July 17, 2024 by Ewell Smith
Ugly Dog Saloon is New Orleans' oldest BBQ joint and go to for home Saint's games.
Not your regular BBQ joint...adding local flavors like red beans and rice and jambalaya created by their CIA Chef Donald Julien.
While Chef Julien crafted the menu, Jeff Bordelon, the owner, shares what makes their food franchise model work:
Below, Chef Julian shares his favorite Ugly Dog Saloon menu items ...one of which made New Orleans Magazine's cover above...
Everything is made fresh daily at the Ugly Dog Saloon
Home Made Donuts Every Morning
It all starts with the BBQ...
Faces of Humanity
...add New Orleans famouse red beans & rice or jamballaya to the mix...
Beyond Boundaries
"Cinemon Roll Sundays" sell out every, well, ...Sunday...the lines are literally out the door...
Sands of Time
Ask Steve about how he sources the coffee (and ask him how the very first batch came out:))
Would you love to have your very own
Ugly Dog Saloon Franchise?
Let me know, I'd love to introduce you to Jeff... ewell
I'll share some of the details of his franchise and investment level with you.If you like what you learn, you'll be making a trip to New Orleans!
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About the Author
Ewell Smith is the publisher of CloseTheDeal.com and host of the Close The Deal Podcast, where he speaks with founders, sales leaders, and operators about building effective sales systems and scaling revenue. His work focuses on practical sales strategy, marketing execution, and the mindset behind consistent growth.
