Convert houseboat to burger joint??

NYJim

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Re: Convert houseboat to burger joint??

Thanks arch builder.
 

NYJim

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Re: Convert houseboat to burger joint??

Should be operational memorial day weekend.. Pics and web now on my signature
 

aspeck

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Re: Convert houseboat to burger joint??

Sweet website, sweet vessel, neat concept, decent pricing for the unique service, as long as the food is fresh, tasty, and hot, I believe you will have a winner on your hands.
 

jmcknight

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Re: Convert houseboat to burger joint??

I would make sure you get started Thursday so you can work out any issues before you have the potential to get REAL busy.
 

NYJim

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Re: Convert houseboat to burger joint??

Thanks to all for the positive replies. Yes we will be testing our system out during the week.
 

Huron Angler

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Re: Convert houseboat to burger joint??

Jim, it looks like you have covered all angles and the web site is great too:)

Good luck to ya, I bet you guys will be busy.

Let me know if you want to start franchising, there are some hungry boaters here in Michigan!

From what I've heard we have some pizza delivery on boats for Lake St. Clair but that's about it.
 

emoney

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Re: Convert houseboat to burger joint??

Great job, Jim. It's awesome to see someone's "dream" realized. Really, really cool. And, for what it's worth, I think you might even be a tad bit on the 'cheap' side. Obviously you know your cost/profit ratios, so I don't need to butt in, but the market would definitely stand a price increase if you find it's needed. Good luck!

A quick and useless 2 cents; like the website. As a consumer, I'd like to see more pictures and less wording. Your story is really cool, but maybe it deserves it's own "tab" that is an optional read. I know you just launched so these aren't critiques as much as they are tips.:D
 

NYJim

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Re: Convert houseboat to burger joint??

Franchise thoughts are brewing, true uniqueness.

I concur about the prices and web site, once the menu banners are on and the interior stocked, I will move the contents around on the website. I do agree with you emoney, the intro should have its own tab. New first page will have a large pic of BB1 showing it's location on the water, More links to local stuff as well. Weather and tides will be there to say the least.

Thanks
Jim
 

bouttime007

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Re: Convert houseboat to burger joint??

Oh boy, I just got REAL hungry reading the menu.
 

archbuilder

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Re: Convert houseboat to burger joint??

Ok so how are things going? Did you get rich and move to some place that is warm all year! I would have shelled out the bucks for a floating burger at my lake last weekend!
 

NYJim

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Re: Convert houseboat to burger joint??

Hey Archbuilder. Not rich yet!! Things are running smoothly. Obviously many startup issues but seems we are heading in the right direction. Had many issues with the wakes from the weekend warriors. Funny they are all waving and thumbs up as they blow by at 30 knots, go figure. Ice cream selling well. Burgers and dogs have been hit and miss. I think gas prices are keeping many folks at dock $5.00 a gallon!! Been very long days but can't beat being onn the water!",

Jim
 
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