Smokey Bones Announces Partnership with Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine

Smokey Bones today announces that world-class culinary personality and philanthropist, Chef Robert Irvine, will join the Masters of Meat to introduce a limited-time menu, Robert’s Ribfeast, starting on October 31, 2023. Fans are asked to bring their appetites to try this delicious new menu, which will benefit the Robert Irvine Foundation, dedicated to transforming the lives of service members, veterans, first responders and their families. Smokey Bones has committed to donate 10 percent of sales from “Robert’s Ribfeast” promotion, up to $100,000...

FAT Brands Announces Acquisition of Smokey Bones Barbecue Chain

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT) (“FAT Brands” or the “Company”) today announces it has acquired the Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill restaurant chain from an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. The acquisition marks the Company’s first foray into barbecue and expands FAT Brands’ portfolio of polished dining chains, which currently includes Twin Peaks. The purchase is expected to increase annual adjusted EBITDA by approximately $10 million, and bring 61 new corporate locations under FAT Brands’ umbrella. The $30 million transaction was funded from the Company’s...

Smokey Bones Names Javier Retamar Chief Financial Officer

Smokey Bones, the Masters of Meat, recently named Javier Retamar as the new Chief Financial Officer for the restaurant company headquartered in South Florida.

Retamar is a seasoned and accomplished executive who has had exceptional success in leading teams within cross-functional groups to achieve strategic goals.

“Javier has led an impressive finance career. His strategic and growth mindset will help drive our organization as we look to expand our presence and continue to evolve our brand,” said Hal Lawlor, President and Chief Operating Officer for Smokey...