Why I Closed My Food Truck - Smokin' Joe's Pit BBQ
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- Опубликовано: 26 фев 2024
- Thank you for watching my why I closed my food truck video. On this video, I talk about the reasons why I closed my BBQ food truck. I hope you all find this video helpful, especially those of you that are looking at potentially opening up a food truck.
Thanks for watching
Smokin' Joe
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Joe so glad you were able to reopen serving your Amazing BBQ. Today the wife and I stopped bye and OMG the Brisket was So Damm Good. All Of Gods Blessings To You and the Family. We Will Be Back For Some More. Thanks Again Conroe TX
It was such a pleasure meeting you and your wife today. We appreciate you supporting our business. Travel safe and God willing we'll get a chance to meet again. 👍
The era of cheap food specially cheap meat its over for example USA meat company goes to honduras destroys vast amount of rain forest to farm gmo soy and maiz and cattle to feed the apetite for cheap fast food in the USA creating waves of migrants..... On top of everything for decades if not centuries you ve ben using either slave labor or undocumented labor paying shittte wages with no benefits but what happen when the border is shut or you have to pay a proper wage for local people to live..
I don't follow...Is the truck closed or open? Thx
@@officialfredreviews we're open
>> * I've Been in 4 Businesses, in My Lifetime.. > It is Never Easy.. > Good Luck in Your Future.!!
I made the same mistake back in 08-09 with too many menu items so many of us go thru that because we want to make everybody happy. I wont open another restaurant as much as I loved it and the customers too, but it was just so much work and time and working weekends when I wanted to be with the family. Great advice about less menu and keep it simple. You rock Joe, padelante!
Gracias Arnie! I appreciate you watching buddy.
On the chef Gordon kitchen nightmare, the number 2 thing he always makes restaurants do is downsize the menu.
Yall just need to say it, RUclips does better that a food truck lol
Yooooo arnieeeeee I love watching your videos I make all your salsas and my wela lovesssss them thank you 🙏 god bless you
Look at the book "80/20" if you still think about it. ;)
Been there done that.
After 25 years of a brick and mortar BBQ restaurant here in Alabama.
I owned my own building but food prices have gotten way out of hand and being in a small town with customers you know by name is hard.
You don’t want to pass on the inflated prices but you have too to survive.
In the day of social media people talk as well.
It’s hard to stay afloat these days. It was so easy in the 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s.
All you had to do back then was keep the irs and suppliers happy with being paid while the hard work rewarded you.
Now it’s hard to keep everyone happy while staying afloat.
I sleep so much better at night now.
🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too foreverw
So basically it wasn't fun anymore?
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@@krane15 Dude mentions inflation and your question is "so it wasn't fun anymore"?
The same thing happened to me a year ago but with a pizzeria. Even though I loved owning the pizzeria I also sleep better at night because of the crazy amount of stress, covid, big inflation, etc.
Hey man, I want to thank you. My wife and I (along with our kittens) stopped by your truck last October. We were traveling across the US and your truck was the first Texas barbecue we had ever had. It was amazing. Food was so good. You were even kind enough to show us how you cooked some of the food. I could hear your barbecue passion when talking to you. I wish you well for whatever the future holds. You make good food. Thanks again.
Thank you so much.
Ahhh. That's sweet. We love our Persians, too. Although our fur babies don't like traveling
I know a pair of sisters who opened a traveling hotdog stand about 15 years ago. They have one type of hotdog, an assortment of condiments, one type of baked beans, an assortment of chips, sodas and water. That’s it. And they do great! Many people don’t want to be overwhelmed by choices. So keeping their menu the way it is, eliminated that, especially when you’re on a work break and just need something fairly quick without gawking at a menu and trying to decide what to get.
That sounds like a great model. I've been on the same block for 20+ years now and there's a woman that comes and sells elotes everyday at the park in nice weather, she always has a line of people. It's very very cheap to produce/sale, great location for traffic, and there's no competition other than an occasional ice cream truck or event.
Raising canes in n out, chic fil a all the same. Simple and they make a killing.
Yep, I have a Hot Dog concession cart with a 36" griddle, Warming Box, and a 5 bay steam table in which I offer a Regular Hot Dog, and a 1/4 Lb. Hot Dog, with a choice of 21 Toppings and a Slew of Condiments and Sauces....
And Water, Capri Sun, and Chips....!!
Easy process that allows the customer to create their own hot dog!!
Simplicity is the key, I’m about to embark on opening my own place, and it’s going to be simple BBQ sandwiches and sausage, buying in whole fore quarter, BBQing chuck roasts and arm roasts for pulled beef, sell the ribeyes as steaks separately. The ribs and brisket can be saved for later cooks and all the trim and rest goes into sausage. You have to think outside the box I think…. That’s the theory anyway. Sorry to hear about the business.
Cool story bro.
CPA here. I can’t think of a harder business than the restaurant industry, especially BBQ. You are trying to sell brisket that’s $70 a hunk and you have to cook it 12 hours. There is a reason a bunch of restaurants sell things like chicken fingers. They’re cheap and anyone can fry them in 10 minutes.
You don’t need to cook it 12 hours. You can microwave it and it can be cooked in 1/8 of the time.
Oh Kim...
I own 6 food trucks we did 1.2 million in sales last year. What youre serving matters. I have basically zero food loss bc of our model and ive always said bar b que is one of the stupidest ideas for a restaurant or food truck. All of our food is made on the spot as its ordered. We dont uch sitting in warmers except doing big festivals. Being able to work a crowd and guaging how much to make and when to stop is critical. But you can't do that with bar b que which is why id never do it. On top of it being exspensive honestly 9/10 ppl bar b que is trash
😂😂😂😂@@fluffywaffles
@@summondominion Another know it all who doesn't know how to make a point without being a dick about it.
God bless you sir. I'm a fledgling BBQ Co operator, and this video gave me the best insight to growing my business during these overly expensive times. Thank you so much, and stay cooking brother!! You are meant to be blessed and serve the people your great food! Much love💪💪
Joe I sincerely appreciate your honesty and heart felt words. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
Joe I've followed you for years and you've helped my cooking so much that I just want to say thanks and show some support brother. Much love to you and the fam
I appreciate that
I had a brick and mortar for 5 yrs never again. We moved into a food Trailer it’s been fantastic
I learned something VERY important from my late veteran father when I was 13 y.o. I'm 62 now.
My father said people will pay a little extra for QUALITY (food, service, etc) It has proven itself MANY times over
Good luck with your NEXT venture🇺🇸
Blessings
🙏
So true! You get what you pay for and it's worth every penny!
They will actually pay a lot.... Look at Starbucks!
@@royhill9892 thats all marketing and making it "cool". thats not a better quality product. terrible argument
Problem is that with Inflation, Food Costs and expensive labor .. we are paying a lot for even low quality fast food garbage.
True. My big brother owned 3 restaurants. and personally, when I eat at a nice restaurant, it's NOT the food per se. It's the service I look at FIRST. The food takes care of itself.
I closed my cafe in 2017. The cost of food and the upkeep of my building was overwhelming. I wish you the best in whatever you decide to do.
My heart goes out to you my brother me and my wife just closed our restaurant behind similar things. Keep pushing keep your head up and it’s not a lost it’s a learning experience. You will get something going bigger if you want from your learning experience my brother 🙏🏾🙏🏾 God bless you,family,and your next venture!
Good luck Joe!
My buddy just ended up changing his food truck model. Found a good/ good spot in some commercial real estate. He kept the truck to cook so he didn’t have to improve a rental property. The building was his commissary, and he moved his POE and got some warmers so he could serve from there and all weather seating. He just became jaded how much weather could crush his sales. He would go from a 1200-1500 day to a 200 dollar day.
Not that much different in brick/mortar. Even rain means it's going to be slow.
🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever,
Joe you are one of the great bbq guys on RUclips that have inspired me to get into bbq as a hobby. Everything from your how to videos, to your recipes. We as viewers should feel blessed for all the amazing videos you have created. Family is truly important! I’m sure you will be just fine and get back in it when the time is right for you! God bless you and your beautiful family.
You are 100% right, rental spaces are out of sight expensive, that’s why they sit vacant for many months and years.
That's exactly what i was thinking about realistically running a bbq food truck. Limited menu that's easy to execute and not being wholly reliant on this food truck always being in service. The positive you can take from this is that you gained a ton of knowledge man and we appreciate you sharing it with us
🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever❤n
Your honesty is impeccable, thank you for your content keep on cooking
Bro I appreciate this sincere video and I’m in California. Your honesty speaks volumes of your creator. I wish u peace and good luck. Hope u can restart your food service. I’m sure it’s delicious! God bless hermano
🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever❤n
Thank you for sharing. It feels so comforting to know the struggles of owning a business. It's tiring to always see the positives with none of the downsides.
I hope you find a way to live out your dreams and start again.
Thank you Joe I really appreciate all your videos you're a very sincere smart person. Praying for you and your family, keep your head up and keep going. When one door closes another one opens!
I have been a fan for over 7 years now. I have learned so much from you. Food costs r crazy even if we prepare our own food. Good luck in ur future endeavors.
🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too foreverw
I did sandwich lunch bags for some time, only 3 choices- made it super easy to keep material costs down.
If the customer didn't like 1 2,3- too bad.
We love you Joe! We will continue to support any way we can!
Your food is two big thumbs up 👍🏽👍🏽
Thank you for sharing this with us. One thing in common of a BBQ pitmaster is the willingness to help. You are a true pitmaster buddy!! Hold your head high and thank you for sharing your knowledge
Hi Joe. I also had a food business for ten years, experienced the rise of prices, and finally decided to close. Too much work and effort, very little profit. God bless you abundantly.😍
All the best Joe. You’re are one of the best. Thankyou for all the information you give us all. You are a true pit master. Hold your head high brother. You have taught us so much about bbq . Everything is hard in this economy.
Thank you for your service. Good luck to your future endeavors
Apologies, Joe. I reside in El Paso and was unaware of your food truck. I am a barbecue enthusiast and would have relished the opportunity to sample your culinary creations. I extend my best wishes for your continued success and pray for blessings upon you and your family.
I heard you won 2 million dollars in a Las Vegas casino and ran off with a showgirl 😂
🤣
Ran off maybe a fast Walk he has been eating BBQ no real running being done
@JuniorHuerraa Zip it Junior!🤣
A lot of great advice , thank you for being transparent. God bless you and your family brotha.
Hey, thanks for the honesty. Love your cooking and your channel.
I seen where food trucks would make a deal with a bar that didn’t have a kitchen and he’d park there in the evening and sell his food. Think outside the box. Maybe talk to others who offer different menus and group together on a lot or somewhere you’ll bring in more customers to the area. I knew a guy in Columbia who went to the U. S. and bought 2 of those hotdogs wagons he did very well. He also had to change directions to the hotdogs. Good luck
Our local microbrewery doesn't have a kitchen, so food trucks are there every night. They first provided menus to the local restaurants who delivered, but the food trucks seem to be the big draw.
2018 my wife retired and bought a food truck and I really didnt get the attraction but I fully supported her, worked with her and maintained the equipment etc...... waaaaaaaaay too much work and too little profit, she sold it a year and a half later at a BIG loss....
Joe, you did it, you came, you conquered, you still rock at BBQ. Your transparency is intriguing, super interesting to hear what happened. I look forward to more videos, you are the man.
As a retired chef of many decades, I still love to watch different chefs and their methods. Joe, you have been one of my favorite bbq youtubers. You're very talented and just seem like a good guy. I'm sorry to hear of your truck closing. I wish you well with your future and hope you stay in bbq in some way or another.
Just came across your channel. Can’t believe this is the first video I see. Love your channel
Thank you. 👍
Prices through the roof thanks creepy joey.
Huge respect for anyone in the food business. It’s a lot of hard work.
Joe, you are good man, thanks for all you do!
Your competition is behind your troubles as far as rumors
I wouldn't be surprised. 👍
I've cut back on barbecuing for myself because of the prices much less buying BBQ.
I wish you all the best. Hang in there, stay strong
Thank you for this.
Too many people have no clue what it takes to operate a business.
They just think if you own one that you’re automatically rich.
I didn’t have the pleasure of tasting your food.
But thank you for sharing a basic reality that unfortunately too many are facing now.
I wish you luck in your future endeavors.
👍😎
I closed down my food stalls, virtual kitchen, and mobile trailer....Even though I was swamped with people ordering ... YES THE SAME, COST OF FOOD, LABOR(CALIFORNIA), and VARIOUS PERMITS State and LOCAL TAXES....Just didn't make any sense when we crunched the numbers
I live in California as well. I'm an electrician who was fortunate to not miss 1 day off work due to the States insane covid policy's. Unfortunately I witnessed so many small businesses collapse , amazing mom and pop spots destroyed by the state. Very sad stuff. I can't believe how many folks have already forgotten the devastation small minded politicians caused small business owners. It's potentially the cruelest thing I've witnessed. Anyways cheer's
I’m excited for you Joe! With every door closed, another opens.
Now you can do so many other things besides running the business and having fun with your family.
1. Maybe travel to other states and review other spots
2. Do a Collab with other chefs, especially the top ones and social media.
3. Family, fun, barbecue videos that kids can do with their parents.
4. Show people how to save the most money by getting creative with their cooking.
5. Maybe write an e-book on how to create a successful business.
and make sure u vote for the other guy this time ...
🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forevera
@@willywatkins-zh9xd fake accounts trolling
I have been watching you for a while now, and I love your videos! I have total respect for you following your dream and trying the business! I guarantee you are better off for having done this, and I’m sure you’re much wiser because of it. The bottom line is you never have to live with the regret of what if!
I'm sorry to hear that man....I loved ur channel I bet the food was 100x better I can just feel ur passion...I hope things change for u in the future
Here in Florida, you realize things are corrupt/disturbing when a pack of bologna is 5 dollars. You can't make this stuff up.
It’s difficult to raise prices to meet inflation, this is what’s hurting a lot of businesses. You almost have to update your prices monthly to keep up. Hopefully we can vote the current uni-party out of power and get our economy back on track, things are looking grim for all small business owners.
Thanks for sharing your story
I am also a food truck owner here in houston that has 95% of the same stuff i been going through. hearing your story made me less stress because i thought it was only me going through the food truck struggle. I hope one day you can get back at it,and and passion i believe you will. THANKS AGAIN
Thank you man, I hope you find a way to keep doing what you love and still pay your bills 🙏
Goodluck
I haven't had BBQ in years cuz it's over price
Did you vote yourself out of business?
LUV ❤ TRUMP - INFLATION WAS LOW
I doubt it in🍞
So, we’ve already established that you don’t comprehend basic economics like most conservatives. Trump spent $8 trillion in four years, in addition to cutting taxes resulting in trillions being added to the M2 (mostly to the detriment of everyone not part of the 1%). Trump has far more blame for inflation than Biden, but they both share some blame as president. We also don’t live on an island world, inflation happening in the international markets will affect our economy. Shocking, I know.
@@eckharttolle-nq7qu $6.2 trillion had nothing to do with inflation?
I doubt it.
Praying for you bro! I love your content.
Be encouraged my brother. God bless you.
Blame the Democratic party and Joe Biden
I am a business owner as well, but I have never had such troubling times.
When the consumers are scrambling to make ends meet, it's expected that consumerism halts.
Good luck with your future endeavors.
I really hope you all really evaluate the prices and economic situation when you vote this time. Even a diehard leftist must realize this wont work. How long can we stand these prices??? You may not like Trump, but he really is the best option we have. God bless America!
Best of luck. Thanks for what you do.
We reopened March 1st. 👍
right on ! good luck to you
Bidenomics
🪨
Bidenomics!!
Here we go
The best of luck to you and whatever you decide to do in the future. I am sure that only good things will come your way.
I was an owner/operator truck driver and I totally understand you, brother. It’s gotten very expensive to operate and prices aren’t coming down. I had to quit and go work as a company driver. It was very heartbreaking but I’m hopeful that better times will come and we’ll be back starting our businesses again.
Vote TRUMP 2024
What can he do? He is the reason for inflation he gave out stimulus checks and tax cuts for the rich and sent inflation to the roof
Dude stop, no politians republicans or Democrat are coming to your rescue.
Sleepy Joe has ruined this country and continues too put us citizens in danger
😅we are fked either way
How delusional, Trump is gonna lose by even more. No sane people will vote for Trump
Its just Democrat policy at work
Because businesses only close during a democratic presidential run. No businesses closed when Trump was in office
Which policy would that be genius? Magat aren’t the brightest bulbs in the box.
He lives in Texas. The House, Senate, Governor, Lt Governor, Courts, and law enforcement is all Republican. Big city politicians have next to no say in any of the mentioned above. So it is and will always be Republican policies that kill the blue collar. If he was a major corp or oil company, he would have all the breaks.
Democrocy,its all an illusion.the government as a whole are in it to due us in..
They have no vote till they get citizenship. I live on the border and it is law .
In the old days, the family lived upstairs of the restaurant, and they were all there together all the time. I have over 5 children, when the children are 18 they know every aspect of the business and it can be expanded into construction/electrical, air conditioning, carpentry, brick, conctrete, painting , cleaning, restaurant design, machinery installation and repairs......... It is a free university for independence from being an employee dependent on others, when there is less and less work every day. It is a win win situation, I am with my family and preparing them for life.
Exactly! Keep it simple… just make it delish!
Hope voting for biden was worth it lol , vote blue no matter who lol.
Hell yea. Biden all the way. Our economy is way better compared to Trump. Trump had the 2nd worst economy in American history.
Trump 2024 making BBQ Great again!
Yes and no, however, next president is going to be handed an extreme bad economic situation - whom they will be blamed for.
Just simple can’t pass along the overhead prices onto customers, not because they won’t pay , ITS BECAUSE THEY Can’t PAY.
40, to 50,000 for a car,
$375,000-$475,000 for a house,
all economist have stated a huge price reset is on its way, the story will continue to be of many many businesses closingsnationwide. The waters of major change is here
, those who make it to shore by making the tuff decision to abandon ship, will survive
but many will be swept away, by stubbornness and over passion while miss reading the waters by this new world wind of this economic downturn.
Good luck with everything you do, Que te vaya bonito. Muchas gracias. 🎉
All the best for you Joe! You are young, smart and too talented to let this slow you down. Big hugs from Illinois 🔥🇺🇲🍴
Joe, El Pasoans are so fast to support you when things are going well and so fast to to bring you down with rumors and chisme. I’m so sad I barely found you, would have LOVED to try your food. Smoking some ribs today while working on my maps haha. Stay well much love from a fellow el pasoan!
Very cool video. I see this happening to a lot of food trucks and other food outlest as well. Thanks for posting and have a nice day too.
Respect brother. Wishing you the best.
You’ll be back! You have a brand, clientele, and unique style of BBQ that hits it out the park!
Like you state, “Downsize” and you’ll still make a nice profitable margin to eventually get into you Brick & Mortar. Wishing you the BEST!! Go get it!! 👍🏼👊🏼🙏
Great video, very good explaining ..... We love you Joe
First time viewer and completely understand. The food truck business is very complicated and inflation will kill many businesses and food trucks are extremely vulnerable. All the best and keep cooking!! In our food cart business we realized real quick one item was far more efficient than a broad menu.
people need to quit eating out every meal. its a treat. like going to smoking joes. hope you come back!
Thank for sharing and wish you the best. Keep at it bro!
Best of luck!
We love your recipes up here in Boston. Please try opening / operating the food truck again when/if the costs stop rising.
I hope you keep posting updates.
Great advice!! You will be back…..and better than ever. I just did the same. And opening back up today.
Really sorry to hear about this. Love watching your videos. Hopefully it turns around soon.
I hope you keep the channel going!!!
Wishing you the best from Canada
Do well and be strong go forward!!!
It was good seeing you yesterday, Brother. Glad you were open and to try those brisket loaded fries.
However, I truly understand why you would close due to pricing. Hope and pray it all continues to work for you, Brother. God bless. Again, glad to see that you're back.
Thank you sir. Great seeing you all yesterday. 👍
Good luck in your future plans. All the best.
Sorry you had to close. It's a tough business, and the fact that you made the Texas Monthly top-25 is a testament to your work. Thanks for your videos as I've learned so much from you and you've really helped me up my own BBQ game. Wishing you abundant blessings in your future endeavors and I'll keep following you on RUclips. Cheers, mate.
Hang in there Joe. You’ve inspired me and you’ve got great bbq. Thanks for your videos! Do what’s right for you hermano!
I have learned so much from you. Thank you
Hello Joe, I don’t know you but listening to the tidbit of your story, my heart goes out to you. At least you we😢able to realize your dream and open/run your food truck. I’m 60+ years old and have dreamed of doing the BBQ Shack here in Japan where I live. But sometimes we marry the wrong person only later to realize they aren’t really on our team. Another story for another day.
Good luck brother on whatever your next move is. Be blessed.
Seem like a good guy. You sound like you thought this out and made a choice you didn’t want to but logically felt best. You will do great. You’re a good role model. Keep it up.
Watch you all the time bro! Said to hear you shut down your food truck! Been thinking about starting my own kind of thing but now I'm reconsidering. Hard choice and you are right the price or meat and all the extras just cost so much!
Love watching the vids and thanks for keeping it honest!
Good luck with everything Brother!
God bless you Joe!
God bless you, man!
Good luck to you and your family!
As an 8 yr smoker who has followed you to shape our business we have started I say thank you. I hate seeing you close as youve been so open and motovating as we have pushed forward to start. I know the costs are going up but customers dont mind to pay more for whats good and we know we cant do it for free. I am sending prayers your way. We still havent found a mac and cheese recipe to suite me but im still working on it. Take care of yourself and enjoy your family time!
I am a purchasing agent for a major grocery chain and the prices we have to pay can only be described as insane. These large food corporations are making huge profits and blame the prices on the growers and farms, even the farmers at all levels are making a killing. Its crazy. I have four corporate farms and ranches near my home and they are trying to expand because people just keep paying top dollar like there is no tomorrow. All it is , is pure greed from everyone in the chain.