The Brutal Business Of Texas BBQ

Smokey John's has been serving barbecue in Dallas, Texas, since 1976, but it was losing money. Then, a devastating fire destroyed the entire restaurant in 2017. So, brothers Brent and Juan Reaves had to rebuild it from scratch. Their bet paid off. Today, Smokey John's makes nearly $4 million in annual revenue and goes through roughly 2,000 pounds of brisket each week. The brothers explain what it takes to keep a 50-year-old barbecue business alive while continuing their father's legacy. 00:00 - Intro 01:47 - Smokey John's History 02:34 - Making Brisket 03:58 - Taking Over the Restaurant 05:03 - Revenue and Costs 06:15 - The Fire 07:20 - Rebuilding After the Fire 09:06 - Black-Owned Barbecue in Texas 09:42 - Future Goals and Pricing 10:38 - Carrying on Dad's Legacy 11:10 - Credits ------------------------------------------------------ #texasbbq #brisket #familybusiness #smallbusiness WATCH MORE SMALL BUSINESS VIDEOS: Why Halal BBQ Is Taking Over Texas    • Why Halal BBQ Is Taking Over Texas   Making 300,000 Cannolis A Year By Hand    • Making 300,000 Cannolis A Year By Hand | S...   The Ravioli King Of Brooklyn Making Nearly $2 Million Per Year    • The Oldest Pasta Machine Still Being Used ...   Insider Food is brought to you by Business Insider, a global newsroom covering business, technology, and the economy. We use food to explore how businesses work, how industries operate, and how people spend, cook, and eat around the world. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com/ Insider Food on Facebook:   / foodinsider   Insider Food on Instagram:   / insiderfood   Insider Food on Twitter:   / insiderfood   Insider Food on TikTok:   / foodinsider   Food Wars on Snapchat:   / 9045577297   Making $4 Million A Year Selling BBQ In Texas | Small Business