What we do with 3 UDS's

cfbeagle · 08-24-2010, 09:45 AM

Well after a year or two of dreaming and getting my stuff in order, I started selling Q.

I own a sign shop on a fairly busy route. We built a new shop 2 years ago and I included a a kitchen in the design because of this dream I had, so that hurdle was over.

With the "Great Recession" hanging in here in Mississippi I began to get serious several months ago about selling Q here 1 day a week to supplement my income.

We sell 1 day a week, Thursday, starting at 11:00 until its gone. The menu is Chicken Leg quarters, Pulled Pork, and ribs. Side items are baked beans, cole slaw, and chips. You get Sweet tea or Lemonade to drink.

We have done it 4 Thursdays now, sold out every week. We add a little more every week. People are going nuts over it.

Last Thursday I cooked 145 leg quarters, 8 racks of ribs, and 6 butts. Sold out by 1:00. The chicken is what everyone is begging for. I can't seem to cook enough. I didn't realize that would be the hot seller.

Here are some pictures of my cooking setup. This Thursday I will try to get some of the food line.

armor · 08-24-2010, 09:57 AM

Sounds like you might be expanding the BBQ business. Great looking chicken! What kind of wood are you using?

ChicagoSizzlin · 08-24-2010, 10:04 AM

What ya putting on the chix to make it so popular? - nudge nudge- - wink wink-

Smoke & Beers · 08-24-2010, 11:09 AM

That is Awesome! I would love to be able to do something like that some day!

Hotrodhog · 08-24-2010, 11:41 AM

Your lucky, here in California if you set up a roadside BBQ the state would shut you down by lunch time, untill you hand them permit $, Lol.

looks good, and yes,..for some reason, nothing cooks chicken better than a UDS!!

Rich Parker · 08-24-2010, 11:48 AM

Congrats on the success!

cfbeagle · 08-24-2010, 07:11 PM

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Sounds like you might be expanding the BBQ business. Great looking chicken! What kind of wood are you using?

Wood lump charcoal from Sam's and Kingsford.

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What ya putting on the chix to make it so popular? - nudge nudge- - wink wink-

My own rub... If I told you I would have to kill ya, and I would rather sell Q then sit in jail.

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Your lucky, here in California if you set up a roadside BBQ the state would shut you down by lunch time, untill you hand them permit $, Lol.

Reason number 501 why I don't live in Florida or California!

bluetang · 08-24-2010, 08:11 PM

Yep. Florida here. Good luck, it looks good,

timmy7649 · 08-25-2010, 01:26 PM

good job. before you know it you will have to turn your sign shop into a bbq joint. lol. good luck with the future and cant wait to see more pics. it's what i dream of.

Smiter Q · 09-12-2010, 10:36 AM

It is a "small" post like this that has such a "large" impact on people. I am very very glad to read that your little off shoot has met with success. I remember your post when you said you were going to start this. Congratulations! In these tough economic times it is nice to see that someone is benefiting financially while supporting a dream that they have had for a couple/few years. I wish you continued success, and please keep us updated!

expatpig · 09-12-2010, 11:19 AM

Great!, So, now you're a bbq joint that also does sign work?

Smiter Q · 09-12-2010, 11:49 AM

@cfbeagle

Just an idea, if you make magnetic signs.. make a few like stating what you are selling and place them on the drums! People will see it easier and it will let them know what ya got going on.

big brother smoke · 09-12-2010, 12:17 PM

If you smoke it, they will come!

Way to make it happen!

cfbeagle · 09-12-2010, 12:33 PM

Thanks for all the encouragement. Owning a sign business has been a challenge the last year or so with sales down over 50 percent.

I fills really good to sell people something they really want instead of something they just consider a business expense.

We sell around 100 plates a week. I encourage people to go for their dream. It really can work!

Smiter Q · 09-13-2010, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cfbeagle

Thanks for all the encouragement. Owning a sign business has been a challenge the last year or so with sales down over 50 percent.

I fills really good to sell people something they really want instead of something they just consider a business expense.

We sell around 100 plates a week. I encourage people to go for their dream. It really can work!

08-24-2010, 09:45 AM	#1
cfbeagle Found some matches. Join Date: 03-18-09 Location: Macon, MS	What we do with 3 UDS's Well after a year or two of dreaming and getting my stuff in order, I started selling Q. I own a sign shop on a fairly busy route. We built a new shop 2 years ago and I included a a kitchen in the design because of this dream I had, so that hurdle was over. With the "Great Recession" hanging in here in Mississippi I began to get serious several months ago about selling Q here 1 day a week to supplement my income. We sell 1 day a week, Thursday, starting at 11:00 until its gone. The menu is Chicken Leg quarters, Pulled Pork, and ribs. Side items are baked beans, cole slaw, and chips. You get Sweet tea or Lemonade to drink. We have done it 4 Thursdays now, sold out every week. We add a little more every week. People are going nuts over it. Last Thursday I cooked 145 leg quarters, 8 racks of ribs, and 6 butts. Sold out by 1:00. The chicken is what everyone is begging for. I can't seem to cook enough. I didn't realize that would be the hot seller. Here are some pictures of my cooking setup. This Thursday I will try to get some of the food line.

08-24-2010, 09:57 AM	#2
armor is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-26-08 Location: Virginia	Sounds like you might be expanding the BBQ business. Great looking chicken! What kind of wood are you using? __________________ Mike Risk is the price you pay for opportunity. SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!

08-24-2010, 10:04 AM	#3
ChicagoSizzlin Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-13-10 Location: Lockport,IL	What ya putting on the chix to make it so popular? - nudge nudge- - wink wink- __________________ 1 - 22.5 OTG 1 - 18.5 OTS Maverick ET-7 Proud Owner of a UDS & UDG My UDG - Ugly Drum Grill Member of the Drumhead Club

08-24-2010, 11:09 AM	#4
Smoke & Beers is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-10-08 Location: Ellis Co. KS	That is Awesome! I would love to be able to do something like that some day! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shawn aka: [B]BUBBA's QUE CREW Competition Team[/B] Blue Weber Performer w/SS top & gas assist Weber One Touch Gold & a Weber 22 1/2" Silver Traeger Jr 2 UDS's Born 9-19-08 & 3-6-09 Weber Smokey Joe Platinum [COLOR=red][COLOR=black]Super Fast[/COLOR][B] RED THERMAPEN[/B][/COLOR] "If you got them by the MOINK balls, their hearts and minds will follow" -John Wayne

08-24-2010, 11:48 AM	#6
Rich Parker Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-09 Location: Grand Rapids, MI	Congrats on the success! __________________ Outlaw BBQ Smoker - TheBBQSuperstore.com

08-24-2010, 11:41 AM	#5
Hotrodhog Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-25-09 Location: Escalon, Ca.	Your lucky, here in California if you set up a roadside BBQ the state would shut you down by lunch time, untill you hand them permit $, Lol. looks good, and yes,..for some reason, nothing cooks chicken better than a UDS!!

08-24-2010, 08:11 PM	#8
bluetang somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-06-10 Location: Stuart, Fl Name/Nickname : Mike	Yep. Florida here. Good luck, it looks good, __________________ Homey, the Homegrown frier, 22" WSM, 18.5" Elderly(but not retired) WSM,Homegrown Electric, Weber gasserrrr,Weber Performer, Gravity feed smoker, Blackstone, Indisputably Fastest [COLOR=purple]Purple[/COLOR] Thermapen, SAI Satay Grill Avatar by landarc, thanky!

08-25-2010, 01:26 PM	#9
timmy7649 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-06-09 Location: lafayette,oregon	good job. before you know it you will have to turn your sign shop into a bbq joint. lol. good luck with the future and cant wait to see more pics. it's what i dream of. __________________ JUST A LITTLE U.D.S. webber 22.5"

09-12-2010, 10:36 AM	#10
Smiter Q is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-05-10 Location: Austin - TX	It is a "small" post like this that has such a "large" impact on people. I am very very glad to read that your little off shoot has met with success. I remember your post when you said you were going to start this. Congratulations! In these tough economic times it is nice to see that someone is benefiting financially while supporting a dream that they have had for a couple/few years. I wish you continued success, and please keep us updated! __________________ Brian: Weber: OTG + Lime Performer - - Keeping the Armor On - Eph. 6:11

09-12-2010, 11:19 AM	#11
expatpig is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-20-10 Location: Cochrane, On.	Great!, So, now you're a bbq joint that also does sign work? __________________ "When I was in Canada, I had a lot of time to think."- Doug Sahm [B][COLOR=red]UDS x 5[/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=red][B]Weber Performer[/B][/COLOR] [B][COLOR=red]Napoleon Apollo[/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=#ff0000][B]GOSM[/B][/COLOR] [COLOR=blue][B][I]CSBBQA, KCBS, NOBS(Northern Ontario Barbecue Society)Professional Barbecue Team. USAJFKCENMA.[/I][/B][/COLOR]

09-12-2010, 11:49 AM	#12
Smiter Q is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-05-10 Location: Austin - TX	@cfbeagle Just an idea, if you make magnetic signs.. make a few like stating what you are selling and place them on the drums! People will see it easier and it will let them know what ya got going on. __________________ Brian: Weber: OTG + Lime Performer - - Keeping the Armor On - Eph. 6:11

09-12-2010, 12:17 PM	#13
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA	If you smoke it, they will come! Way to make it happen! __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS Powered by the West Coast Offense: Big Poppa Smokers and Simply Marvelous BBQ - "Walk with Us" My weapons: Humphrey's Smokers

09-12-2010, 12:33 PM	#14
cfbeagle Found some matches. Join Date: 03-18-09 Location: Macon, MS	Thanks for all the encouragement. Owning a sign business has been a challenge the last year or so with sales down over 50 percent. I fills really good to sell people something they really want instead of something they just consider a business expense. We sell around 100 plates a week. I encourage people to go for their dream. It really can work!

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