Lansing Holds the Last Smokey Bones

Smokey Bones has abruptly closed two Michigan restaurants, leaving just one in the state. The chain is shifting many of its locations into Twin Peaks, a sports bar often compared to Hooters.

Michigan’s Smokey Bones Shrinks to One

Twin Hospitality Group Inc., the parent of Smokey Bones, closed its Utica and Grand Rapids restaurants this week, leaving the Lansing location as Michigan’s last. Across the country, the company is eliminating 15 underperforming restaurants and rebranding 19 others as Twin Peaks.

Story at a Glance

Before the closures, Michigan had three Smokey Bones: Lansing, Utica, and Grand Rapids.
Utica and Grand Rapids locations are now closed; Lansing is the only one remaining.
The future of the Lansing restaurant is uncertain — it could stay a Smokey Bones, be converted to a Twin Peaks, or eventually close.
With just one location left, the chain’s presence in Michigan is shrinking, marking a big change for local Smokey Bones fans.
If conversions continue, Twin Peaks could become more visible in the state.

Twin Peaks Conversions: Financial Strategy Behind Closures

For Michigan diners, the Lansing restaurant’s fate is still unknown. Nationwide, Twin Hospitality Group says the conversions make financial sense. Twin Peaks locations consistently bring in more than double the revenue of Smokey Bones, making them a smarter business choice.

National Context: 26 Smokey Bones Left

According to the Lansing State Journal, there are currently three Twin Peaks restaurants in Michigan: Livonia, Auburn Hills, and Madison Heights. The closures and rebranding efforts will ultimately leave just 26 Smokey Bones across the U.S.

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