Source: Bernard Smalls for iOne Digital / Bernard Smalls for iOne Digital The restaurant industry has been going through a season of change – and another familiar name is going away. Smokey Bones, known for its BBQ and comfort food, had already been scaling back in recent years – closing underperforming stores and trying to reposition the brand. But between rising costs, shifting customer habits, and financial challenges, it has reached a breaking point. Now here’s what’s interesting.