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Q-talk *ON TOPIC ONLY* QUALITY ON TOPIC discussion of Backyard BBQ, grilling, equipment and outdoor cookin' . ** Other cooking techniques are welcomed for when your cookin' in the kitchen. Post your hints, tips, tricks & techniques, success, failures, but stay on topic and watch for that hijacking. |
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04-23-2014, 12:01 PM | #1666 |
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Join Date: 01-21-14
Location: NH
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He's too busy with the pickle factory.
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04-23-2014, 01:54 PM | #1667 |
Found some matches.
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Great read
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04-23-2014, 02:47 PM | #1668 |
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Join Date: 06-25-11
Location: Mishawaka, IN
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Hah. Busy doesn't even begin to explain it. We're busier than ever with this warmer weather. Can't wait to get the picnic tables finished so we can get more people in here.
As for the TV, people ask for that every single day. And beer. But it isn't going to be on all the time just showing sportscenter all day or anything. In fact, it's only going to be used when the occasional local game of interest is on, and the sound is always going to be off as to not kill the music mood or anything. But with people often standing around for 10 minutes or more waiting to order, and then maybe another 10 minutes waiting to pick up their take-out order, giving people something to watch will help, give people something to talk about, etc. Now, back to work. These pickles won't slice themselves :( |
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04-23-2014, 08:57 PM | #1669 |
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Join Date: 08-21-08
Location: Katy, TX
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I've seen this thread in Q-Talk for some time, but had never taken a look. Now have gone through the whole thing over the last couple of days. Feel really glad for you, man! From those initial snafus and delays to the current wonderful issues of capacity and demand: what a roller-coaster.
I know it's only a matter of time until the subject of "a second location" gets serious discussion. Wishing you continued success and satisfaction!
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04-24-2014, 08:05 AM | #1670 |
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Join Date: 05-08-12
Location: Iowa
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I think a TV is a good idea. Especially for sporting events.
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04-24-2014, 08:27 AM | #1671 |
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Location: Memphis, Tennessee
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In response to the TV announcement on Facebook, some guy said, "I may never leave." I think that is going to be your problem. Not sure why you would buy a gigantic TV when your income depends on turning tables, no matter how many people have asked for one, game or no game. I think it is much more likely to result in decreased, rather than increased, sales. Hope it works out for you, though.
Just seems to me that money would have been better spent on another smoker since you still seem to be running out of food on a regular basis. Also, I am surprised that it is taking people at least 20 minutes to order and get their food. No offense, but there is no way that you aren't losing customers with that long of a wait, especially during lunch when most people only have an hour to travel there, order, get their food, eat, and get back to work. |
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04-24-2014, 11:44 AM | #1672 | |
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Everything will right itself over time. He's still the "new place" and is probably still getting new customers who've waited for shorter lines, better weather, etc. I like the idea of a TV to pass the time while waiting. Unless I specifically go to a place to watch a game and drink beer, I personally do not stay at tables longer just because I can see a TV. As a side note, when the TV is not playing a game/sports center, you could run pictures of different plates/sandwiches that you serve. I never see one of your pictures that doesn't make me hungry. To change things up, you could also run pics of some of your customers or some of the area attractions.
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04-24-2014, 01:06 PM | #1673 |
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Join Date: 09-14-10
Location: Rogers, AR
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Sure, I would not have bought the TV, but I would have unloaded on some of the comments made here. This is his business so be extra respectful.
Thanks for sharing with. We will always root for you. |
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04-24-2014, 01:43 PM | #1674 |
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Tell that to Aaron Franklin.....
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04-24-2014, 01:54 PM | #1675 |
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Join Date: 12-23-13
Location: DFW, TX
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Indeed. Doesn't matter how many customers he's losing to wait times if he's running out of Q every day. He could be losing one customer a day or a million customers a day--as long as he's making money and selling out of food, it doesn't matter how many are lost.
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04-24-2014, 02:06 PM | #1676 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
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Good luck Jeremy!
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04-24-2014, 02:15 PM | #1677 |
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While there is no doubt that Aaron Franklin loses customers who aren't willing to wait in line for hours to eat lunch, he still succeeds because of his track record, reputation, and sheer volume of sales. While I hope that Jeremy someday achieves Franklin's level of success, I think he himself would admit that he is a very long way from there at this point.
In my experience, the Franklin business model of running out of food and turning away customers is the exception rather than the rule, but that doesn't mean that Jeremy can't make it work for him, too. |
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04-24-2014, 04:37 PM | #1678 |
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Join Date: 08-15-10
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This is, by far, the best thread that I've ever seen on this forum. Congratulations on your amazing business and for having the sack to do what many of us wish that we could.
I noticed that the restaurant only has 7 yelp reviews @ 4.5 stars. I would encourage everyone here to jump on Yelp and help a brother out. Here's the link: http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-prized-pig-niles |
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04-24-2014, 05:00 PM | #1679 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
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04-24-2014, 06:08 PM | #1680 | |
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he's from CA
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