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Title: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: Quickerblade on August 26, 2009, 02:23:01 AM
7 months, Im positive it will not make it past that
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: webcake on August 26, 2009, 02:23:41 AM
Less than a year.....

MMGIP
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: LatsMcGee on August 26, 2009, 02:28:06 AM
Not until Victor is in there taking orders himself.
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: Quickerblade on August 26, 2009, 02:32:10 AM
Muscle = families stay away in droves
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: kiwiol on August 26, 2009, 02:38:30 AM
Muscle = families stay away in droves

Yes, but there will be a lot of rich, old queers queens who come in to have a "taste" of the Schmöergåsbord :-X
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: Quickerblade on August 26, 2009, 02:41:06 AM
Yes, but there will be a lot of rich, old queers queens who come in to have a "taste" of the Schmöergåsbord :-X

so whole long do u give it?
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: honest on August 26, 2009, 02:43:05 AM
3 to 6 months tops, hard to tell without knowing what rent incentives were contained in the lease, but i would say as soon as the bills start coming in, their days are numbered.
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: webcake on August 26, 2009, 02:44:08 AM
It will go on forever and will eclipse McDonalds in terms of world success!!
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: kiwiol on August 26, 2009, 02:44:44 AM
so whole long do u give it?

The concept is good and the menu looks great, but like you say, the name could be the undoing of it. I hope it does OK or they change things around a bit (esp. the name), so it doesn't fold within a year.

Isn't it like the second outlet of a franchise or something?
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: WillGrant on August 26, 2009, 02:55:54 AM
Renaming it will = success
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: kiwiol on August 26, 2009, 03:00:41 AM
Renaming it will = success

So you want them to rename it "Will", eh? OK, Will ::) ;D
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: WillGrant on August 26, 2009, 03:01:43 AM
So you want them to rename it "Will", eh? OK, Will ::) ;D
haha actualy "kiwis burgers" would be good  :D
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: Quickerblade on August 26, 2009, 03:04:33 AM
3 to 6 months tops, hard to tell without knowing what rent incentives were contained in the lease, but i would say as soon as the bills start coming in, their days are numbered.

Couldnt have said it better, they most likely got a few months rent free to start them off.
I would seriously have them reconsider the name
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: Mars on August 26, 2009, 03:30:44 AM
is his own cream in the protein pudding?
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: bigtraps on August 26, 2009, 03:46:33 AM
Give it a year to year 1/2.  They will begin to see their profit margin around a year.
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: gordiano on August 26, 2009, 03:48:05 AM
Yes, but there will be a lot of rich, old queers queens who come in to have a "taste" of the Schmöergåsbord :-X

Are you saying that Muscle Maker Grill is the East Coast's Firehouse?
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: gordiano on August 26, 2009, 03:50:31 AM
I wonder if Victor will continue to take orders & money, as he's closing the joint...... :-\
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: hugestatus on August 26, 2009, 04:51:53 AM
I wonder if Victor will continue to take orders & money, as he's closing the joint...... :-\

He will make a profit with a Burger called SchmoeBurger....2 manly buns with slabs of full muscle bellied Beef Paddys...Sounds like something Branch would eat based on JehWits fantasy of him...
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: lax on August 26, 2009, 06:07:48 AM
The concept is good and the menu looks great, but like you say, the name could be the undoing of it. I hope it does OK or they change things around a bit (esp. the name), so it doesn't fold within a year.

Isn't it like the second outlet of a franchise or something?

Well

Boston Market

used to be

Boston Chicken

So, Unless they change the name, they are doomed. Never, ever use 'Muscle' in the name....as someone else said, will keep MOST people (those with $$, not broke bb's) away

Who the hell started this restaurant? Dummies.
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on August 26, 2009, 06:10:56 AM
There are enough guidos and muscleheads in NJ to keep this place just above water.  It won't be a money maker but it will survive.
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: njflex on August 26, 2009, 07:04:12 AM
There are enough guidos and muscleheads in NJ to keep this place just above water.  It won't be a money maker but it will survive.
true,but the shore area would do a bit better.
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on August 26, 2009, 07:06:08 AM
true,but the shore area would do a bit better.

Rent would be a lot more
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: Bobby on August 26, 2009, 08:09:56 AM
maybe their secret ingredient is dbol...

ppl will think they put drugs in the food with that name ???
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: jaejonna on August 26, 2009, 08:31:44 AM
Its location scuks, its near a bunch of Asian spots in that shopping center, i didnt get the chance to stop by but today I wlill ...
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: YoungBlood on August 26, 2009, 08:37:52 AM
So, Unless they change the name, they are doomed. Never, ever use 'Muscle' in the name....as someone else said, will keep MOST people (those with $$, not broke bb's) away
Who the hell started this restaurant? Dummies.

Agreed.
BBing and it's BBer's are a niche market...the BBers may flock to it, but 2 out of 100 people is not a good demographic to try and exploit! Similar to hardcore gyms, it might be a good idea on paper, but for making money it's not even a decent idea in todays world.
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: njflex on August 26, 2009, 08:55:20 AM
Its location scuks, its near a bunch of Asian spots in that shopping center, i didnt get the chance to stop by but today I wlill ...
THERE IS MONEY IN THAT AREA.
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: emn1964 on August 26, 2009, 08:58:04 AM
Its location scuks, its near a bunch of Asian spots in that shopping center, i didnt get the chance to stop by but today I wlill ...

Tell victor i said hi
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: Tapeworm on August 26, 2009, 09:06:53 AM
Never, ever use 'Muscle' in the name

That's what I said about Muscle Milk and Big Ron raked me ruthlessly over the coals right in front of everyone.  Still recovering.
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: The Showstoppa on August 26, 2009, 09:08:59 AM
Do they serve manmeat?
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: 240 is Back on August 26, 2009, 09:22:38 AM
If Vic was taking orders and hamming it up with customers, giving out training advice, etc... i think it might be a unique niche. 

If it's just a couple of 20-something grunts taking orders and slopping together food, nothing special.

if you can walk in and chat with a Mr O runner-up and Arnold Classic champ while ordering... that could be very profitable.   "What do you recommend I eat, Vic..."  Then, Vic could recommend whatever high profit-margin meal he swears by.
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: Tapeworm on August 26, 2009, 09:23:11 AM
Wtf?!  What meathead penned this?

Quote
Muscle Maker Grill's system includes methods and procedures for the preparation and serving of healthy food and beverage items including, but not limited to, confidential recipes for great tasting food products and distinctive service accessories. Muscle Maker Grill Restaurants feature distinct standardized premises and a characteristic exterior style, color and design, interior and exterior features, furnishings, equipment and signage, which when coupled with a uniform operational method provide for a wonderful, healthy dining experience. Muscle Maker Grill is open daily from 10:30 AM to as late as 9:00 PM, Monday thru Friday, and 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday.

On the menu are:

A 'Rocky Balboa Wrap'  Chicken, turkey, meatballs, etc.

and

'Brown rice and beans, with chicken.'  Lol!  That's all it says!  (under 'Guiltless Entrees') ;D
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: Tapeworm on August 26, 2009, 09:52:40 AM
Lean and mean.

(http://www.rwjrahwayfitness.com/images/mmgrill01.jpg)


The owner. 
(http://www.franchise.com/assets/adpage/musclemaker_owner.jpg)
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: Rome on August 26, 2009, 10:24:30 AM
I can see into the not so distant future 8)(http://a.abcnews.com/images/Business/nm_out_of_business_090501_mn.jpg)
*1 years TOPS
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: Man of Steel on August 26, 2009, 10:31:59 AM
all things bb die quickly.....y'all remember Mr O Dexter Jackson?   

point made
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: Relentless on August 26, 2009, 10:35:17 AM
Well

Boston Market

used to be

Boston Chicken

So, Unless they change the name, they are doomed. Never, ever use 'Muscle' in the name....as someone else said, will keep MOST people (those with $$, not broke bb's) away

Who the hell started this restaurant? Dummies.

The general public could give a flying f*** about "making muscle."  Today, everybody wants the lean Hollywood look.
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: divcom on August 26, 2009, 10:36:24 AM
mmg has 18 units open with 2 on the way...must have some customer base and profitability. as noted...i could see them carrying Vic...as a minority owner.  CEO looks like a bbing schmoe...based on descriptions listed on this site...or Vic just has a shawn ray food or phil heath chicken deal...as blockhead said?
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: Relentless on August 26, 2009, 10:36:52 AM
If Vic was taking orders and hamming it up with customers, giving out training advice, etc... i think it might be a unique niche. 

If it's just a couple of 20-something grunts taking orders and slopping together food, nothing special.

if you can walk in and chat with a Mr O runner-up and Arnold Classic champ while ordering... that could be very profitable.   "What do you recommend I eat, Vic..."  Then, Vic could recommend whatever high profit-margin meal he swears by.

If Vic is extremely involved in the day to day business, the restaurant might do well.  However, if he stays in the background and doesn't show his face often, I doubt it will be very successful.
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: GetItOnNY on August 26, 2009, 10:50:23 AM
Relentless is selling GH, and anabolics to the customers, considered, being involved with the day to day biz operations?
Besides, I think most people wont understand what Victor is saying. He has a very deep voice, and has a Spanish "tongue"
So its really hard to understand what he saying half the time....He is a great bodybuilders, but his speech skills needs alot of work
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: emn1964 on August 26, 2009, 10:53:47 AM
Relentless is selling GH, and anabolics to the customers, considered, being involved with the day to day biz operations?
Besides, I think most people wont understand what Victor is saying. He has a very deep voice, and has a Spanish "tongue"
So its really hard to understand what he saying half the time....He is a great bodybuilders, but his speech skills needs alot of work

...as do your writing skills...
Title: Re: Muscle Makers grill....HOW LONG TILL IT GOES BUST????
Post by: divcom on August 26, 2009, 11:02:18 AM
...as do your writing skills...

ur nots M_Valencia.