Southern Pride of Texas
Equipment Reviews & Comparisons
7 articles on smoker care, BBQ tips, industry news, and more.
What Taco Bell's $3 Chili Cheese Menu Means for Commercial BBQ Operations
Fast food chains are pushing value menus hard. Here's what that signals for operators running commercial smokers and ...
Read Article →
What 29 Restaurant Executive Shuffles Tell You About Where This Industry Is Headed
May saw major CEO changes at Wendy's, Jack in the Box, and Miller's Ale House. Here's what operators should actually ...
Read Article →
What Subway's Big Bet and the NRA Show Floor Tell Us About Where Commercial BBQ Is Headed
Consumer trends from the National Restaurant Show reveal why smoked proteins are gaining ground—and what operators sh...
Read Article →
What NRN's May 2026 Equipment Report Actually Tells Us About Where Commercial Smoking Is Headed
Ray breaks down the real takeaways from Nation's Restaurant News May 2026 coverage — and what commercial operators sh...
Read Article →
What the 2026 FABI Awards Actually Tell Us About Where Commercial Foodservice Is Headed
Donna breaks down the NRA Show's 2026 FABI award trends and what they mean for BBQ operators making equipment and men...
Read Article →
The Independent Restaurant Is Dying — And It's Not Coming Back the Way It Was
Independent restaurants are closing at alarming rates. Here's what that means for commercial operators who want to su...
Read Article →
What Chili's Chicken Sandwich Momentum Means for Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Chili's turnaround proves high-volume sandwich programs need equipment that holds temp under pressure. Here's what op...
Read Article →