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

Close-up of glowing charcoal briquettes in a round outdoor grill, ready for barbecue cooking.
May 01, 2026
Subway's $5 Value Menu Is a Canary in the Coal Mine for Commercial BBQ Operators
What Subway's 15-item value menu tells us about the restaurant industry's cost pressures — and why BBQ operators need...
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What McDonald's Protein Push Actually Tells Us About Menu Engineering in 2026 - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
April 25, 2026
What McDonald's Protein Push Actually Tells Us About Menu Engineering in 2026
McDonald's is marketing protein hard. Here's what commercial operators can learn from their menu math—and what it mea...
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What Restaurant Chain 4/20 Promotions Tell Us About Menu Engineering (And What They're Getting Wrong) - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
April 23, 2026
What Restaurant Chain 4/20 Promotions Tell Us About Menu Engineering (And What They're Getting Wrong)
Chain restaurant 4/20 deals reveal margin mistakes smart operators avoid. Here's the math behind promotional pricing ...
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Sparks fly from burning charcoal on a barbecue grill, creating a hot and fiery atmosphere.
April 16, 2026
The Real Math Behind Smoked Meat Pricing That Actually Protects Your Margins
How to price smoked meats for profit using real yield data, labor costs, and pricing psychology that works in today's...
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