Smokey Bones T-Shirt
XS / Army
$19.99
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Remember a familiar name in American barbecue dining with this Smokey Bones T-shirt. The chain launched in Orlando in August 1999, expanded to additional states, and passed through successive owners as the casual dining landscape changed. New restaurant concepts appeared in 2022, while later closures and reported rebranding plans shaped the brand's final years. For former guests, restaurant workers, and collectors of dining history, this shirt connects a well-known name with the story of its rise, changes, and closing chapter in 2026.
Smokey Bones, formally Barbeque Integrated Inc. doing business as Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill, began in August 1999 when Darden Restaurants opened its first restaurant in Orlando, Florida, at a former Red Lobster site near Darden's headquarters. By June 2001, Darden had opened eight more locations in Florida, the Midwest and Northeast. In May 2007, Darden announced plans to close 56 restaurants and sell the remaining 73; in December, it sold the chain to Barbeque Integrated, a Sun Capital subsidiary, for about $80 million. Ryan Esko became CEO in 2015 and James O’Reilly replaced him in 2019. Smokey Bones opened two new-concept locations in 2022. On September 25, 2023, FAT Brands acquired Barbeque Integrated from Sun Capital Partners for $30 million. In 2025, a reported plan called for some locations to transition to the Twin Peaks name and others to close. Fourteen locations closed in January 2026. FAT Brands filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection that month. In January 2026, the chain had 31 restaurants in 15 Eastern states; on April 28, Twin Hospitality closed its remaining Smokey Bones restaurants.
Remember a familiar name in American barbecue dining with this Smokey Bones T-shirt. The chain launched in Orlando in August 1999, expanded to additional states, and passed through successive owners as the casual dining landscape changed. New restaurant concepts appeared in 2022, while later closures and reported rebranding plans shaped the brand's final years. For former guests, restaurant workers, and collectors of dining history, this shirt connects a well-known name with the story of its rise, changes, and closing chapter in 2026.
Smokey Bones, formally Barbeque Integrated Inc. doing business as Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill, began in August 1999 when Darden Restaurants opened its first restaurant in Orlando, Florida, at a former Red Lobster site near Darden's headquarters. By June 2001, Darden had opened eight more locations in Florida, the Midwest and Northeast. In May 2007, Darden announced plans to close 56 restaurants and sell the remaining 73; in December, it sold the chain to Barbeque Integrated, a Sun Capital subsidiary, for about $80 million. Ryan Esko became CEO in 2015 and James O’Reilly replaced him in 2019. Smokey Bones opened two new-concept locations in 2022. On September 25, 2023, FAT Brands acquired Barbeque Integrated from Sun Capital Partners for $30 million. In 2025, a reported plan called for some locations to transition to the Twin Peaks name and others to close. Fourteen locations closed in January 2026. FAT Brands filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection that month. In January 2026, the chain had 31 restaurants in 15 Eastern states; on April 28, Twin Hospitality closed its remaining Smokey Bones restaurants.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
| Width, in | 16.50 | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 | 30.00 | 32.00 |
| Length, in | 27.00 | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 | 34.00 | 35.00 |
| Sleeve length, in | 8.60 | 8.90 | 9.20 | 9.50 | 9.70 | 10.00 | 10.40 | 10.80 | 11.20 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
Product features
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton (lightweight 4.2 oz/yd²) for a soft, breathable feel
- Retail fit with crew neckline — neat, easy to layer
- Structural details: side seams, shoulder tape, and ribbed knit collar to retain shape
- Labeling and prints: tear-away label; DTF or DTG printing used for crisp chest and sleeve designs
- Ethically made blanks (Fair Labor Association, Platinum WRAP), REACH certified
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: medium heat
- Do not dryclean
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Product information: Bella+Canvas 3001, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: medium heat, Do not dryclean