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« Reply #90 on: July 20, 2011, 07:23:44 am »

I hope they don't turn into RibCrib, where they get a little TOO big for their britches, so to speak, by increasing the number of locations.  I've not been yet, but one of my good friends raves about it.

Pizza as a chain or franchise concept isn't terribly hard to ensure the QC of the product.  You might have variations in the service, but not the food.

BBQ is a whole lot different to pull off.  Since there's more of an art and passion to BBQ it seems to lose something when it becomes a chain concept.
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« Reply #91 on: July 20, 2011, 07:25:16 am »

Pizza as a chain or franchise concept isn't terribly hard to ensure the QC of the product.  You might have variations in the service, but not the food.

BBQ is a whole lot different to pull off.  Since there's more of an art and passion to BBQ it seems to lose something when it becomes a chain concept.

I'm just a big proponent of 'niche' places that don't try to be more than they are.

And I would curb that statement about heart/passion with pizza when you talk to a Chicagoan.   Grin
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« Reply #92 on: July 20, 2011, 08:46:36 am »


And I would curb that statement about heart/passion with pizza when you talk to a Chicagoan  Pfffft.

Agreed.  And of course New Jersey style is the way to go.
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« Reply #93 on: July 20, 2011, 12:11:04 pm »

COME ON!!  Gaspar, tell us where it is going to be!!!!

Same people, or a franchise?

And tell them to go to Moore, OK next.  Around 19th street on I-35.  (Am by there regularly and need a place to stop to eat from time to time.)  There are other attractions at that corner like 5 Guys Burgers, Earl's BBQ, McAlisters, Ricky's Mexican, and even a Mazzio's (blech!), and McDonalds.  There are plenty of places to draw a crowd to the area.



Ok. . . .71st and Aspen.  You can see it now finishing construction on the corner by Billy Simm's.

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« Reply #94 on: July 21, 2011, 07:42:56 am »

Way cool!!!

Hoss, you gotta try it!!

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« Reply #95 on: July 28, 2011, 03:29:13 pm »

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« Reply #96 on: July 28, 2011, 04:08:53 pm »

Was there again over the weekend.  Same great pizza. 

Pop machine appears to be nonviable.  While there, I saw the changing of the syrup cartridge.  After the change, the soda out the nozzle took WAY long to become root beer again.  And the cartridge is incredibly small.  That has to be a major hassle for the staff. 

If up to me, I would wait for next generation to see if Coke can get it closer to right.

The mix is still kind of funky.  If manual adjustment is not possible to fix the mix, that just means another check mark against that machine.



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« Reply #97 on: July 28, 2011, 09:07:53 pm »

Aside from that, those machines create a bottle neck while people first try and figure out how to work it and then trying to figure out what it is they want to drink.  I'm guessing the cartridges are highly concentrated and don't require multiple changes per shift, otherwise it would never fly.
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« Reply #98 on: July 29, 2011, 06:18:24 am »

Aside from that, those machines create a bottle neck while people first try and figure out how to work it and then trying to figure out what it is they want to drink.  I'm guessing the cartridges are highly concentrated and don't require multiple changes per shift, otherwise it would never fly.

The cartrages last much longer than standard syrup for the same volume!

They are exactly the same as syrup except for the high water content.

They may add multiple machines per location if traffic becomes a problem.

The mix can be adjusted and even new flavors added. . . online!

They actually have the same groups come in every day for a pizza and to try multiple sodas.  One of those groups consists of people in the offices to the West who send a runner across the street several times a day for drinks.

It has been a huge success, but that does not mean it can't stand improvement.  I will pass along everyone's comments.
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« Reply #99 on: July 29, 2011, 07:45:08 am »

The cartrages last much longer than standard syrup for the same volume!

They are exactly the same as syrup except for the high water content.

They may add multiple machines per location if traffic becomes a problem.

The mix can be adjusted and even new flavors added. . . online!

They actually have the same groups come in every day for a pizza and to try multiple sodas.  One of those groups consists of people in the offices to the West who send a runner across the street several times a day for drinks.

It has been a huge success, but that does not mean it can't stand improvement.  I will pass along everyone's comments.

For economy of space and selection, you simply cannot beat the novelty of the machine.  My only experience with one so far has been at the Mazzio's at 51st & Union and 41st & Peoria (Yeah, I know, still get cravings for sub-par pizza every now and then).  At least the machine they have requires a manual ice fill.  Couple inattentive employees and five people trying to figure out how the machine works and it can take a few minutes to get a drink.  Of course could just be a west side thing too.  (JK, Angie B!)

Seriously, I think there's a learning curve, once people figure the machines out, they won't remember how the old soda fountains worked.  Convenience stores like QT or On Cue (OKC's QT equivalent) could save some valuable space with these machines.
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« Reply #100 on: July 29, 2011, 11:51:31 am »

The machine is fun to play with.  From customer standpoint it is a big win, I think.  I am just also thinking about how to manage that style when I get my own machine to work with.

There was a big line (about 8 or 9) when I was there, so had to just sit and wait a while.  No biggie, but was dinner and in no rush.  At lunch, I could have been slightly irked because of the attending rush that accompanies lunch.

The mix is the only thing about the entire place that is not dialed in very well.  Every flavor I have tried (Coke, Root beer, dr. pepper, and sprite) has had that standard fountain "weak" taste where it is less 'concentrated' than a bottled soda.  Don't know if it is intentional here to try to get just a little more out of each cartridge, or if the machine standard "5:1" just gives different results than a bottle - less flavorful.  (Either way, it needs just slightly more concentrate to be on a par - even taking into account the dilution of melty ice - I use bare minimum ice.)

Would still like to see vanilla separate so could mix with Orange Crush.  What a "Dream"-sicle that would be!!


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« Reply #101 on: August 12, 2011, 07:49:34 am »

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« Reply #102 on: August 12, 2011, 08:04:04 am »


Their name itself makes it seem like you are really excited.
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« Reply #103 on: August 12, 2011, 08:08:40 am »

Their name itself makes it seem like you are really excited.

Well, it was created by a woman with over 20 years experience creating marketing for restaurants.  She develops everything with excruciating detail.

BTW, What does everyone think of mushroom pizzas? 
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« Reply #104 on: August 12, 2011, 08:11:14 am »


BTW, What does everyone think of mushroom pizzas? 

They're loads of Fun-gus.

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