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BBQ Tips & Techniques

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

Smoky outdoor cooking scene with firewood and meat over open fire, perfect for summer gatherings.
May 01, 2026
What Your Smoked Brisket Actually Costs You (And What It Should Cost Your Customers)
Real costing breakdown for commercial BBQ operations: raw product, shrink, labor, fuel, and the margins that keep pit...
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What Your Smoked Meat Actually Costs (And Why Most Operators Get It Wrong) - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
April 29, 2026
What Your Smoked Meat Actually Costs (And Why Most Operators Get It Wrong)
How to accurately cost smoked meats for commercial operations, including yield tracking, labor allocation, and equipm...
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Close-up of Korean BBQ with sliced beef and fresh vegetables on grill.
April 12, 2026
What Restaurant Consultants Actually Learn Behind the Line
How operational experience shapes equipment advice—and why consultants who've never run a P&L often miss what mat...
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Executive Shuffle Season: What the Big Chain Leadership Changes Mean for Commercial BBQ Operations - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
April 10, 2026
Executive Shuffle Season: What the Big Chain Leadership Changes Mean for Commercial BBQ Operations
March 2026 saw major moves at McDonald's, Brinker, and Inspire. Here's what operators should actually pay attention to.
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