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13 articles on smoker care, BBQ tips, industry news, and more.
Cracker Barrel's Comeback Play, KFC at the Table, and What These Menu Pivots Mean for Commercial Operators
Major chains are making bold moves — Cracker Barrel fighting back, KFC testing table service. Here's what operators r...
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What Tom Berry Gets Right About Building Restaurant Concepts That Actually Work
COJE Management Group's founder built a portfolio on travel-inspired menus. Here's what commercial operators can lear...
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What European Fast Food Menus Tell Us About Where American Smokehouse Programs Are Headed
European QSR chains are betting big on smoked proteins. Here's what that shift means for U.S. operators running comme...
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What the Big Chains Are Chasing With Their New Menu Items — And Why It Matters to Your Smokehouse
Earl breaks down what Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut's latest menu moves tell us about where commercial foodse...
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Thai-Japanese Salmon, Indian-Mexican Shawarma: What Fusion Trends Mean for Your Smoke Program
Fusion menu trends are reshaping protein expectations. Here's how commercial smokers adapt to cross-cultural flavor p...
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What KFC's New Smoked Chicken Tells Us About Chain Restaurants Chasing Authenticity
Major chains are adding smoke-forward menu items. Here's what commercial operators should take away from KFC, Taco Be...
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Thai-Japanese Salmon and Indian-Mexican Shawarma: What Fusion Menus Mean for Your Smoke Program
Fusion menus are reshaping what operators smoke. Here's how to adapt your program for cross-cultural proteins without...
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What First Watch's Menu Overhaul Tells Us About Kitchen Equipment Decisions
First Watch's recent growth shows how back-of-house equipment choices either support menu innovation or become the bo...
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How Tempura Chicken Turned Into a Seven-Day-a-Week Smoked Menu Item
A catering customer's odd request led to one of the best smoked chicken preparations I've seen. Here's how it happene...
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What Fast-Casual Menu Trends Mean for Your Smoker Program
New menu items from CAVA, Chili's, and Taco Bell reveal where commercial kitchens are headed—and what it means for sm...
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What Fast Food Menu Wars Mean for the Operators Actually Running Commercial Kitchens
Ray breaks down what chain restaurant menu trends reveal about equipment demands and why independent operators should...
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Guava Short Ribs and the Equipment Math Behind Menu Innovation
Creative menu items like guava-glazed short ribs demand precise smoke and hold temps. Here's how equipment choices af...
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