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
The business began in 2003, when former American 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]
In 2009, there were some eleven Botak Jones chains islandwide in Singapore.[1] It transpired in mid-2013 that Utchenik sold the business to an unspecified purchaser.[3]
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".[2] 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.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Botak Jones to become a Singaporean". AsiaOne. August 23, 2009.
- ^ a b Koh, Natalie (March 7, 2013). "Flavourful Cajun chicken at Botak Jones". AsiaOne.
- ^ "Botak is now BJ's". Yahoo!. August 9, 2013.
- ^ "Botak Jones Massive burger eating contest". AsiaOne. June 19, 2009.