Podcast Episode
From 20 Dinners a Day to a Texas Institution with Skeeter Miller of County Line
Give an Ovation: The Restaurant Guest Experience Podcast with Zack Oates·Ovation·6 October 2026·21 min

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Send us Fan MailSkeeter Miller, founder and president of County Line Barbecue, joins Zack Oates to share how a Texas barbecue restaurant has continued evolving after more than five decades in business. From going from just 10 to 20 dinners a day to hundreds after a Texas Monthly write-up, to building a multimillion-dollar private events business, Skeeter shares the stories and ideas that have kept County Line relevant for 51 years.Zack and Skeeter discuss:How County Line became a Texas barbecue institution Why successful restaurants have to be willing to change Turning employee ideas into new revenue opportunities Growing private events from $100,000 to nearly $4 million Creating memorable experiences beyond the food Why great service still makes the biggest differenceThanks, Skeeter!Links:https://www.instagram.com/countylinebbqsa/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/skeeter-miller-61716926/https://www.linkedin.com/company/county-line-incorporated/https://countyline.com/