Random Acts of BBQ

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

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Thoughtful Team Members are Rewarded with #RABBQ

COVID-19 has been a hard transition for everyone, and Heather made it a little easier for her team members when the store’s dining room closed for precautionary measures. Heather made sure every team member still had work and made it a point to give everyone their necessary hours. Even when she got sick with COVID-19 […]

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Sonny’s Honors Local Law Enforcement Officers

At Sonny’s, we cherish our First Responders and all they do to keep our communities safe. As a token of our appreciation, we asked for Random Acts of BBQ nominations for deserving Law Enforcement Officers who go above and beyond the call of duty and make a difference. We spent the past couple of months […]

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A Sweet Team Member is Rewarded with a #RandomActsofBBQ

Rebecca has been spreading kindness with us for 12 years at the Lynn Haven location. She trains all her team members and teaches them the importance of leading with kindness. It is no secret that we have such a genuine and generous team because of her efforts. She has faced many trials and tribulations but […]

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Sonny’s Surprises a Fun-loving Team Member with a #RandomActsofBBQ

David’s fun-loving personality has guests lining up to sit in his section every week. He is a hard worker and is always the first to volunteer when his team needs an extra hand. When he has free time he will help buss tables in the dining room, take drink orders out and run his teammates […]

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Sonny’s Guests Share Their Encounters with Kindness

Kindness has no limitations. There are so many ways to do good deeds, whether they are big or small. Kindness is the key to making every day happier and brighter for the communities around you. Through compassion and treating people the way you want to be treated, you can change the world one good deed […]

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Recognizing Palm Harbor Team Member with a Random Act of BBQ

Ted is a breath of fresh air at our Palm Harbor location. His selflessness and generosity toward his team members speaks volumes to his character. He came out of retirement to help us spread the spirit of BBQ and we can’t thank him enough. He’s always offering to help out. He brings in sweets and […]

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Sonny’s Team Member of Buford, GA is Recognized for Spreading Kindness

Dawn is a kind soul on the inside and out. She goes out of her way to make her team in Buford, GA feel special every day. She refers to her team as family and makes it a point to share her appreciation and love for them. Dawn loves spreading kindness, especially when she knows […]

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Sonny’s Surprises Team Member with a Random Act of BBQ

Eli is a great server and team player! From keeping morale high to sharing his appreciation, his team members at the Florida City location say that he’s an absolute joy to work with. Our guests also have wonderful things to say about him and often come back in to see him. There are many examples […]

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Sonny’s Recognizes First Responders Who Go Beyond the Call of Duty

Sonny’s knows first responders are the heart and soul of our communities. They are the first on the scene and the last to leave. Their bravery continues to amaze us each and every day. Our Chief Kindness Officer, Kennon Adkinson, recently had the opportunity to recognize two very deserving first responders, Mariah Cason and Lt. […]

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Sonny’s Recognizes a Deserving Team Member with a Random Act of BBQ

Tiffany is always there to lend a helping hand. She is the first to pick up shifts when her coworkers have emergencies and is always looking for more ways to help her team. She can work any position in the store, so she often helps train the new team members. Tiffany goes out of her […]

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Recognizing Team Members with a Random Act of BBQ at Sonny’s

Stephen and Kimberly deserve all the praise. They both go above and beyond to show their team members they are important and appreciated. When a team member almost had to call out because they couldn’t find a ride to work, Kimberly paid for their uber and ensured they had a safe ride home as well. […]

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Recognizing Ernesto R. with a Random Act of BBQ

Ernesto’s positive attitude and constant selfless acts radiate exactly what ‘Q the Kindness stands for. His generosity speaks volumes to his character. Whenever the store is in a bind, Ernesto is the first to jump in and help. He has volunteered numerous times to lend the management team a helping hand by helping other sections close after closing his own. Not only does he go above in beyond […]

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