Kansas City barbecue restaurant prepares for World Cup tourism rush
A Kansas City barbecue restaurant is preparing for an influx of customers during the FIFA World Cup. Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que expects to serve many international visitors eager to try its famous dishes. The restaurant is scaling up operations to accommodate the anticipated crowds and will open on Sundays during the tournament.
- ▪Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que is located inside a former gas station in Kansas City, Kansas.
- ▪The restaurant is preparing for one of its busiest periods in history, planning to serve hundreds of ribs each day.
- ▪Kansas City will host six matches during the World Cup, attracting millions of visitors to the area.
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Fox News Multimedia Reporters Kansas City barbecue restaurant prepares for World Cup tourism rush An iconic Kansas City barbecue restaurant is already preparing for long lines, bigger crowds and customers from around the world By Olivianna Calmes Fox News Published May 23, 2026 5:12am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Kansas City BBQ spot gives glimpse at how host cities are preparing for World Cup crowds Businesses across World Cup host cities are preparing for millions of visitors expected to travel between matches this summer. In Kansas City, one iconic barbecue restaurant says it’s already scaling up for the global crowds.
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