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{{Short description|Singaporean chain of American restaurants}}
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'''Botak Jones''' is a national chain of [[Cuisine of the United States|American food]] restaurants in [[Singapore]]. The company was founded in 2003 by Bernard "Bernie" Allen Utchenik, following a few failed tries at the food industry.
'''Botak Jones''' is a national chain of [[Cuisine of the United States|American food]] restaurants in [[Singapore]]. The company was founded in 2003 by Bernard "Bernie" Allen Utchenik, following a few failed tries at the food industry.


==History==
==History==
The business began in 2003, when former American citizen Bernard "Bernie" Allen Utchenik, also known as "Botak",<ref name="Asia1">{{cite news|newspaper=[[AsiaOne]] |url=http://news.asiaone.com/News/the+Straits+Times/Story/A1Story20090823-162721.html |title=Botak Jones to become a Singaporean |date=August 23, 2009 }}</ref> established the first Botak Jones outlet in [[Tuas]], Singapore, after two failed food ventures.<ref name="Asia2">{{cite news|newspaper=[[AsiaOne]] |url=http://www.soshiok.com/critic/article/22822 |title=Flavourful Cajun chicken at Botak Jones |date=March 7, 2013 |last=Koh |first=Natalie }}</ref>
The business began in 2003, when [[list of former United States citizens who relinquished their nationality|former U.S. citizen]] Bernard "Bernie" Allen Utchenik, also known as "Botak",<ref name="Asia1">{{cite news |newspaper=[[AsiaOne]] |url=https://www.asiaone.com/News/the+Straits+Times/Story/A1Story20090823-162721.html |title=Botak Jones to become a Singaporean |date=23 August 2009 |access-date=18 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216001225/http://news.asiaone.com/News/the+Straits+Times/Story/A1Story20090823-162721.html |archive-date=16 December 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> established the first Botak Jones outlet in [[Tuas]], Singapore, after two failed food ventures.<ref name="Asia2">{{cite news |newspaper=[[AsiaOne]] |url=http://www.soshiok.com/critic/article/22822 |title=Flavourful Cajun chicken at Botak Jones |date=7 March 2013 |last=Koh |first=Natalie |access-date=18 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310044931/http://www.soshiok.com/critic/article/22822 |archive-date=10 March 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> At least a year before the opening of the business, Utchenik was already running large advertisements for Botak Jones in the newspapers.<ref>{{cite news|title=Botak that grew and grew|newspaper=[[The Straits Times]]|date=28 October 2007 |pages=64–}}</ref>


In 2009, there were some eleven Botak Jones chains islandwide in Singapore.<ref name="Asia1"/> It transpired in mid-2013 that Utchenik sold the business to an unspecified purchaser.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/botak-now-bj-112855611.html|title=Botak is now BJ’s|date=August 9, 2013 |newspaper=Yahoo! }}</ref>
In 2009, there were eleven Botak Jones locations islandwide in Singapore.<ref name="Asia1"/> In March 2013, Botak Jones was listed as one of the five best "western food stalls" by CEOs' Hawker Choices.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://soshiok.com/article/22859 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130819093926/http://soshiok.com/article/22859 |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 August 2013 |title=Best western food stalls from CEOs' Hawker Choices |date=11 March 2013 |newspaper=[[AsiaOne]] }}</ref> Utchenik sold the business prior to mid-2013, when he opened a new restaurant, BJ's American Diner and Grill.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/botak-now-bj-112855611.html|title=Botak is now BJ's|date=9 August 2013 |publisher=Yahoo! }}</ref>


==Products==
==Products==
Botak Jones' menu predominantly comprises American cuisine. Select outlets serve only [[halal]] food, so as to cater to Muslim consumers. All of Botak Jones' food products are claimed to be free of "chemical flavourings, tenderizers, binders and MSG".<ref name="Asia2"/> Botak Jones also offers catering services.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.botakjones.com/catering.php |publisher=Botak Jones |title=Catering |accessdate=August 18, 2013 }}</ref> In 2009, the company organised an eating contest, where one had to wolf down a "Botak Massive" in the fastest time possible. Winning prizes included a holiday trip overseas.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.soshiok.com/article/4777 |title=Botak Jones Massive burger eating contest |date=June 19, 2009 |newspaper=[[AsiaOne]] }}</ref>
Botak Jones' menu predominantly comprises American cuisine. Select outlets serve only [[halal]] food, so as to cater to Muslim consumers.<ref name="Asia2"/> All of Botak Jones' food products are claimed to be free of "chemical flavourings, tenderizers, binders and MSG".<ref name="Asia2"/> Food items are served in relatively large portions, although "Mini-Me" portions are available for order.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.soshiok.com/article/5343 |title=Mini-Me |date=19 August 2009 |last=Yeoh |first=Wee Teck |newspaper=[[AsiaOne]] |access-date=19 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101024181400/http://www.soshiok.com/article/5343 |archive-date=24 October 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Botak Jones also offers catering services.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.botakjones.com/catering.php |publisher=Botak Jones |title=Catering |accessdate=18 August 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130406033025/http://www.botakjones.com/catering.php |archivedate=6 April 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> In 2009, the company organised an [[eating contest]], where one had to wolf down a "Botak Massive" in the fastest time possible. Winning prizes included a holiday trip overseas.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.soshiok.com/article/4777 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130818095324/http://www.soshiok.com/article/4777 |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 August 2013 |title=Botak Jones Massive burger eating contest |date=19 June 2009 |newspaper=[[AsiaOne]] }}</ref>

Botak Jones has also introduced a "Botak Customer Appreciation Card" scheme, by which customers get certain discounts after accumulating a certain amount of food purchases in cash.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Botak Jones|url=http://www.botakjones.com/BJv2/?page_id=319|title=Membership|accessdate=19 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130901025333/http://www.botakjones.com/BJv2/?page_id=319|archive-date=1 September 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official|http://www.botakjones.com/}}
* {{Official website|http://www.botakjones.com/}}

[[Category:Companies of Singapore]]
[[Category:2003 establishments in Singapore]]
[[Category:Restaurants established in 2003]]
[[Category:Restaurant chains in Singapore]]

Latest revision as of 04:57, 11 March 2024

Botak Jones
IndustryFood and beverage
FoundedTuas, Singapore (2003 (2003))
FounderBernard Allen Utchenik
Headquarters
Singapore
ProductsAmerican cuisine
Websiteoriginalbotakjones.com

Botak Jones is a national chain of American food restaurants in Singapore. The company was founded in 2003 by Bernard "Bernie" Allen Utchenik, following a few failed tries at the food industry.

History[edit]

The business began in 2003, when former U.S. citizen Bernard "Bernie" Allen Utchenik, also known as "Botak",[1] established the first Botak Jones outlet in Tuas, Singapore, after two failed food ventures.[2] At least a year before the opening of the business, Utchenik was already running large advertisements for Botak Jones in the newspapers.[3]

In 2009, there were eleven Botak Jones locations islandwide in Singapore.[1] In March 2013, Botak Jones was listed as one of the five best "western food stalls" by CEOs' Hawker Choices.[4] Utchenik sold the business prior to mid-2013, when he opened a new restaurant, BJ's American Diner and Grill.[5]

Products[edit]

Botak Jones' menu predominantly comprises American cuisine. Select outlets serve only halal food, so as to cater to Muslim consumers.[2] All of Botak Jones' food products are claimed to be free of "chemical flavourings, tenderizers, binders and MSG".[2] Food items are served in relatively large portions, although "Mini-Me" portions are available for order.[6] Botak Jones also offers catering services.[7] In 2009, the company organised an eating contest, where one had to wolf down a "Botak Massive" in the fastest time possible. Winning prizes included a holiday trip overseas.[8]

Botak Jones has also introduced a "Botak Customer Appreciation Card" scheme, by which customers get certain discounts after accumulating a certain amount of food purchases in cash.[9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Botak Jones to become a Singaporean". AsiaOne. 23 August 2009. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
  2. ^ a b c Koh, Natalie (7 March 2013). "Flavourful Cajun chicken at Botak Jones". AsiaOne. Archived from the original on 10 March 2013. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
  3. ^ "Botak that grew and grew". The Straits Times. 28 October 2007. pp. 64–.
  4. ^ "Best western food stalls from CEOs' Hawker Choices". AsiaOne. 11 March 2013. Archived from the original on 19 August 2013.
  5. ^ "Botak is now BJ's". Yahoo!. 9 August 2013.
  6. ^ Yeoh, Wee Teck (19 August 2009). "Mini-Me". AsiaOne. Archived from the original on 24 October 2010. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
  7. ^ "Catering". Botak Jones. Archived from the original on 6 April 2013. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
  8. ^ "Botak Jones Massive burger eating contest". AsiaOne. 19 June 2009. Archived from the original on 18 August 2013.
  9. ^ "Membership". Botak Jones. Archived from the original on 1 September 2013. Retrieved 19 August 2013.

External links[edit]

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Botak_Jones&diff=1213111279&oldid=569058868

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