McClure's BBQ (3 Viewers)

[PinkydaPimp]

I'm interested in details too.

Here is a preview of things being discussed:Ownership package will include t-shirt(s), bottles of rub & sauce, free beer (sorry...free bbq will bankrupt me...i plan on giving away little to nothing in my first years unless its a straight donation...even my mom will be paying for food ) , ...big investors will get a pig roast party for them & 100 friends...bigger investors get that on their own property with me & my mobile rig anywhere inside the lower 48 & parts of Canada....and all investors get a vote on which beers go on tap.For the lower end of things...I am going to have a fundraiser involving purchasing planks on each table branded with your name, or a brick with your name on it built into the pit itself. To be an investor we are going to have to have a minimum investment level I believe...this will allow folks to participate even at the smallest level of $100 bucks. The pit naming rights are also up for sale. McClure's Barbecue Pit brought to you by Mercedes Benz....no...name it after your dog, or dad, or grandma...no corporate names.

Very kickstarter-esque

 

[Keerock]

McClure's Barbecue Pit brought to you by Joe Bryant

Has a nice ring to it.

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

Sweet.Is the brick/pit thing for the carondelet location or the "final" location?

I am not planning on beyond Carondelet @ this point. The gutting of what is there has already started and the rent is going to be very cheap. If it pays for itself quickly, then I will move on. Pit gets rebuilt if that is case. Or at least the bricks become part of new one.

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

Can we agree to take the better space that is not near the other BBQ place

That space is not available to me...they didn't want the smoke. For the fundraising we are putting together now, it is to get me up & operation in a very sustainable spot (for the long term if I choose) with very close access to everyone working downtown. I'm already getting folks from the CBD driving all the way uptown for me now...being 5-10 min away with ample parking is a winner & i'm sure of it. Look @ what the Joint gets to drive way out to the 9th ward...being 10 mins from everywhere in the city will rock.Other spaces are going to cost double. I'm sure we could generate the necessary start up money...but its getting into a whole new risk level as the mortgage/rent goes up.I am still open to discussion. My name is on no lease anywhere yet.

 

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The pit naming rights are also up for sale. McClure's Barbecue Pit brought to you by Mercedes Benz....no...name it after your dog, or dad, or grandma...no corporate names.

The bolded is critical to keeping this thing's authentic feel to it....

Just sitting here but if you play this right, it could be a very cool thing. NOLA is big on community and the fact that this restaurant is looking to be more and more "community funded", I would capitalize HEAVILY on that in marketing. "BBQ By the people for the people" type of angle (not using that exactly as it's cheesy, but you get the idea.

BBQ has always been a communal foodstuff... it's a food that takes long hours to prepare. A great deal of personal detail and attention goes into it. It's generally prepared in large quantities so it almost requires a gathering for it's consumption.

I close my proposal with this one word that would make an excellent centerpiece to the investor proposal, if not the entire restaurant's philosophy....

Que'munity

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

The pit naming rights are also up for sale. McClure's Barbecue Pit brought to you by Mercedes Benz....no...name it after your dog, or dad, or grandma...no corporate names.

The bolded is critical to keeping this thing's authentic feel to it....

Just sitting here but if you play this right, it could be a very cool thing. NOLA is big on community and the fact that this restaurant is looking to be more and more "community funded", I would capitalize HEAVILY on that in marketing. "BBQ By the people for the people" type of angle (not using that exactly as it's cheesy, but you get the idea.

BBQ has always been a communal foodstuff... it's a food that takes long hours to prepare. A great deal of personal detail and attention goes into it. It's generally prepared in large quantities so it almost requires a gathering for it's consumption.

I close my proposal with this one word that would make an excellent centerpiece to the investor proposal, if not the entire restaurant's philosophy....

Que'munity

awesome. i have to be honest..im leaning towards something with Tipsy McStagger's Family Feed Bag / a division of Broody McDrunk's Family Food Emporiums LLC as my company for the investments.

 

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awesome. i have to be honest..im leaning towards something with Tipsy McStagger's Family Feed Bag / a division of Broody McDrunk's Family Food Emporiums LLC as my company for the investments.

nice.

 

[Guster]

I close my proposal with this one word that would make an excellent centerpiece to the investor proposal, if not the entire restaurant's philosophy....

Que'munity

I like it!

 

[Tiger Fan]

Sweet.Is the brick/pit thing for the carondelet location or the "final" location?

I am not planning on beyond Carondelet @ this point. The gutting of what is there has already started and the rent is going to be very cheap. If it pays for itself quickly, then I will move on. Pit gets rebuilt if that is case. Or at least the bricks become part of new one.

Can we agree to take the better space that is not near the other BBQ place

That space is not available to me...they didn't want the smoke. For the fundraising we are putting together now, it is to get me up & operation in a very sustainable spot (for the long term if I choose) with very close access to everyone working downtown. I'm already getting folks from the CBD driving all the way uptown for me now...being 5-10 min away with ample parking is a winner & i'm sure of it. Look @ what the Joint gets to drive way out to the 9th ward...being 10 mins from everywhere in the city will rock.Other spaces are going to cost double. I'm sure we could generate the necessary start up money...but its getting into a whole new risk level as the mortgage/rent goes up.I am still open to discussion. My name is on no lease anywhere yet.

 

[Guster]

all investors get a vote on which beers go on tap.

Two good ways to play this, right?1. best beers from the big barbecue parts of the nation (Carolinas, KC, StL, Texas, etc.)2. best beers from where the investors are from (this could be more interesting but more difficult from a distribution standpoint)

 

[BigJohn]

The pit naming rights are also up for sale. McClure's Barbecue Pit brought to you by Mercedes Benz....no...name it after your dog, or dad, or grandma...no corporate names.

The bolded is critical to keeping this thing's authentic feel to it....

Just sitting here but if you play this right, it could be a very cool thing. NOLA is big on community and the fact that this restaurant is looking to be more and more "community funded", I would capitalize HEAVILY on that in marketing. "BBQ By the people for the people" type of angle (not using that exactly as it's cheesy, but you get the idea.

BBQ has always been a communal foodstuff... it's a food that takes long hours to prepare. A great deal of personal detail and attention goes into it. It's generally prepared in large quantities so it almost requires a gathering for it's consumption.

I close my proposal with this one word that would make an excellent centerpiece to the investor proposal, if not the entire restaurant's philosophy....

Que'munity

The People's Pit.

 

[Tiger Fan]

all investors get a vote on which beers go on tap.

Two good ways to play this, right?1. best beers from the big barbecue parts of the nation (Carolinas, KC, StL, Texas, etc.)

2. best beers from where the investors are from (this could be more interesting but more difficult from a distribution standpoint)

This is a stellar idea. Can have sauce/beer pairings with your food. Never seen this done before, and would be pretty unique

 

[ODoyleRules]

awesome. i have to be honest..im leaning towards something with Tipsy McStagger's Family Feed Bag / a division of Broody McDrunk's Family Food Emporiums LLC as my company for the investments.

I was on the fence until I saw this.

 

[Ralph Wiggum]

:in:

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

all investors get a vote on which beers go on tap.

Two good ways to play this, right?1. best beers from the big barbecue parts of the nation (Carolinas, KC, StL, Texas, etc.)

2. best beers from where the investors are from (this could be more interesting but more difficult from a distribution standpoint)

This is a stellar idea. Can have sauce/beer pairings with your food. Never seen this done before, and would be pretty unique

 

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all investors get a vote on which beers go on tap.

Two good ways to play this, right?1. best beers from the big barbecue parts of the nation (Carolinas, KC, StL, Texas, etc.)

2. best beers from where the investors are from (this could be more interesting but more difficult from a distribution standpoint)

This is a stellar idea. Can have sauce/beer pairings with your food. Never seen this done before, and would be pretty unique

Shame on you, guster, for not listing Memphis.... http://www.ghostriverbrewing.com/home.htm

You'd have to be careful to dictate that they are not regional-specific pairings in the sense that Ghost River is a beer designed to compliment a Memphis style rib...etc.

The concept of a brew from each BBQ HUb is solid... you just have to be careful not to force the issue. If a region doesn't have a good beer, then you need to avoid it.

Going with Abita Amber or Turbo Dog for the New Orleans Brew?

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

all investors get a vote on which beers go on tap.

Two good ways to play this, right?1. best beers from the big barbecue parts of the nation (Carolinas, KC, StL, Texas, etc.)

2. best beers from where the investors are from (this could be more interesting but more difficult from a distribution standpoint)

This is a stellar idea. Can have sauce/beer pairings with your food. Never seen this done before, and would be pretty unique

Shame on you for not listing Memphis.... http://www.ghostriverbrewing.com/home.htm

You'd have to be careful to dictate that they are not regional-specific pairings in the sense that Ghost River is a beer designed to compliment a Memphis style rib...etc.

The concept of a brew from each BBQ HUb is solid... you just have to be careful not to force the issue. If a region doesn't have a good beer, then you need to avoid it.

Going with Abita Amber or Turbo Dog for the New Orleans Brew?

Eventually a huge beer selection. Probably more bottles than kegs @ first...but I have the room for a huge bar & cooler for kegs once i see i can generate a little sports bar draw...yes..im going to have televisions. and dart boards. and a small chip & putt. i cant be bored all night.Several local beers to choose from now ....all the abitas, nola brewery, the guys from MS making the pecan beer, LA brewery, plus i know someone is bottling Dixie somewhere. No reason I can't have a 100 different bottles.

 

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Just a thought here and I don't know if it would work there or not, but quite a few places here keep very limited beer stock.

Hell, Rendezvous has two beer options on tap: Michelob, or Michelob Light.

You know this as well as anyone but just need to be careful to not carry too much inventory or too broad a selection and have it go bad

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

Just a thought here and I don't know if it would work there or not, but quite a few places here keep very limited beer stock. Hell, Rendezvous has two beer options on tap: Michelob, or Michelob Light. You know this as well as anyone but just need to be careful to not carry too much inventory or too broad a selection and have it go bad

michelob...for realz...wow.

 

[Keerock]

If you serve Yuengling I'll be there in 17 hours. My favorite, and I can't get it around here.

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

If you serve Yuengling I'll be there in 17 hours. My favorite, and I can't get it around here.

My best friends from ATL only drink this stuff...It will be there.

 

[The Z Machine]

Definitely IN for some moderate amount $1k - $500.

 

[gandalas]

If you serve Yuengling I'll be there in 17 hours. My favorite, and I can't get it around here.

We just recently got this here in Ohio, and it is my 2nd favorite (behind Guinness).So...will there be Guinness? please...

 

[Vrana]

In for 1k. This is better than the lotto thread.

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

So...will there be Guinness? please...

duh...seen my last name?

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

McClure's Barbecue Pit built by by Joe Bryant & His Dad

This has more value. His pit building thread a couple of years ago is one of the inspirations, and having cooked on her I can tell you its as fine a pit as they come.

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

In looking at the responses so far, pricing out bricks with engraving for sale on the internet, and my need for a buttload of blocks & bricks for my pit, patio, and beyond even....

Why can't I just set up an Honor system donation / payback thing.

Folks buy a brick for $100, brick gets engraved with anything you want (i like the idea of your internet name for one brick...an brick to honor you dead dog (or whatever...this brick in loving memory to old yeller has a ring) & beyond if you want more than one brick.

I reimburse said brick buyers as my profits allow with a 25% bonus...plus their brick is part of the place forever (and i at least send you a pic of said brick in its final place)

Just spitballing here. Obviously it would be easier to get 20 guys to fork up 5k each or more, but having everyone that wants to be a part of this a chance is more fun.

....discuss....

 

[gandalas]

In looking at the responses so far, pricing out bricks with engraving for sale on the internet, and my need for a buttload of blocks & bricks for my pit, patio, and beyond even....Why can't I just set up an Honor system donation / payback thing. Folks buy a brick for $100, brick gets engraved with anything you want (i like the idea of your internet name for one brick...an brick to honor you dead dog (or whatever...this brick in loving memory to old yeller has a ring) & beyond if you want more than one brick.I reimburse said brick buyers as my profits allow with a 25% bonus...plus their brick is part of the place forever (and i at least send you a pic of said brick in its final place)Just spitballing here. Obviously it would be easier to get 20 guys to fork up 5k each or more, but having everyone that wants to be a part of this a chance is more fun. ....discuss....

Sounds like a great idea to me. Maybe the specials kick in with multiple brick purchases? IE, 2-3 bricks gets you a T-shirt, 10 gets you free Beer pass, 50 gets you XXX, etc...

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

Sounds like a great idea to me. Maybe the specials kick in with multiple brick purchases? IE, 2-3 bricks gets you a T-shirt, 10 gets you free Beer pass, 50 gets you XXX, etc...

ooh...i like the bonuses for multiple bricks. there would also be BIG bricks to mix in with the standard bricks.

 

[Tiger Fan]

In looking at the responses so far, pricing out bricks with engraving for sale on the internet, and my need for a buttload of blocks & bricks for my pit, patio, and beyond even....Why can't I just set up an Honor system donation / payback thing. Folks buy a brick for $100, brick gets engraved with anything you want (i like the idea of your internet name for one brick...an brick to honor you dead dog (or whatever...this brick in loving memory to old yeller has a ring) & beyond if you want more than one brick.I reimburse said brick buyers as my profits allow with a 25% bonus...plus their brick is part of the place forever (and i at least send you a pic of said brick in its final place)Just spitballing here. Obviously it would be easier to get 20 guys to fork up 5k each or more, but having everyone that wants to be a part of this a chance is more fun. ....discuss....

Just track down a local brick engraver, I'm sure there's someone out there that can handle it and probably some sort of a volume discount.

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

Just track down a local brick engraver, I'm sure there's someone out there that can handle it and probably some sort of a volume discount.

done...found one with a cheaper per brick than anything ive found on internet when i told them how many bricks i wanted engraved.

 

[AcerFC]

I want AcerFC hearts Tipsy on my brick

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

I want AcerFC hearts Tipsy on my brick

why not...Tipsy has the best meator... I want tipsys meat inside my mouth?or...Tipsy has all the meat i need?I'm going to buy a couple for my kids as humiliation bricks for when they get older like "did you know xxx McClure wet his bed till 9 years old" kind of stuff.

 

[BigJohn]

In looking at the responses so far, pricing out bricks with engraving for sale on the internet, and my need for a buttload of blocks & bricks for my pit, patio, and beyond even....

Why can't I just set up an Honor system donation / payback thing.

Folks buy a brick for $100, brick gets engraved with anything you want (i like the idea of your internet name for one brick...an brick to honor you dead dog (or whatever...this brick in loving memory to old yeller has a ring) & beyond if you want more than one brick.

I reimburse said brick buyers as my profits allow with a 25% bonus...plus their brick is part of the place forever (and i at least send you a pic of said brick in its final place)

Just spitballing here. Obviously it would be easier to get 20 guys to fork up 5k each or more, but having everyone that wants to be a part of this a chance is more fun.

....discuss....

Easier, sure, but this would draw a LOT more attention. Maybe Raise 60 - 70k with 5k investments, and raise the rest with other ideas. I mean a pit only needs so many bricks.

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

Easier, sure, but this would draw a LOT more attention. Maybe Raise 60 - 70k with 5k investments, and raise the rest with other ideas. I mean a pit only needs so many bricks.

pit bricks, patio bricks, patio wall bricks....i will need a ton of bricks. The ones on the pit will be decorative essentially...the fire bricks are not engravable for a decent price.

 

[Keerock]

Easier, sure, but this would draw a LOT more attention. Maybe Raise 60 - 70k with 5k investments, and raise the rest with other ideas. I mean a pit only needs so many bricks.

pit bricks, patio bricks, patio wall bricks....i will need a ton of bricks. The ones on the pit will be decorative essentially...the fire bricks are not engravable for a decent price.

You need to get the engraver to include a little "black-eyed Joe" in the corner of any FBG bricks

 

[Sheriff66]

I'll be buying a few bricks, I already know what's going on them!

 

[BigJohn]

Easier, sure, but this would draw a LOT more attention. Maybe Raise 60 - 70k with 5k investments, and raise the rest with other ideas. I mean a pit only needs so many bricks.

pit bricks, patio bricks, patio wall bricks....i will need a ton of bricks. The ones on the pit will be decorative essentially...the fire bricks are not engravable for a decent price.

A thousand bricks is a lot. That's also a lot to keep track of. IMO, do half 1-5k investments and half bricks. I'm not sure $ returns need to be paid out to single brick buyers. Maybe for multiple bricks or $ investments. All my opinion here. I really have absolutely no experience with any of this.

 

[BigJohn]

Also, set up the # of pit bricks you can accommodate, and charge $200 for those. They will be the first to go. I would absolutely want my brick(s) in the pit.

 

[Guster]

Easier, sure, but this would draw a LOT more attention. Maybe Raise 60 - 70k with 5k investments, and raise the rest with other ideas. I mean a pit only needs so many bricks.

pit bricks, patio bricks, patio wall bricks....i will need a ton of bricks. The ones on the pit will be decorative essentially...the fire bricks are not engravable for a decent price.

A thousand bricks is a lot. That's also a lot to keep track of. IMO, do half 1-5k investments and half bricks. I'm not sure $ returns need to be paid out to single brick buyers. Maybe for multiple bricks or $ investments. All my opinion here. I really have absolutely no experience with any of this.

"owning" part of a super awesome barbecue joint feels a lot more exciting than owning a brick at a super awesome barbecue place.

 

[Tiger Fan]

Easier, sure, but this would draw a LOT more attention. Maybe Raise 60 - 70k with 5k investments, and raise the rest with other ideas. I mean a pit only needs so many bricks.

pit bricks, patio bricks, patio wall bricks....i will need a ton of bricks. The ones on the pit will be decorative essentially...the fire bricks are not engravable for a decent price.

A thousand bricks is a lot. That's also a lot to keep track of. IMO, do half 1-5k investments and half bricks. I'm not sure $ returns need to be paid out to single brick buyers. Maybe for multiple bricks or $ investments. All my opinion here. I really have absolutely no experience with any of this.

:goodpostings: The brick stuff might even be worth it as a separate venture best run via a kickstarter.com.

 

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My thoughts

Assuming you need 100K in funding (throwing number out there).

Sell 100 shares at 500 bucks that offer a non-guaranteed return on investment of X%.

Sell 500 Pit bricks at 100 bucks that offer no payback but have come with some food discount that entices repeat visits... something like $5 off a check of $25 or more with 10 uses (punch card). ALso throw in a Certificate of ownership with the brick number, location, etc. I could help you out with the certs. Perhaps offer a "batch" deal where you throw in a shirt and a jar of sauce for anyone buying 5 bricks. I am fairly confident you would have no trouble moving 500 of these. Especially if you promoted it on your current cooks, at BBQfest etc.

If demand is off the charts then you could do another round selling bricks for the walkway or something.

EDIT: Sounds like bigjohn and TF and I are on the same page

 

[BigJohn]

My thoughtsAssuming you need 100K in funding (throwing number out there). Sell 100 shares at 500 bucks that offer a non-guaranteed return on investment of X%. Sell 500 Pit bricks at 100 bucks that offer no payback but have come with some food discount that entices repeat visits... something like $5 off a check of $25 or more with 10 uses (punch card). ALso throw in a Certificate of ownership with the brick number, location, etc. I could help you out with these. I am fairly confident you would have no trouble moving 500 of these. Especially if you promoted it on your current cooks, at BBQfest etc. If demand is off the charts then you could do another round selling bricks for the walkway or something.

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

and some more press....this guy is part of the bbq bus sponsored by the southern foodways alliance (which i am a big fan of)

from shoot.eat.reapeat

 

[Keerock]

and some more press....this guy is part of the bbq bus sponsored by the southern foodways alliance (which i am a big fan of)

from shoot.eat.reapeat

Damn that plate looks awesome! You definitely have the best looking, largest portions of the bunch they reviewed.

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

and some more press....this guy is part of the bbq bus sponsored by the southern foodways alliance (which i am a big fan of)

from shoot.eat.reapeat

Damn that plate looks awesome! You definitely have the best looking, largest portions of the bunch they reviewed.

nice having a food photographer actually take pics of your food while they eat...beats the camera phone any day i personally love the sparkle glinting in the sauce .

And investments. Then bricks. I am going to sell bricks to friends on facebook fairly soon, but they will be for gift certificates and what not.

 

[AcerFC]

I think its a testament to you that so many people are willing to drop down 1,000 bucks on a place they have never eaten or might never eat at. Was talking with my wife about this and all I could say is Ill send you the link to see how awesome this guy has done already.

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

I think its a testament to you that so many people are willing to drop down 1,000 bucks on a place they have never eaten or might never eat at. Was talking with my wife about this and all I could say is Ill send you the link to see how awesome this guy has done already.

im a bit overwhelmed. the press...the response from diners...and the ffa community stepping up as usual...it helps that i have been around a long time here and fed probably 75-100 fbgs over the years at dantes.

 

[ragincajun]

If I am looking at this correctly we (theoretically) are closing in on half way to the goal and we haven't really even started the process....you guys are ridiculous.

I told my wife not to worry, Tipsy is good peeps. She didnt say NO

Same here she didn't say NO, but you never know lol. I am starting a new job soon so that may change her mind. Tipsy I don't drink anymore so free sweet tea? Couple of questions:1. To far in the future, but thoughts of branching out or one spot. I like the one spot idea as I feel it adds to the BBQ. Branching out seems watered down to me.2. The plank brick idea is awesome. What about auctioning off a dish name?3. Supplying plate lunches to local radio personalities while they are on the air for free ad time. (BR and NO)Sorry as you can see I have a lot of notes from my own entrepenuer brainstorming.

 

[regularguy]

So, my family and I ate at McClure's last night. Huge to Tipsy. All of the meats were wonderful with no sauces needed, but I had to try all of those too. My favorites were Western NC (most similar to my North GA home) and the NOLA (very unique). The cornbread was a hit, and while the sides were all somewhat nontraditional takes on traditional sides, they were each very good. I'd love to see some greens as another side one day as I'm sure Tipsy can nail those too.

Here's the biggest compliment I can pay - my picky kids (turning 7 and 4 next month) ate more last night than they've eaten in 5 days here.

Congrats on all of the quick success, Tipsy. You've earned it. Love all of the fundraising ideas being floated and definitely want to participate somehow. I can't wait to check out the new location on our next trip.