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Originally Posted by Hokie Okie Spartan
I really liked that Hinkle's place, but whenever I was in there it just didn't seem very busy. I think part of their problem was just how they located on top of the Bourbon Street in Bricktown, which people have been going to for longer (including myself, definately my favorite place in Bricktown).
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The problem was it didn't look like a real restaurant was in there. Instead of paying real money for a nice neon sign which would have advertised their existance, Hinkel's opted for vinyl signs which made them look like what they ultimately were -- a temporary tennant.
You have to spend money to make money is the old saying. It particularly rings true in Bricktown. If you want to compete with first-rate establishments, you must yourself build a first-rate establishment. If your business wants to go the vinyl sign route, you should opt for a location in a strip mall somewhere in Moore.
Also, there are two (at least) very well established steakhouses already in Bricktown. Hinkels went into an oversaturated market, offered prices comparable to their competitors, offered quality comparable to their competitors, but where they failed was letting people know they existed and showing the public why they deserved to exist.
It's laughable that the owner is saying this is just 'bad luck' or whatever. It's his own poor management that resulted in this.
I'll say it again -- you have to spend money to make money.