Texas Bar-B-Q Joint at Park Point-RIT launched “First Tuesdays are First Responders Day” in March.
Richard Mogab, the owner, wanted to honor first responders with all-day special pricing and a gift card drawing. The event drew support from customers who also wanted to “pay it forward.”
“Our customers asked if they could anonymously buy lunch for a first responder so we came up with ‘Treat a First Responder to Lunch’ coupons,” said Mogab. “Customers can purchase a $6 lunch coupon, add a personal message of support, and we will hand them out randomly on First Responders Day. The concept took off and pretty soon we had a wall of coupons! It was great to see the look of surprise last month when we told a number of first responders that their meal was paid for, some of them decided to ‘pay it forward’ and bought a lunch coupon for another first responder. We also saw customers stopping at tables to thank the first responders for their service to the community.”
The prepaid $6 lunch coupons are specially priced to include a sandwich, side and soda. Mogab stressed that “Treat A First Responder To Lunch” coupons can be purchased at any time but redeemed only on the first Tuesday of every month at Texas BBQ’s Park Point-RIT location.
“We have ample parking at the Park Point location to accommodate larger equipment vehicles and rigs,” said Mogab, “plus an outdoor patio to welcome the K-9 units.”
The next First Responders Day will be from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 7 at Texas Bar-B-Q Joint at Park Point-RIT, 200 Park Point Drive, Rochester. “Treat A First Responder To Lunch” coupons are on display at the register and will be handed out randomly to active and retired first responders.
Visit www.bbqrochester.com for more information.
Customers pay it forward at Texas BBQ restaurant
