Competition barbecue team members cook up new venture: a barbecue supply store


Members of a Gardner barbecue competition barbecue team are taking their passion for smoked meats to a new level. They're opening a barbecue supply store in Olathe that also will offer classes for backyard grillers and those wanting to up their game in competitions.

"It's a one-stop shop for any competition or backyard barbecue cook. … Anything that has to do with barbecue, we'll have it," said Richard Fergola, Fergolicious BBQ team member and general manager of the new store.

The store will…

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