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

Sizzling tomahawk steak grilling over flame for a delicious barbecue experience.
July 01, 2026
Cotton Patch Cafe's New Ownership and What It Signals for Regional Restaurant Equipment Decisions
Local Favorite Restaurants acquires Cotton Patch Cafe. Here's what this consolidation means for commercial kitchen an...
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What First Watch's Turnaround Tells Us About Equipment Decisions That Actually Last - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
May 10, 2026
What First Watch's Turnaround Tells Us About Equipment Decisions That Actually Last
First Watch's comeback wasn't magic — it was smart capital choices. Here's what commercial BBQ operators can learn fr...
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BTU Ratings on Commercial Smokers: Why the Big Number on the Spec Sheet Might Be Misleading You - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
April 30, 2026
BTU Ratings on Commercial Smokers: Why the Big Number on the Spec Sheet Might Be Misleading You
BTU ratings matter less than you think. Here's what actually determines cook times on commercial smokers — and what s...
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Sizzling chunks of grilled chicken cooking on an outdoor barbecue with charcoal flames.
April 29, 2026
What Layne's Chicken Fingers Is Actually Betting On With 300+ Locations
Layne's aggressive franchise push reveals what growing QSR chains need from kitchen equipment—and where corners get cut.
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