# @insiderfood on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=DoAZwx21PLs
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68961365-insiderfood-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-07T13:00:33.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Insider Food (@insiderfood) — https://gondola.cc/insiderfood

## Caption

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

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Making $4 Million A Year Selling BBQ In Texas | Small Business

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texasbbq, familybusiness, smallbusiness, brisket

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