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

Chef expertly grills skewered meat and vegetables over an open flame, surrounded by smoky aroma.
June 27, 2026
What Nobody Tells You About Adding a Second Location: The Equipment Math That Actually Matters
Before you sign a lease for location two, here's how to plan smoker capacity so you don't repeat mistakes I've watche...
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Chef grilling meat with spectacular flames in a modern kitchen setup.
June 17, 2026
When One Location Isn't Enough: Planning Your Second Smoker (and Your Second Location)
Equipment and capacity planning for BBQ restaurant expansion, from a service tech who's helped operators scale up the...
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When One Location Isn't Enough: Planning Your Equipment for a Second BBQ Operation - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
June 05, 2026
When One Location Isn't Enough: Planning Your Equipment for a Second BBQ Operation
Practical equipment and capacity math for BBQ operators expanding from one location to two. Real numbers, real consid...
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When One Location Isn't Enough: What I Learned Watching Restaurants Scale Up - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
May 29, 2026
When One Location Isn't Enough: What I Learned Watching Restaurants Scale Up
Practical equipment and capacity planning advice for BBQ restaurant owners expanding beyond a single location. Based ...
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Chef holding seasoned meat with gloves near barbecue pit, cooking outdoors.
April 19, 2026
Food Trucks Running Real Smokers: How Mobile Operators Are Taking Market Share
Mobile BBQ operations are outperforming some restaurants by investing in commercial-grade smokers. Here's the equipme...
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Food Trucks Running Commercial Smokers Are Eating Brick-and-Mortar's Lunch - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
April 14, 2026
Food Trucks Running Commercial Smokers Are Eating Brick-and-Mortar's Lunch
How mobile BBQ operators are using serious smoker equipment to match restaurant quality — and what that means for pro...
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Food Trucks Are Running Real Smokers Now — And the Restaurants Should Be Paying Attention - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
April 08, 2026
Food Trucks Are Running Real Smokers Now — And the Restaurants Should Be Paying Attention
Food trucks running commercial-grade smokers are pulling serious volume. Here's how they're doing it and what it mean...
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