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Fact Brief: Are barbecue joints losing money on brisket?

Fact Brief: Are barbecue joints losing money on brisket?
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Yes. Barbecue restaurant owners are reporting that high beef prices are making it difficult for them to turn a profit on the classic menu item. Some restaurants have closed altogether. Russell Roegels, who owns a barbecue joint in Houston, told The Washington Post that the cost of brisket for his re

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