Solar Bears Announce Partnership With Sonny's BBQ

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears have announced a partnership with Maitland-based Sonny’s BBQ® for the 2022-23 season.

“We’re extremely pleased to see Sonny’s BBQ continue their support of local professional sports here in Central Florida,” Solar Bears president Chris Heller said. “Sonny’s has long had a presence within our community, and we’re excited to help expand their presence at our games.”

Sonny’s BBQ pitmasters will be present during Solar Bears food fests that take place during the course of the 2022-23 season, and Sonny’s BBQ will provide giveaways to fans throughout the season.

“We are incredibly proud to be sponsoring the Solar Bears this year. Not only are they a great on the ice, but they also value community as much as we do,” said Kennon Adkinson, Chief Kindness Officer of Sonny’s BBQ. “We are so excited to see where this opportunity leads us and wish them all the best in the upcoming season.”

The Solar Bears open the 2022-23 season on the road when they visit the Jacksonville Icemen at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Orlando’s home opener at the AdventHealth Rink at Amway Center is Sunday, Oct. 23 vs. Jacksonville at 4:30 p.m.

About Sonny’s BBQ:

With nearly 100 locations spanning the southeast, Sonny’s BBQ® is one of the largest barbecue restaurant brands in the country. Its signature pulled pork, sweet tea, and unique appetizers have afforded the restaurant the title of “Best Barbecue Chain in America” by The Daily Meal. Floyd “Sonny” Tillman and his wife, Lucille founded Sonny’s BBQ in 1968 in Gainesville, Fla. in hopes of creating a local BBQ joint for their community to enjoy. 54 years later, Sonny’s BBQ continues to do just that under the direction of CEO Jamie Yarmuth and local pitmasters spreading the spirit of BBQ in each of their communities through the Q the Kindness and Random Acts of BBQ initiatives. Sonny’s BBQ is a leader in the hospitality industry with its commitment to creating unique consumer experiences, ability and willingness to utilize cutting-edge technology, and network of successful franchisee relationships. For more information on Sonny’s BBQ, visit https://www.sonnysbbq.com/ or follow the restaurant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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