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

Juicy meat and zucchini being grilled on a barbecue under the summer sun.
July 07, 2026
What Jollibee's Nugget Launch Actually Tells Us About High-Volume Protein Programs
Jollibee adding chicken nuggets reveals shifts in QSR protein strategy. Here's what commercial operators can learn fr...
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Outdoor barbecue with skewers and grilled food on a summer day.
June 22, 2026
What Church's Golazo Meal Tells Us About High-Volume Kitchen Execution
Church's Texas Chicken's new Golazo Meal reveals how QSR chains handle limited-time offers. Here's what commercial op...
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Colorful picnic setup celebrating Fourth of July with American flags, food, and drinks.
June 20, 2026
Lockhart BBQ's Growing Pains: Are We Watching Unfair Criticism or Legitimate Decline?
Ray breaks down the Lockhart BBQ controversy, what's actually happening with their expansion, and what high-volume op...
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A chef wearing a mask slices grilled steak on a chopping board indoors.
June 17, 2026
What Restaurant Chains Get Wrong About World Cup Promotions (And What Your Operation Can Learn)
Big chains spend millions on World Cup promos. Here's what actually drives volume—and how smart operators capture tha...
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What Sweetgreen's Summer Push Actually Tells Us About Where Commercial Kitchens Are Headed - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
June 11, 2026
What Sweetgreen's Summer Push Actually Tells Us About Where Commercial Kitchens Are Headed
Sweetgreen's new menu and campaign reveal shifting demands on commercial kitchen equipment. Here's what operators sho...
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Your Smoked Meat Menu Is Either Making You Money or Costing You — There's No In-Between - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
April 26, 2026
Your Smoked Meat Menu Is Either Making You Money or Costing You — There's No In-Between
How commercial BBQ operators build menus that actually turn a profit, from yield math to hold times to knowing which ...
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What a Manhattan Flagship Opening Tells You About Your Own Kitchen - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
April 25, 2026
What a Manhattan Flagship Opening Tells You About Your Own Kitchen
Philippe Chow's new Midtown restaurant runs high-volume service with precision. Here's what commercial BBQ operators ...
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