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