Several barbecue restaurants in Texas are closing due to increased wholesale beef prices, inflation, and reduced customer traffic. Pitmasters from various locations, including Houston suburbs and rural areas, report that these factors are significantly impacting their profit margins.
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Texas BBQ Restaurants Close Amid Rising Beef Prices
Texas barbecue restaurants are facing closures as a result of rising wholesale beef prices, inflation, and a decline in customer traffic. Pitmasters indicate that these challenges are severely affecting their profitability.
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Some of Texas’ most famous BBQ joints forced to close due to sky-high beef prices
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