


The Clinton location and all other new stores will have a smaller footprint, around 5,000 square feet, and seat no more than 120 guests the design is anticipated to reduce initial building costs, but more importantly create a fuller dining room and a more inclusive dine-in experience for guests. The first prototype opened in Clinton, Mississippi earlier this year. This shift to off-premise dining preferences is at the center of a new store prototype that puts an emphasis on meeting guests in their cars and homes. Immediate impacts of the guest and team member driven approach included an expansion of convenient dining options and minimizing pricing impacts on guests. Putting guests, team members, franchisees, and vendor relationships at the center of decision-making has not only impacted strong sales, as demonstrated by 18% comparable stores sales growth in 2021 vs 2020 but led to the development of new store prototypes and investment in technology. Sonny’s BBQ, the industry-leading BBQ restaurant rooted in quality food and spreading kindness, has successfully navigated the ever-changing restaurant landscape since 2020 by quickly shifting its business model and ensuring minimal disruption to the supply chain. ORLANDO, Fla., August 24, 2022-( BUSINESS WIRE)-As the restaurant industry evolves to meet customer expectations and optimize operations, brands and restaurateurs alike are seeking innovative ways to drive steady growth. The Florida-based BBQ restaurant invests in store operations to heighten dining and team member experience as the brand sees year-over-year sales increase
