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Smoker Maintenance & Repair
15 articles on smoker care, BBQ tips, industry news, and more.
What a Chili's Turnaround Teaches Commercial BBQ Operators About Getting Back to Basics
Chili's CEO Kevin Hochman rebuilt a struggling chain by cutting gimmicks and focusing on execution. Here's what that ...
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What Guava Short Ribs Tell Us About Where Commercial Kitchens Are Headed
Menu trends like guava short ribs demand smokers that hold precise temps for hours. Here's what that means for your e...
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The Formula That Actually Grows a BBQ Restaurant (And Why Most Operators Get It Backwards)
A proven growth formula for BBQ restaurants that starts with consistency, not marketing. Real numbers and honest talk...
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Refractory Coating in Your Smoke Chamber: When It Actually Needs Attention and How to Prep It Right
Your smoke chamber's refractory coating affects heat retention and fuel costs. Here's when to reapply and how to prep...
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Season Your New Commercial Smoker Right or Pay for It in Every Cook
How to properly season a new commercial smoker with specific procedures, temps, and timing. Skip this and your first ...
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When the Top Rack Runs Hot and the Bottom Rack Lags Behind
Practical diagnosis for uneven cooking in commercial rotisserie smokers — specific causes, component checks, and fixe...
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What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Storing a Trailer Smoker Through Winter
Practical winter storage steps for trailer-mounted commercial smokers: moisture control, bearing maintenance, electri...
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When Your Rotisserie Cooks Like a Drunk Compass: Finding and Fixing Uneven Heat
Practical diagnostic steps for commercial rotisserie uneven cooking - motor issues, baffle problems, airflow blockage...
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When Your Smoker Lies to You: Replacing Thermocouples the Right Way
Step-by-step thermocouple replacement for commercial smokers. Covers probe types, diagnostic signs, and procedures th...
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Know When to Grab the Wrench and When to Grab the Phone
A practical guide to deciding which smoker repairs you can handle yourself and which ones will cost you more if you try.
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DoorDash Kills Zesty — And What That Means for Operators Still Betting on Third-Party Discovery
DoorDash is shutting down its Zesty restaurant discovery app. Here's why that matters for commercial operators thinki...
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What a Butter Chicken Taco Tells You About the Next Five Years in Commercial Kitchens
Taco Bell's India-inspired menu addition signals where fusion trends are heading-and what that means for smoker opera...
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