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BBQ Chain With MA Locations Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks BBQ Chain With MA Locations Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks
BBQ Chain With MA Locations Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks Popular barbecue restaurant chain Smokey Bones is scaling back as underperforming restaurants shut down or are being rebranded. Parent company Twin Hospitality Group said it will have closed 15 Smokey Bones locations by the end of September. Nearly 20 restaurants are being converted into Twin Peaks, a mountain lodge-themed chain known as a "breastaurant" for its waitresses with revealing outfits similar to Hooters. The company said the Twin Peaks brand is delivering stronger sales. "Smokey Bones is a beloved brand that has amassed a loyal following over the years," said CEO …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Most Americans Strained Financially From Trump Tariffs, Inflation On Labor Day: Survey Most Americans Strained Financially From Trump Tariffs, Inflation On Labor Day: Survey
Most Americans Strained Financially From Trump Tariffs, Inflation On Labor Day: Survey Rising costs due to inflation and President Donald Trump's tariffs are putting a strain on many Labor Day celebrations in the US. WalletHub just released its Labor Day Survey for 2025. The personal finance website also released a list of Labor Day facts based on travel, finances, and ways Americans will celebrate the holiday weekend. According to the survey, 55% of Americans believe Trump's sweeping tariffs and inflation are erasing their hard work. That's up from WalletHub's Fourth of July survey, when about half of respondents said the duties and inflation would affect their Ind…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Survey Reveals How Often Americans Grill Outdoors During Summer Survey Reveals How Often Americans Grill Outdoors During Summer
Survey Reveals How Often Americans Grill Outdoors During Summer Grill season is heating up, and for most Americans, cookouts are the crown jewel of an array of summer activities. Whether it’s smoky ribs, a bubbling tray of mac and cheese, or a rousing round of cornhole, Americans know what makes a great summer. A new survey finds cookouts at the center of it all. According to the study, Americans plan to attend five barbecues and host four over the summer months. The poll of 2,000 adults — conducted by Talker Research on behalf of SpartanNash — explored the recipe for a perfect summer, from grill favorites to party roles and top-ranked sides. Two-thir…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Local Chain Heads To East Boston, Bringing 'Best Barbecue In The Area' Local Chain Heads To East Boston, Bringing 'Best Barbecue In The Area'
Local Chain Heads To East Boston, Bringing 'Best Barbecue In The Area' A chef-owned chain with five Massachusetts locations is expanding its footprint yet again with a new waterfront restaurant. The Smoke Shop BBQ, known for its award-winning barbecue, announced on Facebook that it will open a new location in East Boston in June.  The restaurant chain is owned by chef Andy Husbands, a "pitmaster" with 30 years of restaurant experience and a list of awards for his barbecue. He specializes in slow-cooked, competition-style barbecue and has co-authored six cookbooks.  The Smoke Shop's menu is, unsurprisingly, dominated by meaty entrees, like their "first-place S…

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by Morgan Gonzales