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Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue announced it will close Aug. 30 after nearly nine years in Pflugerville. The restaurant cited the economy and rising beef costs, while USDA forecasts show cattle prices remaining high and beef production declining.

Folks have till the end of August to try Brotherton's Black Iron BBQ.

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A local favorite casual BBQ is preparing to close permanently. Brotherton’s Black Iron Barbecue, a Pflugerville staple, will serve its final meal on August 30. The restaurant team shared the closure announcement on social media and cited slow business and financial challenges as the reasons for its shutdown. Brotherton