Recent content by ra2783

Where are you located? Are the ones you are seeing on the wrong side of the AM commute? What's the competition like in your area? What is the quality of the ones that are still in existence? Are there long lines at those locations?

I'm planning on sending post cards (2 for 1 coupon on back) locally and to those communities where the traffic is coming from. I'll have a street sign and am looking into some type of dress up character to stand on the sidewalk to help bring in traffic. I may try the "ValPak" advertising also...

I'm close to opening up a drive-thru in a neighborhood that doesn't have a real high income, but the spot is on a major street with traffic count greater than 40,000 cars. I'll be located on the commute side of the street and commuters come through there from other surrounding cities and...

Has anyone tried partnering with a local school or schools? I was thinking of sponsoring the "student of the month" with a free drink. It would bring in a parent (possible sale) to get the freebie for the child and get your name out in the community (free advertising) that you support the...

I am having a similar issue in the city I would like to open a drive-thru in. They recently amended an ordinance requiring all businesses with a drive-thru window to apply for a Specific Use Permit. $750 filing fee and I will have to make some kind of present my business. Letters will be sent...

kresha31: I just moved to Dallas from Fresno. Bakersfield ought to be a great market. I'm thinking of going with Java Jo'z. Kind of pricey, but I like what I've seen and heard from them. Send me a PM if you want more info.

Thanks Idockall. JJ's is twice the price as Mountain Mudd and includes Larger building (8' x 24'), training, initial inventory and hard connections to water, sewer, electric...just in case someone was wondering. I've been researching for about 3 months now. I have a decent location picked out...

Does anyone have any information on Java Jo'z drive-thrus? I'm thinking of starting a drive-thru in the Dallas area. Any other drive-thru operators out there from the Dallas area?