Popular barbecue, rib restaurant chain closes one location in Kentucky after four years

A popular regional barbecue chain has shuttered one of its Central Kentucky locations.

Sonny’s BBQ off U.S. 60 near I-64 in Frankfort has closed after nearly four years.

“The Sonny’s BBQ franchise owner and team members at 141 Bizzack Blvd were honored to be a part of the great Frankfort community for nearly four years,” said Montana Coleman, Sonny’s BBQ spokeswoman, in a statement. “After careful consideration, the franchise owner made the decision to permanently close this location, effective January 5.”

“We are deeply grateful for the love and support the Frankfort community has shown us,” she said. “While this chapter comes to a close, we invite our loyal BBQ fans to visit another Sonny’s BBQ location, including our Sonny’s BBQ in Lexington.”

The Sonny’s BBQ in Lexington at 2341 Buena Vista Rd. off Winchester Road and I-75 opened in 2021 as well, just before the Frankfort location.

Sonny’s also has locations in Bowling Green, Corbin, Nicholasville, Richmond and Somerset.

Janet Patton

Lexington Herald-Leader

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Janet Patton covers restaurants, bars, food and bourbon for the Herald-Leader. She is an award-winning business reporter who also has covered agriculture, gambling, horses and hemp. Support my work with a digital subscription