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157 articles on smoker care, BBQ tips, industry news, and more.
What the Big Chains Are Chasing — and Why It Matters for Commercial BBQ Operations
Little Caesars drones, Starbucks pickup redesigns, Wendy's spicy chicken wars: what QSR trends signal for high-volume...
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What Wendy's, Chipotle, and IHOP Are Doing Right Now — And What It Means for Your Smoker Schedule
National chains are pushing smoked proteins hard this quarter. Here's what their menu moves tell us about consumer de...
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Running a Competition Brisket Program on the SP-700: What I Actually Do Different
How to adapt competition-level brisket technique for commercial production on a Southern Pride SP-700. Real temps, ti...
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What the 2025 Fast-Casual Winners Actually Got Right About Smokehouse Programs
Ray breaks down which fast-casual chains scaled BBQ successfully in 2025 and what their equipment choices reveal abou...
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Running a Beef Short Rib Program That Actually Makes Money at Upscale Prices
How to source, price, and execute beef short ribs for high-end BBQ service without destroying your food cost or holdi...
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Running a Whole Hog Through a Commercial Rotisserie Without Losing Your Mind
Practical guide to whole hog prep, cook times, and carving for commercial rotisserie operations. Real yield math and ...
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Pork Belly Burnt Ends: The Math, The Method, and Why They're Printing Money for Caterers
How to scale pork belly burnt ends for commercial production, including yield percentages, food cost per serving, and...
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The Quiet Exit: Why Independent Restaurants Are Disappearing and What It Means for Commercial BBQ
Independent restaurants are closing faster than they're opening. Here's what's actually driving the decline and how s...
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When the Numbers Get Ugly: Equipment Decisions That Actually Protect Your Margins
How commercial BBQ operators can protect margins during economic uncertainty through smarter equipment choices and op...
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Running Smoked Salmon at Production Scale Without Destroying Your Margins
Commercial salmon smoking for catering and restaurants: temps, timing, yield math, and why most operators overthink t...
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Why Your Steakhouse Should Be Smoking Prime Rib (And How to Build the Program)
A practical guide to adding smoked prime rib to steakhouse operations—equipment sizing, yield math, and the productio...
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Running Competition Brisket Through an SP-700: What Actually Translates and What Doesn't
Adapting comp-style brisket methods for commercial volume on the Southern Pride SP-700 — what works, what changes, an...
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