Business Name

KevinK · 09-02-2011, 06:43 PM

I'm opening a BBQ trailer/shack on a busy road and trying to come up with a name for it. The only thing I have so far is Sporkie's BBQ. The slogan would be, "so tender you can eat it with a spork." The idea is to not take myself to serious and have a whimsical drawing of a spork with the outside points of the spork in the shape of pigs ears and a pig's face on the spork. I've been so focused on the food that I haven't put a lot of thought on the name but think it is probably an important decision and must be somewhat memorable to help word of mouth and repeat business. I appreciate anyone's honest feedback! Thanks in advance!

caseydog · 09-02-2011, 07:00 PM

Sounds good to me. And, you are right to be focused on the food. The name and graphics may help you get first-time customers, but the real money comes from word-of-mouth advertising from satisfied customers.

I have been self employed most of my adult life, and NOTHING beats word of mouth advertising. That's where at least 75 percent of my income comes from.

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landarc · 09-02-2011, 07:15 PM

As a fan of sporks, no kidding, I can see how this would totally work. Even more so if you gave away sporks with the cole slaw or sides. Of course, you will need backup options as you never know what names have been registered in the past. But, I say go for it.

twinsfan · 09-02-2011, 07:57 PM

Solid name, as long as you don't pay copyright fees if you go big!

I'd try to find something that starts with B. I use Bell Mt. BBQ for vending or just cooking. It's a famous sledding mountain nearby.

Also if you specialized in brisket you could use Bullock BBQ .

PCDoctor_1979 · 09-02-2011, 08:59 PM

Where will you be located in Iowa City? Are you open on game days? I hear that the City is really cracking down on roadside vendors on Melrose Ave.

KevinK · 09-03-2011, 07:57 PM

City is requiring a permit for anyone selling food or merchandise for the games. I didn't get a permit this year but should be ready for next season. It was pretty wet here today so all the vendors were having a rough day. Heck even the game was delayed, I can't remember a B10 game ever being delayed and there were 2 delayed today!!!

Mooner · 09-05-2011, 09:15 AM

I actually like the name and the slogan. I think it's clever and original.

Bbq Bubba · 09-05-2011, 10:30 AM

BBQ is not meant to be eaten with a spoon, fork or spork. JMO.

PCDoctor_1979 · 09-05-2011, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinK

City is requiring a permit for anyone selling food or merchandise for the games. I didn't get a permit this year but should be ready for next season. It was pretty wet here today so all the vendors were having a rough day. Heck even the game was delayed, I can't remember a B10 game ever being delayed and there were 2 delayed today!!!

I was at the game and I think the only time I've been wetter was in a swimming pool! Good luck with the vending next year.

JS-TX · 09-06-2011, 10:56 AM

What about Big Game BBQ? Your idea is not bad though.

plethoraofpinatas · 09-06-2011, 01:53 PM

Honest opinion, I don't like it. Sporks remind me of cafeteria food and you DON'T want to be associated with that.

09-02-2011, 06:43 PM	#1
KevinK Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 07-09-10 Location: Iowa City, Iowa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Business Name I'm opening a BBQ trailer/shack on a busy road and trying to come up with a name for it. The only thing I have so far is Sporkie's BBQ. The slogan would be, "so tender you can eat it with a spork." The idea is to not take myself to serious and have a whimsical drawing of a spork with the outside points of the spork in the shape of pigs ears and a pig's face on the spork. I've been so focused on the food that I haven't put a lot of thought on the name but think it is probably an important decision and must be somewhat memorable to help word of mouth and repeat business. I appreciate anyone's honest feedback! Thanks in advance!

09-02-2011, 07:00 PM	#2
caseydog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Dallas, TX Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Sounds good to me. And, you are right to be focused on the food. The name and graphics may help you get first-time customers, but the real money comes from word-of-mouth advertising from satisfied customers. I have been self employed most of my adult life, and NOTHING beats word of mouth advertising. That's where at least 75 percent of my income comes from. CD __________________ 1995 Red Weber 22.5 Master's Touch with Cajun Bandit Rotisserie mod, 18.5 WSM with iQue 110, 18.5 OTG, Copper Smokey Joe Gold with Mini-WSM mod, Black Smokey Joe Platinum (Jumbo Joe) IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller. From hero to ZERO in just one week! Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?

09-02-2011, 07:15 PM	#3
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: San Leandro, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As a fan of sporks, no kidding, I can see how this would totally work. Even more so if you gave away sporks with the cole slaw or sides. Of course, you will need backup options as you never know what names have been registered in the past. But, I say go for it. __________________ "perhaps...but then again...maybe not..." careful there son, those ribs are boiling hot... \_\|_/ (='.'=) Here there be bunnies... (")_(")ooo Pacific Rim BBQ Bob's Brew and Que

09-02-2011, 08:59 PM	#5
PCDoctor_1979 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-01-09 Location: West Des Moines, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Where will you be located in Iowa City? Are you open on game days? I hear that the City is really cracking down on roadside vendors on Melrose Ave. __________________ Brian Sweeney - CBJ #3691 - '77 Step Van Mobile Kitchen, Horizon Marshall, WSM with Pro Q Stacker, Weber Kettle & Smokey Joe GOLD. "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" - Clarke's Third Law Last edited by PCDoctor_1979; 09-02-2011 at 08:59 PM.. Reason: Added another comment

09-05-2011, 09:15 AM	#7
Mooner is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-18-06 Location: Southeast Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I actually like the name and the slogan. I think it's clever and original. __________________ *Jordan* *MOFO Chapter* Blue Moon Porkers FEC100 / GMG Jim Bowie (Dealer)/ Sams Club Gasser / King Cooker Hot Tub

09-02-2011, 07:57 PM	#4
twinsfan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-28-11 Location: New Jersey Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Solid name, as long as you don't pay copyright fees if you go big! I'd try to find something that starts with B. I use Bell Mt. BBQ for vending or just cooking. It's a famous sledding mountain nearby. Also if you specialized in brisket you could use Bullock BBQ .

09-03-2011, 07:57 PM	#6
KevinK Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 07-09-10 Location: Iowa City, Iowa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	City is requiring a permit for anyone selling food or merchandise for the games. I didn't get a permit this year but should be ready for next season. It was pretty wet here today so all the vendors were having a rough day. Heck even the game was delayed, I can't remember a B10 game ever being delayed and there were 2 delayed today!!!

09-05-2011, 10:30 AM	#8
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	BBQ is not meant to be eaten with a spoon, fork or spork. JMO. __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com

09-06-2011, 10:56 AM	#10
JS-TX is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-17-10 Location: San Antonio, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What about Big Game BBQ? Your idea is not bad though.

09-06-2011, 01:53 PM	#11
plethoraofpinatas On the road to being a farker Join Date: 10-29-09 Location: Arlington, VA Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Honest opinion, I don't like it. Sporks remind me of cafeteria food and you DON'T want to be associated with that. __________________ Stephen Old Blue BBQ Lang 60 Deluxe 22.5" WSM (x3), 18.5" WSM, 22.5" OTS Char Griller Smoker Pro w/ SFB, reverse flow mod

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