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BBQ Techniques and Basics

Rookies and Grill Masters gather ‘round for the best BBQ tips and tricks.

How to Host the Ultimate Thanksgiving BBQ: Recipes & Tips

The holiday season is made for comfort food. From smoky main courses to dreamy side dishes, BBQ is the perfect choice. Get ready to fill your table with some sweet and savory Thanksgiving BBQ Ideas, straight from our smoker. Thanksgiving BBQ Ideas – Main Dish Alright, we can’t go any further without talking Turkey. It’s […]

How to Smoke Turkey: Get a Pitmaster’s Holiday Recipe

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Labor Day BBQ Ideas

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Top 3 Summer BBQ Ideas for the Perfect Party

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4 Delicious Ways Sonny’s Packs Your BBQ with Value

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How to Build a Delicious Backyard BBQ Menu in 4 Steps

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How to Smoke Pulled Pork

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All New 'Q Crew Rewards

Get $5 off an entrée

BBQ Recipes

Get cookin’ with recipes guaranteed to make your next backyard bash a success.

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How to Host the Ultimate Thanksgiving BBQ: Recipes & Tips

How to Smoke Turkey: Get a Pitmaster’s Holiday Recipe

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How to Throw a Halloween BBQ: Fun Recipes & Ideas

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5-Minute Recipe: Sonny’s Summer Lemonade Iced Tea

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4 Easy Spring BBQ Ideas & Recipes Ready for your Picnic

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Try these BBQ & Pumpkin Spice Recipes from Sonny’s to Get into the Fall Spirit

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4 Sonny’s Pitmaster-Approved Recipes to Score Big at Your Next Tailgate

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Random Acts of BBQ

Dive into stories of kindness, community, and the spirit of BBQ.

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Law Enforcement Appreciation at Sonny’s: Nominate a Hero for Free BBQ

Words can’t express how thankful we are for Law Enforcement Officers. They work hard to protect our local communities, and this Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we’d love for you to join us to recognize these heroes. Share a Story, Celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Day All Officers put their lives on the line every day, but […]

Sonny’s Veterans Day Offer: Free Pork Big Deals

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Sonny’s First Responders Offer: Free Pork Big Deal

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Sonny’s Teacher Offer: Free Pork Big Deal With Coupon

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Sonny’s Offers Free Pork Big Deal for National Nurses Week

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When BBQ Meets Heartwarming Surprises: Caleb’s Inspiring Journey

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Sonny’s is Spreadin’ Kindness and Generating Goodwill in our Local Communities

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Pitmaster Profiles

Read the stories, learn the secrets, and get inspired by the hearts and souls behind the pit.

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Meet Sonny’s Franchisee Brad Fink

Sonny’s Franchisee and Pitmaster Brad Fink is going on 30 years with Sonny’s BBQ, currently operating stores in Warner Robins, Perry and Macon, Georgia. We sat down with him to learn what it means to own a Sonny’s in Middle Georgia. What does being a Sonny’s Pitmaster mean to you? “It’s learning and sharing not […]

International Women’s Day with Sonny’s: Meet 4 Powerful Female Pitmasters

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Top BBQ Questions Answered by Pitmaster Shannon Snell

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Inside the Pit Academy: How a Sonny’s Pitmaster is Certified

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What is a Sonny’s Pitmaster? Get the Recipe

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Pitmaster Spotlight: Meet Josh McCall

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Get to Know Sonny’s Head Pitmaster Shannon Snell

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News & Events

Get the latest Sonny's news from new menu items to community events.

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Sonny’s Named Among Top Franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®

Sonny’s was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. At Sonny’s we’re continually focused on growing this incredible brand, and we’re beyond thrilled to be a part of Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®. For 46 years, achieving placement on the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® […]