We had the good fortune of connecting with Jeff Kennedy and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jeff, how does your business help the community?
Moe’s Original BBQ brings community together through food and experience. Community engagement is important to us at every location. We create a comfortable environment for any and all to come experience a time of food and fellowship. Within each restaurant, we sponsor little league, Churches, schools, and any other entities that help to create the fabric of community.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
For me, within Moe’s Oriignal BBQ, I am most excited about the ability to impact communities through excellent food and a great experience. My partners and I have been very fortunate to have created a successful platform from which to spread our Southern heritage. No business is easy. Earlier in my career, leading by example was the game plan. Now, turning the organizational chart upside down and serving my employees with what they need to succeed is the path. Overcoming challenges occurs with lots of communication and not fearing failure. Lessons are daily, but respect for all is what matters most to me.

We want to continue to strengthen the Moe’s Original BBQ brand throughout the country. It is important to keep it growing at an aggressive, but manageable pace. A national brand, yet feels like mom and pop restaurants is the goal.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Vail, CO Food/Bev- Little Diner pancakes for breakfast. Cheese steaks for lunch at La Bottega. Dinner at Sweet Basil.

Happy Hour at Vendettas for pizza and Miller High Life.

Rafting and camping on the CO River from Pumphouse to Rancho del Rio.

Hang out at the pool at Sonnenalp- after 18 holes.

Downhill biking on Vail Mtn- Radio Flyer.

Free concerts on Tuesday night at Ford Amp- Hot Summer Nights presented by Moe’s Original BBQ.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My Mom and Dad instilled creativity and work ethic. My partner Ben, has always demonstrated the importance of ‘sticking to your word’.

My partner Mike taught me ‘everything food’

My wife mentors me through life everyday with her cool, graceful, humble style

Website: http://moesoriginalbbq.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moesobbq/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/778689

Twitter: https://www.twitter/moesobbq/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MOBVailCO

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MoesOriginalBarBQueHQ

Image Credits
Moe’s Original BBQ

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