A popular barbecue restaurant in Pflugerville is set to close its doors. Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue will cease operations on August 30, after nearly nine years in business. The economy and rising costs are cited as reasons for the closure.

The restaurant specifically mentions the high cost of beef as a factor. According to USDA forecasts, cattle prices are expected to remain high, while beef production is declining. Further details on the closure are available from the source, including the full statement from Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue.