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!


About the Author Ewell Smith is the publisher of CloseTheDeal.com, host of the Close The Deal Podcast, and author of Your First Franchise Roadmap. He interviews franchisors, founders, and sales and marketing leaders to help franchise owners and candidates drive more revenue and find the right opportunity. His work focuses on practical franchise strategy, the right mindset, and helping people close the deal on their next chapter.














