Southern Pride of Texas
Equipment Reviews & Comparisons
98 articles on smoker care, BBQ tips, industry news, and more.
What 22 Years of Service Calls Taught Me About Rotisserie Smokers
A retired service tech compares Southern Pride, Ole Hickory, and Cookshack rotisserie smokers based on real-world fai...
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What a $200 Million Restaurant in Manhattan Tells Us About Commercial Kitchen Equipment Choices
Philippe Chow's new flagship proves high-volume fine dining demands equipment that performs. What commercial BBQ oper...
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What Actually Happens Inside Your Smoke Generator (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
A technical breakdown of firebox, pellet, and gas-infused smoke systems—what fails, what lasts, and what produces con...
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What Chain Restaurant Chicken Wars Mean for Commercial BBQ Operations
The fast-food chicken sandwich battle keeps escalating. Here's what independent BBQ operators can learn about equipme...
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Commercial Smoker Warranties: The Fine Print That'll Cost You Thousands
What's actually covered under your smoker warranty — and the exclusions that catch commercial operators off guard dur...
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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 a Multi-Concept Restaurant Operator Actually Gets Right About Equipment Decisions
Jack Gibbons' 5 tips for launching restaurant concepts—and what his advice means for your smoker and equipment choices.
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What Jack Gibbons Gets Right About New Restaurant Concepts—And the Equipment Question He Doesn't Answer
FB Society's CEO shares smart advice on launching new concepts. Here's how those principles apply when you're buildin...
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The Real Numbers: What Electric and Gas Smokers Actually Cost to Run Over 5 Years
Breaking down true operating costs for electric vs gas commercial smokers—fuel, maintenance, parts, and the expenses ...
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What Your Trailer Rig Actually Costs You (And What It Should Be Making You)
A practical buyer's guide to trailer-mounted smokers for competition teams and caterers — real numbers, real tradeoff...
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What the Value Menu Trend Means for BBQ Operations That Aren't Fast Food
QSR value menus are reshaping diner expectations. Here's how commercial BBQ operators can compete on perceived value ...
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When a Used Commercial Smoker Makes Sense — And When You're Buying Someone Else's Headache
Real talk on buying refurbished commercial smokers: the math that actually works, red flags to catch, and why cheap u...
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