New smokehouse chain to open in the region

Restaurants and pubs operator Mitchells & Butlers is to open a new chain offering "slow 'n low" US-style barbecue food.

Birmingham-based M&B is to open the first Orleans Smokehouse in Solihull in early 2024 at a former Harvester site

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It is intended to rival the Hickory's Smokehouse chain operated by Greene King.

There are 19 Hickory's including those at Wall Heath in the Black Country and Victoria Quay, Shrewsbury.

A new Hickory's is also planned for Solihull.

M&B is already advertising for positions on its website for Orleans Smokehouse including a general manager.

A trade mark for the name has been registered.

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