Popular BBQ Chain Downsizing From 120 Locations to 11 This Year

The restaurant business isn't an easy one, and now, one popular BBQ restaurant chain is downsizing from 120 locations to just 11 this year, according to a report.

It's a disappointing thing to see a restaurant close its doors, especially if it's a place that the community has enjoyed going to for years or decades. But, according to a CNBC report from December 2025, it's a common thing, and nine major chains closed at least a handful of restaurants last year.

So, that trend is continuing in 2026.