Sonny s Real Pit Bar-B-Q is a chain of restaurants. It offers a range of starters that includes chicken wings, onion rings, fried squash, Brunswick stew and corn nuggets. The chain also provides a variety of entrees that includes sliced pork, chicken tenders, fried shrimp, catfish fillet and baby back ribs. Additionally, it offers a range of merchandise that includes sauces, T-shirts, hats and gift cards. Sonny s Real Pit Bar-B-Q was founded in 1968 by Floyd Tillman. The chain operates more than 100 restaurants in the southeastern United States. It employs over 6,000 associates and maintains a presence in Tampa, Fla.