Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que Doubles Rib Prep to 400 Slabs for 6 World Cup Matches
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Updated · Fox News · May 23
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que Doubles Rib Prep to 400 Slabs for 6 World Cup Matches
5 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 23
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que is ramping up for what it expects to be one of the busiest periods in its history as Kansas City prepares to host six World Cup matches, including a quarterfinal.
Rib production is set to jump from 185 slabs a day to about 400 at each location during the tournament, with the restaurant also adding staff to handle heavier traffic.
The barbecue spot plans to open on Sundays during World Cup games and is launching another similar restaurant across the street ahead of the event.
Kansas City is one of 16 host cities in the expanded 48-team, 104-match tournament, which opens in Mexico City on June 11 and is expected to draw millions of traveling fans across North America.
With Kansas allowing 23-hour bar service, will local businesses truly profit or be overwhelmed by the World Cup crowds?
Will the World Cup's massive infrastructure changes create a lasting positive legacy for Kansas City residents beyond the tournament?
Can KC's new transit plan overcome high parking costs and security funding delays to deliver a seamless World Cup experience?