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Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by ini4brandon(m): 4:52am On Jul 28, 2013 |
here's how mr briggs died in Uyo: thier two outlets in the town were attacked simultaneously by two separate entrepreneurs who opened Oliver tweest (@brooks st. adjacent Bigg's) and Food Affairs(I.k road beside Bigg's) . While Mr BIGGS was content offering pastries and rice, these competition went ahead and included african cuisine in their menu. with these more "practical' menu options, customers swarmed there. When MR BIGG'S finally introduced Village Kitchen it was 2 years too late. MORAL LESSON: be quick to adapt to change. 1 Like |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by texaco1: 5:01am On Jul 28, 2013 |
Ola one:i was about to write the same thing too ,and are these 2 people the only one moving from one coca cola plant to another all over the world to produce ?coca cola has over 200 plants how can only 2 people know the recipe ? nairaland get super stories oooo |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by ini4brandon(m): 5:01am On Jul 28, 2013 |
cheleku: Biggs is dead. I went to one recently-the one along Ziks avenue Awka- and I couldn't believe what happened. Nepa took light and the waiters simply turned on their kerosene lamps....omo, as if that wasn't enough, Johnson my mechanic, who happens to have his workshop beside the eatery,came in with his dirty garbs to charge his phone!sadly you are right bro. AT the outlet along brooks str. in Uyo, i noticed that NEPA had forced them to introduce 'candle lit dinner'. 1 Like |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by Olaone1: 5:17am On Jul 28, 2013 |
texaco1: |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by Nuzo1(m): 11:23am On Jul 28, 2013 |
Ola one: Well, I don't work with coca cola....so I can't authoritatively confirm that story. However, the "super story" is well documented from reliable and known sources. It also tends to corroborate with the fact that no cola making company has been able to come up with anything near coca cola taste, even pepsi....hence the staying power. Even without much advert and innovation. The story has it that the 2 people are mandated to pass it down to one of their trusted confidant as they retire. So, its not like only 2 people know the secret from day one. As gullible as it may sound, I choose to believe this story. I however respect the views of those who don't. 1 Like |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by Nuzo1(m): 11:34am On Jul 28, 2013 |
texaco1: No, they don't go to all the coca cola plant to prepare these ingreddients for them. They simply sit in their lab, prepare it and move it to their plants all over the world. A litre of the chemical can produce thousands of bottle of coke. For a start, I recommend "Coca-Cola: The Real Story Behind the Real Thing," by CNBC. |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by texaco1: 12:13pm On Jul 28, 2013 |
Nuzo':They sit down in their secret lab(hen send it to over 300plants of coca cola world wide to add water to it and produce millions of litres of coke on a daily basis!na wa for ur story ooooo |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by Olaone1: 12:18pm On Jul 28, 2013 |
Nuzo':It is a marketing thing, my brother. BTW, Coca Cola invests heavily on innovation and advertising. And, the only reason why you think Coca Cola tastes better is because the company enjoys your 'loyalty'. One of the things branding, advertising and innovation are meant to achieve.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coca-Cola_formula ^^I can count at least 10 people already. And, that's just for the US. A marketing ploy, I repeat. You can also read Snopes article: "Have a Cloak and a Smile"http://www.snopes.com/cokelore/formula.asp KFC likes to use similar marketing ploy, the so-called 11 secret herbs |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by Olaone1: 12:36pm On Jul 28, 2013 |
I decided to dig deep because of your insistence. From Coca Cola website: About nutritional information: How much caffeine is contained in _______?^^If the nutritional information defers from country to country, how then can the recipes remain the same? You tell me. As for advertising expenses, read this: http://www.coca-colacompany.com/contact-us/faqs Okay now? |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by Olaone1: 12:52pm On Jul 28, 2013 |
About innovation at Coca-Cola: http://www.coca-colacompany.com/stories/10-questions-with-david-butler http://www.coca-colacompany.com/stories/entrepreneurship-for-rural-women-brought-to-you-by-coca-cola http://www.coca-colacompany.com/stories/the-next-big-thing-how-cokes-venturing-emerging-brands-unit-stays-a-step-ahead-of-tomorrows-thirsts Don't let us derail this thread, abeg. This is about Mr Biggs |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by Nobody: 2:14pm On Jul 28, 2013 |
Their food was becoming poisonous.....but sizzlers is more poisonous esp their egusi soup. |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by Nobody: 3:54pm On Jul 28, 2013 |
DICKtator: Won't only tag their demise on competition. After all, they had the goodwill and strong customer base ,which they could have leveraged on, before the so-called competition arose.you've z it al.i workd as an accnt supervisor btw 2007 n 2011 |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by Nuzo1(m): 5:48pm On Jul 28, 2013 |
Ola one: Like I said before, its ok to believe its just a marketing strategy. I don't believe. Of course, coca cola spends lots of money on adverts and innovations but not even a quater of what pepsi spends yet it keeps dwarfing pepsi in patronage except in USA where bonanza, huge endorsements and expensive adverts has made pepsi measure up. And no sir, coca cola doesn't taste better than any other cola products cos 'loyalty'. Its actually cos of the recipe. If blind men could know the difference in taste, who I'm I then? If you think otherwise, pls carry out a research in the comfort of your kitchen to confirm. Pour out coca cola and pepsi out in different glasses, mix the glasses up and drink. As for the KFC 11 secret herbs, I've been opportuned have a friend whose restuarant has become so busy cos of the secret spices he uses. There are expensive tho. |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by Olaone1: 6:14pm On Jul 28, 2013 |
Nuzo': What are you talking about? PepsiCo spends more? Are you kidding me? read this:
http://adage.com/article/news/pepsi-pours-fortune-marketing-drinks-indulgent-snacks/232405/ |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by Olaone1: 6:17pm On Jul 28, 2013 |
Nuzo':It is really a well-kept secret to the extent some chef in KFC, Bodija, Ibadan outlet, is in the know. What a secret! |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by Olaone1: 6:23pm On Jul 28, 2013 |
And, from Bloomberg: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-27/pepsico-may-boost-marketing-budget-to-take-on-a-surging-coca-cola-retail.html Abeg, free me jare |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by Olaone1: 6:42pm On Jul 28, 2013 |
Nuzo':A research in my kitchen? heheheh The so-called media circus Coca-Cola have around their products really worked/works. haba! Also, there is something called presupposition. Just read this: http://www.snopes.com/cokelore/formula.asp |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by texaco1: 6:42pm On Jul 28, 2013 |
Ola one: And, from Bloomberg:You sef you get time ,leave our friend alone with his secret coca cola and kfc recipe. |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by drmikeadams(m): 10:19pm On Jul 28, 2013 |
mr biggs still my joint any time any day..i dey seee dem 4 dream sef |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by texaco1: 10:27pm On Jul 28, 2013 |
dr_mike_adams: mr biggs still my joint any time any day..i dey seee dem 4 dream sefu dey chop for dream ? |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by Nobody: 10:43pm On Jul 28, 2013 |
Mr Biggs saw something and has since not recovered...this thing is making mr Biggs to resemble Mr Smallz. |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by SmokinHotBabe(f): 3:15pm On Feb 06, 2016 |
Bad management. All those Mr Biggs outlets you see now are not managed by UAC again. All owned by individuals. Also UAC does not really monitor them. Meat pie has differntr tatse in different Mr Biggs. 1 Like |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by drewxx88(m): 4:38pm On Sep 09, 2016 |
twaintoy:your right cos all thru my stay in FUTA I noticed too students would rather go to captain cook and wanmore bakery rather than Mr Biggs |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by Edu3Again: 2:29pm On Jun 15, 2017 |
who has replaced Mr Biggs as the number outlet? |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by NoToPile: 8:54am On Jun 16, 2017 |
WarHorse1: This is it. Succinctly put. I think food sold in basic but decent outlets will sell well on the island considering the large amount of average nigerians working there. The more classy ones for the classier people . |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by bukatyne(f): 6:02am On May 23, 2019 |
WarHorse1: This is insightful. Now, I am relating with how fast food has grown in Nigeria. They now position themselves as a place to eat away from home. Some have also keyed into healthy living stuff and stocking more natural alternatives. |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by marylandcakes: 11:28am On May 23, 2019 |
I I was at the one at the local terminal in Ikeji, it looked very dirty and twice I bought a snack they lady at the till didn’t have change. Mr Bigs has lost its glory and looks more like a food kiosk. |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by Acidosis(m): 2:39pm On May 23, 2019 |
A different perspective; Mr Biggs died when UAC management placed more emphasis and focus on selling franchise than good meals and quality customer experience. 150 outlets bla bla...to what end? UAC wanted a big brand with wide coverage without weighing the implications. Mr Biggs became too big (through reckless sales of franchise) to the extent the management lost control over many outlets. Compare Mr Biggs with another old brand - Mama Cass - you would see a big difference in class and brand positioning. Thankfully, the newer fast food brands e.g. The Place is carefully following Mama Cass' strategy. Although the newer brands need to watch their pricing. N2000-2500 to eat one tiny pounded yam with Titus and bottle water is ridiculous. 1 Like |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by barag(f): 4:11pm On May 23, 2019 |
Acidosis: Lol @ Titus and bottled water. Are you serious? |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by Acidosis(m): 4:31pm On May 23, 2019 |
barag: The thing shock me my sister. How much to buy one tuber of yam with a kilo of Titus? To be fair to them sha, they make good meals with some 'added advantage' (whole and diced ponmo) |
Re: What Happened To MR BIGGS? by Ykktulip: 10:09am On May 27, 2019 |
Mama Put joints have greatly evolved to provide neater environment that are very conducive for even corporate people to eat. You get delicious good for less. They are the real competition for local fast food joints and they are really cleaning out in profits |
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