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7 articles on smoker care, BBQ tips, industry news, and more.

Piebird Opens at DoubleTree Houston: What Hotel Restaurant Concepts Can Teach Commercial Operators - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
June 03, 2026
Piebird Opens at DoubleTree Houston: What Hotel Restaurant Concepts Can Teach Commercial Operators
New restaurant Piebird at DoubleTree by Hilton shows how hotel F&B is evolving. Here's what commercial smoker ope...
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Del Taco's New Value Menu and What It Actually Tells Us About Commercial Kitchen Equipment Decisions - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
May 31, 2026
Del Taco's New Value Menu and What It Actually Tells Us About Commercial Kitchen Equipment Decisions
Del Taco's value menu shift reveals hard truths about equipment ROI that every commercial operator should understand.
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Two Operators, Two Approaches: What I'm Seeing from Restaurants Actually Making It Work Right Now - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
May 07, 2026
Two Operators, Two Approaches: What I'm Seeing from Restaurants Actually Making It Work Right Now
Real strategies from two independent BBQ operators navigating rising costs — equipment decisions, menu changes, and w...
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What Chili's Chicken Sandwich Push Tells Us About Commercial Kitchen ROI - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
May 03, 2026
What Chili's Chicken Sandwich Push Tells Us About Commercial Kitchen ROI
Chili's growth shows how menu simplification and equipment efficiency drive margins. Here's what independent operator...
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What the Technomic Top 500 Tells Us About Equipment Decisions Right Now - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
April 26, 2026
What the Technomic Top 500 Tells Us About Equipment Decisions Right Now
Chain restaurants are struggling with costs and traffic. Here's what that means for commercial smoker investments and...
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April 22, 2026
What Fast-Casual Chicken Wars and Franchise Shake-Ups Tell Us About Equipment Decisions
The big chains are fighting over chicken sandwiches and franchise control. Here's what commercial BBQ operators can l...
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What the FAT Brands Franchise Mess Should Teach Every BBQ Operator About Equipment Decisions - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
April 11, 2026
What the FAT Brands Franchise Mess Should Teach Every BBQ Operator About Equipment Decisions
A major franchisee's bankruptcy reveals what happens when operators cut corners on equipment and margins. Here's how ...
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