Comments on: Can This Kind of Value-Building Work For You? http://www.JohnRitz.com/blog/can-this-kind-of-value-building-work-for-you/ A discussion of modern and proven marketing techniques, copywriting, and strategies for all businesses. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:19:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: John Ritskowitz http://www.JohnRitz.com/blog/can-this-kind-of-value-building-work-for-you/#comment-22996 John Ritskowitz Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:21:15 +0000 http://www.JohnRitz.com/blog/?p=58#comment-22996 Tim, Good point. It does require their wait staff to be alert and to have enough staff to begin with. When we went, we had no problems in that area. In fat, they checked back with our table more frequently than we needed them. If we had issues getting help, then I'm sure my article would have taken on a slightly different slant. Cheers, John Tim,

Good point. It does require their wait staff to be alert and to have enough staff to begin with.

When we went, we had no problems in that area. In fat, they checked back with our table more frequently than we needed them. If we had issues getting help, then I’m sure my article would have taken on a slightly different slant.

Cheers,

John

]]> By: Tim Schaefer http://www.JohnRitz.com/blog/can-this-kind-of-value-building-work-for-you/#comment-22974 Tim Schaefer Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:58:16 +0000 http://www.JohnRitz.com/blog/?p=58#comment-22974 I always have had problems with trying to get my server to come back around when I want some more fries. I usually have to suck down another soda and start that incessant sucking sound before their ears perk up and they come by my table. Then, I have wait for the dang fries! I love the concept... but the execution requires the staff to be on their game. RR also peeves me that they bring the burger and fries in a tiny basket. That, and all of my burger fixins slide out the back when I go to take a bite. It makes "managing" my meal a chore. But the burgers sure are good. And their bottomless steak fry deal, when prompt, is wonderful. I always have had problems with trying to get my server to come back around when I want some more fries.

I usually have to suck down another soda and start that incessant sucking sound before their ears perk up and they come by my table.

Then, I have wait for the dang fries!

I love the concept… but the execution requires the staff to be on their game.

RR also peeves me that they bring the burger and fries in a tiny basket. That, and all of my burger fixins slide out the back when I go to take a bite. It makes “managing” my meal a chore.

But the burgers sure are good. And their bottomless steak fry deal, when prompt, is wonderful.

]]> By: John Ritskowitz http://www.JohnRitz.com/blog/can-this-kind-of-value-building-work-for-you/#comment-22662 John Ritskowitz Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:03:22 +0000 http://www.JohnRitz.com/blog/?p=58#comment-22662 True, Steve. But I just made my wife a set of CDs I downloaded from iTunes that she wanted (an assortment of songs I put together that I knew she'd like), then I ended it with a "surprise bonus CD". I really labeled it that. She and her friends at work had a good laugh at that one, because they all know what I do for a living. So I guess I've got the marketing radar on all the time, whether I care to admit it or not! But aside from the observation I made while dining out, it really was a good burger! And I almost finished it. But I guess my eyes were bigger than my stomach! And in case you're wondering, neither my wife nor I asked for extra fries during the meal, although I did ask for a little bit to take home when they wrapped our leftovers. They happily obliged! True, Steve. But I just made my wife a set of CDs I downloaded from iTunes that she wanted (an assortment of songs I put together that I knew she’d like), then I ended it with a “surprise bonus CD”. I really labeled it that.

She and her friends at work had a good laugh at that one, because they all know what I do for a living. So I guess I’ve got the marketing radar on all the time, whether I care to admit it or not!

But aside from the observation I made while dining out, it really was a good burger! And I almost finished it. But I guess my eyes were bigger than my stomach!

And in case you’re wondering, neither my wife nor I asked for extra fries during the meal, although I did ask for a little bit to take home when they wrapped our leftovers. They happily obliged!

]]> By: Steve http://www.JohnRitz.com/blog/can-this-kind-of-value-building-work-for-you/#comment-22591 Steve Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:03:50 +0000 http://www.JohnRitz.com/blog/?p=58#comment-22591 Excellent observation, John. Most people overlook the marketing aspect when it comes to businesses, such as this. I haven't been to Red Robin yet, but just the word "gourmet hamburgers" on the side of their restaurant has been tempting me to go inside. You've just given me a reason to bust my diet... thanks! LOL Excellent observation, John.

Most people overlook the marketing aspect when it comes to businesses, such as this.

I haven’t been to Red Robin yet, but just the word “gourmet hamburgers” on the side of their restaurant has been tempting me to go inside.

You’ve just given me a reason to bust my diet… thanks! LOL

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