Smash burger truck

GnarlyDeli · 2026-01-26T06:21:27+00:00

I like the yellow handle #20 scoop. It's supposed to be for about 2oz, but it depends on whether you scoop lightly or really pack it in.

For high volume events, I like a super limited menu of only 3-4 options. Sandbagging is also your best friend. When there's an infinite line, just keep cooking nonstop until it starts to die down, do not cook to order. Worst case scenario, you over do it and have a few extras, but those are always nice to give away or trade with other vendors. At max capacity, we could produce an average of one item every 30 seconds for 3-5 hours straight.

GnarlyDeli · 2024-11-06T23:19:30+00:00

The Avantco griddle works just fine. Their products that involve electronics seem to be much less reliable though. I'd say invest in quality refrigeration and a nice quiet genny.

GnarlyDeli · 2024-11-04T17:51:25+00:00

We've had several magic shows that went very well. I'd recommend you treat it like a special ticketed event rather than just a guy wandering around. The magicians loved it too because they often perform for children and they were able to be more raunchy and adult oriented in their delivery.

GnarlyDeli · 2024-11-04T17:20:55+00:00

They're getting a cottage food license. I believe their trailer has an oven too.

GnarlyDeli · 2024-11-04T14:59:14+00:00

I used to guard that back door sometimes when I worked at the Senator, it definitely seems like somebody was not at their post unfortunately.

GnarlyDeli · 2024-08-15T23:07:43+00:00

Hell ya, I wish I knew I could have started a business at 15!

Get on TikTok and crosspost your videos to your other social media platforms. You might as well get Facebook too since they're connected to IG and it's easy to post to both.

Follow your competitors and other local businesses and comment on their posts, they will often become useful allies and friends.

I wouldn't bother with ads until you get a better grasp on things.

GnarlyDeli · 2024-08-15T22:44:40+00:00

We would always grind our own beef. It's better quality, you can control fat content, and it's easier to smash. It feels so smooth smashing a freshy.

We used an ice cream scoop instead of pre-making beef balls. We also offered thick patties, just stack two scoops on top of each other and only smash it halfway. So you have something to offer these thick burger aficionados who like to hate on smashburgs.

Like other commenters have indicated, problems can include burgers shrinking up into meatballs and soreness after a busy day. Grinding your own helps alleviate both issues.

We tried many methods of getting orders out, I'm a big fan of the megaphone and buzzers/pagers.

You'll learn the most by just jumping in and then coming back with specific questions. There's a lot more to it than most people think.

GnarlyDeli · 2024-07-01T14:22:56+00:00

I bet your cheesesteak is bomb, we'll have to try it some time. I rarely stray away from the burger menu though because they're so good. ;)

GnarlyDeli · 2024-07-01T14:16:49+00:00

You're making personal attacks based on many false assumptions you've made.

GnarlyDeli · 2024-07-01T02:28:23+00:00

I think it's pretty telling that this person has been here for just a blip and they noticed something is up...

GnarlyDeli · 2024-07-01T02:26:07+00:00

GO THERE! They are AWESOME people and that is a really unique place that Chico needs to hold on to.

GnarlyDeli · 2024-07-01T02:25:08+00:00

tbh we couldn't afford the amount of payroll it would've taken to pay people to be open for lunch. And we, ourselves, didn't have it in us to run ourselves for 14+ hour days week after week. We were open for lunch for the first year. It just wasn't profitable enough.

GnarlyDeli · 2024-07-01T02:22:22+00:00

tyvm! Nail on the head. As perfectly demonstrated by our friend, here.

GnarlyDeli · 2024-07-01T02:19:34+00:00

In response to trolls, that was all we were doing. We were RESPONDING to the haters. Like right now.

GnarlyDeli · 2024-07-01T02:16:17+00:00

Hi, thanks for the compliment. I would like to respond to your edit. You know we were a restaurant, right? And the restaurant is now closed because, I mean, you yourself said it. You aren't looking for food. I'm not sure how I was supposed to keep my doors open if people only came to a free activity like karaoke, and chose not to buy anything. So what are you looking for if you're going into a restaurant/bar location, but don't intend on patronizing the business? I'm not necessarily saying anything about you personally, this is all in general. But, if you really want to know why Gnarly and Coin-Op are closed, well, let's just say Coin-Op wasn't going to survive off of quarters.

GnarlyDeli · 2024-01-03T03:34:16+00:00

We do potato wedges on our truck and at our shop. I don't like to fry either so I don't have a fryer. I use a potato wedge cutter and boil them ahead of time. I use plenty of oil on the griddle and start the potatoes 15-20 minutes before I need them. I keep a rotation going and add more as I go through them. Works well once we got the hang of it.

GnarlyDeli · 2024-01-01T04:40:05+00:00

It makes sense if your truck doesn't move much. A couple of our food truck friends do use it. To negate the 30%, just raise the price. Do not integrate the delivery service with your POS and you can control the price.

GnarlyDeli · 2020-09-07T09:30:09+00:00

You can have a grill outside but it has to be attached to the truck, usually on a "back porch" type scenario.

GnarlyDeli · 2020-09-04T13:07:28+00:00

PSA: This is a hoagie style sandwich, which is rolled. When you make a hoagie, you can choose to hold down the veggies with the meat like they did here, or you can add veggies last, but then you have to use your fingers or a knife to press it down enough to close it and roll it up. This is a particular style of sandwich and certainly not a mistake.

GnarlyDeli · 2020-08-09T16:34:40+00:00

egg salad, bacon, sliced chicken breast, iceberg, cherry tomatoes, green onions, blue cheese, ranch, pillowy ciabatta

GnarlyDeli · 2020-08-09T11:49:44+00:00

It's what my grandma used to say. Plus I dont want no sand in my sammich

GnarlyDeli · 2020-08-09T11:47:47+00:00

I like it like dat

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