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

Juicy ribeye steak cooking over an open fire grill with flames, showcasing delicious grilling action.
June 26, 2026
Southpaw Buys 43 Taco Bells — And What That Tells Us About Franchise Foodservice Equipment
A regional franchisee just acquired 43 Taco Bell locations. Here's what operators should understand about equipment d...
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Chef slicing a perfectly cooked steak on a chopping board, showcasing juicy and delicious meat.
June 20, 2026
What Red Robin's $72.5M Franchise Selloff Actually Tells Us About Restaurant Equipment Strategy
Red Robin's sale of 86 corporate stores signals shifting costs in foodservice. Here's what operators should take from...
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Why Your Blackstone is Fine for Fajitas — And Why It Doesn't Belong in Your Production Kitchen - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
June 10, 2026
Why Your Blackstone is Fine for Fajitas — And Why It Doesn't Belong in Your Production Kitchen
Chicken fajitas on a Blackstone work great at home. Commercial operators need to think bigger about throughput, consi...
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What a Food Media Video Series Tells Us About Where Restaurant Tech Is Headed - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
June 09, 2026
What a Food Media Video Series Tells Us About Where Restaurant Tech Is Headed
Nation's Restaurant News launches a video series with their food editor. Here's what it signals for commercial kitche...
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A tattooed chef grills food outdoors, surrounded by smoke and natural light.
June 08, 2026
Pasta and Trout Are Showing Up on BBQ Menus — And That's Not the Problem You Think It Is
Menu diversification is pushing BBQ operators toward dishes that don't touch a smoker. Here's how to make it work wit...
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What a French Brasserie in San Diego Tells Us About Where Restaurants Are Headed - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
May 19, 2026
What a French Brasserie in San Diego Tells Us About Where Restaurants Are Headed
Trust Restaurant Group's new À L'ouest signals shifting consumer demands. Here's what BBQ operators should learn from...
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What Health Inspectors Actually Look For in Your Smoker Operation - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
May 08, 2026
What Health Inspectors Actually Look For in Your Smoker Operation
A practical breakdown of health code requirements for commercial BBQ, from HACCP logs to equipment choices that make ...
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