T BIRD Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 This one is my second and only other kitchen location besides Olive Garden. The manager left me a message on the 16th day that both cannisters needed filling. Boy is that my kind of message or what! Anyway..........I just got back from there. I collected $51.75 in 16 days. And the same thing happened there. I had one of the candy wheels on wrong so the MMPs vend portion was way too much. I fixed it. The one thing I did not like was the manager told me he overheard the workers saying if you jiggle the machine you can get more. So what he did was he confronted a couple of them and made them cough up a $5 bill for me to take. I tried to refuse it but he insisted. I am just hoping there is no ill feelings with the wait staff and workers about that. I will butter them up when I go in next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guile Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Excellent news brother!! Did you get those on your own or through Midwest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman007 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Johnny, Very nice! Is it not amazing how those kitchen locations do! It must have to do with them getting change for tips and needing an energy boost! Regards, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Don't forget John, I have been to that location. It's just a short drive for me. Maybe there is room for my machine there as well? Seriously, great work brotha'. You are freakin' unbelievable with these locations! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidsurvz Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I keep sayin' you have the "Midas touch" Johnny! Good for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powertechvending22 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 hey T bird how much is Midwest charging for these locations its sound pretty cool that they are able to get you in chain restaurants and brand named stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 $60 per location Power. Through Midwest Guile. Thanks Rob and David and Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candygirl Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 T-Bird-- You have obviously made the right decision to go full-time. Just wait until you have your 100 locations. You will be flying. Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidsurvz Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 I think at this rate you should just call your company East Coast Vending and take over the eastern sea board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-man422 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 ^ ^ ^ If that were to happen Johnny and Gary would eventually have to face off. . . . . . . I'm moving to Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlander Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Hey Johnny, Way to go, I'm extremely jealous Keep drivin and you'll have your 100 in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidsurvz Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 ^ ^ ^ If that were to happen Johnny and Gary would eventually have to face off. . . . . . . I'm moving to Alaska. Yeah, Gary and Johnny seem to have this vending thing licked! Could you guys throw some of that mojo my way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 You folks are the best!!! Its funny cause Gary is actually from Long Island here right near where I live!........lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 I stopped in at Ruby's after 12 days. It's calmed down. I also think the wait staff is a little pissed they had to hand me 5 bucks thru the manager for jiggling and manipulating the machine. He should never have done that and I am so new there I did not want to go against him right now. Anyway there was $31.00 there which is still a blessing to me. I tried to make it up to them today by giving a very generous amount of candy to all of them. They were all smiles when I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS Enterprises Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 So Johnny, maybe I missed it, sometimes I'm brain dead, but I'm curious because all the ideas I'm getting from reading the posts here are awesome. What kind of setups are you placing in these brealrooms and kitchens? Singles, doubles, triples? What's working for all you guys and gals? What type of products are you all vending? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premiervending Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 johnny, I have a couple of kitchen locations and the lowest amount that I have got in a month was 71.00....they are really great, but staying in there seems to be a problem. District managers will boot you out, and when the food inspectors come around they really don't like it because of the liability. I have one manager that hides my machine in the closet everytime they have a scheduled inspection. If it was not always a threat of getting kicked out I would focus on resturant kitchens because they do bring in the bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoniocinisi Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I have never heard of health inspectors scheduing in an inspection.usually they like the element of surprise so they can catch all the mistakes. the reason they hide your machine during an inspection and thAT health inspectors dont like it is because it is a huge no no to eat or drink in the kitchen.if caught the bizness loses 5 points(the max allowed at a time)out of a possible 30,before they shut you down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 JAS.....they are basically double heads. Reeses and MMPs in Olive Garden kitchen averaging a shade over $200 per month as of today. Ruby Tuesday has MMPs and M&Is. They are averaging about $90 per month. ( I think.....maybe a bit more ). Premier......thanks for the head's up. I wasnt aware of that issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluePlate Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I used to be a Chili's manager (hence the BluePlate). I agree, I can see a District Manager putting the thing out on the street. As far as the health dept goes, it sort of proves they are eating "behind the line", which in general is a no no. If anyone watches Sponge Bob, the health Dept is like "Plankton", everyone knows who they are and is always 100% on the look out. Manager #1 Stalls them like a pitching coach. While Manager #2 is on the clean up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoniocinisi Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I used to be a Chili's manager (hence the BluePlate). I agree, I can see a District Manager putting the thing out on the street. As far as the health dept goes, it sort of proves they are eating "behind the line", which in general is a no no. If anyone watches Sponge Bob, the health Dept is like "Plankton", everyone knows who they are and is always 100% on the look out. Manager #1 Stalls them like a pitching coach. While Manager #2 is on the clean up. you are right in eating behind the line . the manger 1 and 2 thing is a classic,we have it down pat.I stall and they fix!! when I think it`s time to go to the next level I am going to try out these kitchen locations as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmuseStar Vending Co Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Umm, Its funny John. I went to 5 Ruby Tuesday restaurants, and 2 Olive Garden's last week. All were a yes, but I would be asked to remove once the DM comes. Good Luck! Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 So impressive Kyle...........Wowee. 7 out of 7 said yes to you? and you said no to all of them?.....LOL Now that is something that is TRULY hard to believe. Give me a break. Whats up with you man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 I used to be a Chili's manager (hence the BluePlate). I agree, I can see a District Manager putting the thing out on the street. As far as the health dept goes, it sort of proves they are eating "behind the line", which in general is a no no. If anyone watches Sponge Bob, the health Dept is like "Plankton", everyone knows who they are and is always 100% on the look out. Manager #1 Stalls them like a pitching coach. While Manager #2 is on the clean up. I am gonna keep my eyes on those 2 locations in the kitchen ( Ruby's and Olive ). That would be a real bummer for me if they were yanked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmuseStar Vending Co Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Yes, Friend, I was joking with you. Now that I look back at it, you can tell I was trying to pull your chains. I could have made it a bit more believable, huh? Just watch out for them, that is all I am trying to say. DM's are each different, some may be OK, some may not. Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 Ruby Tuesday has really slowed down the past few weeks. May need to change up on products. I think they loved the machine there the first few weeks ( $25-$50 per week ), but now it's at $26.00 per month...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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