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Originally Posted by Rasputin
I wonder if Joe's CEO or Gates CEO read Chiefs Planet for feedback of everything Bbq?
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How a season-long rift between ChiefsPlanet and KC area BBQ joints ruined the market
The business of KC BBQ is played with the highest level of passion possible, an energy most simply don’t understand.
We ask that you put away your preconceived notions about food bloggers caring about KC BBQ. This story will not be reported on because of the optics involved.
We get asked about our sources. Let me tell you, the KC BBQ scene is high stakes, play for keeps. The CEOs of KC BBQ control the narrative. Nothing is left to chance, except football message boards.
“You guys have been around Joe's,” said one CEO. “He’s a competitive prick. OK? He’s great, but he’s a competitive prick. He wants to improve at everything he could possibly improve upon. He wants to be the best at whatever he can do. And along the way, he wants to make sure that he’s leading the market. He just wants great BBQ and the best sides."
There was nothing playful about this quote. According to our source, this CEO disliked Joe's sides while believing it was the meat that would run his own restaurant out of business. His statement may have come across as a joke, but as with any joke told, there is always some truth hidden in the delivery.
Most guys tune out Joe's, because he does one thing good BBQ joints don't do: ignore their sides.