Epic FAIL!? Why Gas Monkey Sturgis Grand Opening Did NOT GO WELL...

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

My wife and I stopped in and couldnt even get the help to acknowledge us let alone help us. Even though they walked right past us several times and made eye contact each time. There were several people in there but it wasnt packed. They could have at least said hi im sorry, ill be with you in a minute. Nothing, not even acknowlgment

[@Robert_Levi_Miller]

He admitted he was understaffed. It was okay to open with drinks only. The food part was overwhelmed.

[@wbranco9001]

A buddy of mine went there during the rally was told 2 hrs for food and all they had on the menu was a burger, chicken fingers, and what looked liked frozen boxed pizza and were told if they didn’t like go somewhere else he also said Richard was an ass

[@ronwhite1642]

I would never buy a car from him either 😅

[@davidhammer9283]

THERE FOOD WAS COLD LIKE THERE BEER WAS...TOOK OVER 1HRS 20 MINS TO GET FOOD TASTED LIKE CRAP.....WILL NEVER STOP THERE AGAIN ....

[@RV_Chef_Life]

Dallas Gas Monkey was Michelin star prices at bar food quality. I ate there a few years after it was opened and was SHOCKED at the prices. Food was sub par for the prices to say the least. He meeds to learn how to hire quality kitchen staff. As a retired chef, Dallas gas monkey was a joke!

[@williamstamper442]

I expected this comment. Not surprised.

[@DaroriDerEinzige]

Such "Brand Stores/Restaurants" are often not that great in regards of food. It's like the Hard Rock Café's - while that's unfair, normally those taste good and "only" are expensive.

[@FatLu-zu2fb]

Chefs Retire?

[@RV_Chef_Life]

@@FatLu-zu2fb absolutely if you are good!

[@stevenanderson6244]

Your so full of crap!

[@scottmichaels12]

I have a feeling it will be like so many other bars and restaurants in America. It will start out pretty good, then they'll start cutting corners on food and drink quality as well as cutting staff, and eventually it will be just another subpar bar and grille.

[@jr3254]

Was anyone suprised ? not me ,all it is ,is just another sysco food fast food place with a name on the building ,just like the one he had in dallas

No one outside of the restaurant industry has a clue who or what sysco is JS.

[@surf6009]

I know all about seeing the sysco trucks . New owner and still the sysco truck means same food.

[@ferg1680]

You’d be surprised, how many people know about frozen Sysco food

[@surf6009]

@@ferg1680 in Minnesota we see the truck everywhere. It's up to the place you go to, to make it different tasting.

[@tezzrterry7485]

It can't be that hard to contract a professional kitchen manager and cook. The food is only there to support the drinkers at the bar really. Richard is a hustler.

[@DaroriDerEinzige]

It can. Its like cooking a burger you know "1000 people will like." - I know, we all like own burgers. But cooking so that everybody will like it *and* repeat that under time pressure and being constantly good is hard. That's the reason, the good kitchen managers & cooks are rare, because they already have good jobs ;D

[@Rambletambleforever]

It’s hard to find good workers period,in any field

[@paulmiddo8552]

Richard should hire Sue from ASM as the GM. That will turn heads😀👍

[@scotthune3050]

I went there 8/2/24 at 1:30 PM it was packed but so was all the bars. Had no problem with staff or the service it was just good to get out of the heat for a few minutes. Burger was good for bar food 13$ is cheap in Sturgis. I'll be back!! Oh and Rick was there taking pictures with anyone that ask.

[@billb412]

COULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED TO A MORE DESERVEING PERSON, NOTHING BUT A LOUD MOUTH NARCISTIC CAR SALESMAN. SURE GLAD THEY SHUT HIS SHOW DOWN.

[@stevebergeron9240]

It'll probably make you feel bad but the place was packed every day😂

[@stevebergeron9240]

And it's not shut down😂

[@stephenannese8228]

You're not exactly at an "Outback Restaurant"... What the fkk did you all expect,....Just go there for the beer, merch, atmosphere = next year...!!?

[@charlesyates6687]

What you are not thinking about is the big picture $1million in and $7 million made .

[@goforthegoldful]

I think they should study the returns on Restaurants. 6 percent and this economy is pretty rough for the expectations they have. Customer service and freshness is a key. Keep on trying.👍 Richard is Cool.

[@markdorsey8457]

It had all the bells/whistles,but faild on what u actually go for-food/drink

[@stephenannese8228]

He should've just hired one of those giant food vans as backup, outside.

[@brandondeprato]

There was. This channel just loves to grab one little thing and make up lies from it

[@stephenannese8228]

@@brandondeprato ...I saw the Funnel Cake/Corn-Dog ..."Cart"....🤢...!?

[@krogersucks45]

This is what happens when you try to run a bar/ restaurant at the last minute on the cheap. Rawlins is nothing more than a smooth talking used car salesman.

[@stevebergeron9240]

It was packed everyday people loved the place

[@stevebergeron9240]

@@krogersucks45 makes millions of dollars has blast you sound jealous of him 😂

[@truenaturestormers2525]

I think the place is cool, hope they make it.

[@mrcusa]

in short, the quality of food/service is equivalent to the quality of the cars he 'restored"....i'm sure the t-shirts are cool though!

[@justatitle]

I think independent food services ie vendors is a great idea. They’d lease a spot on your property, and all you do is serve alcohol, and pretzels. Keep it simple. Some Food Trucks have exceptional food. While the customer waits for food, they’ll order drinks and perhaps appetizers, quality quality affordable appetizers. Appetizers that are not in a can, or a bag. “Come on America” We can do better! We must do better. Richard Grow your food in greenhouses. Sell this to your vendors. Come on let’s get with it.

[@beowulf3303]

His name fits!! I won’t support anything he does!!

[@stevebergeron9240]

@@beowulf3303 that'll make him cry

[@stevenanderson6244]

He should open some up in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Chicago, Atlanta, Portland, Washington D.C., Yuma, CA., even the town where he lives at.

[@TidePrideMan]

Paying 1 million dollars for a pizza place was strange. He has a partner that went in half with him, Mike, the bald creepy looking guy from Tennessee. Sturgis is dead for 51 weeks a year, only about 2500 people live there full time. The Bubba Gump Shrimp theme restaurants have been around for nearly 20 years. I doubt that it will last for over 2-3 years, the profit margins on restaurantsbis very low. Red Lobster and many other national chain restaurants are closing everyday. The past three generations just don't eat out as much as the previous generations.

[@Skooty68]

There's over 7000 residents in Sturgis...check facts

[@F14Hellcat]

Richard’s a dork he wants to be cool so bad just be yourself

[@LovesTheBeach1010]

I like Richard Rawlings I think he’s cool👍

[@Violet-w5n]

I enjoyed watching him on tv, I also enjoy his you tube videos, I have never met him personally I’m just here to learn more about him.

[@LANTHENS]

Richard has the big head . It's all about him . Not a fan .

[@peterkingsley2863]

Exactly and the beers all the time,had a few failures has Richard hmmmm time will tell ,customers are first priorities Rawlings 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@pjs9346]

New restaurant always over staff.

[@stephenswinton8143]

can you open one here in smithfeild NC. we got a lot of bikers here!!!!

[@twowheelsdown5202]

I had a great time there good food and drinks staff was super friendly food only took about 20 minutes talked to Richard and few monkeys super friendly Great guys

[@rickdaystar477]

NO SURPRISE! Everything about Richard is all sizzle and no steak in everything he does. He's a BS artist and little more .👎

[@bigdaddycrash]

Everything is expensive, during Sturgis! Unless you know the sleepy local spots, which are better, anyways.

[@onelogue]

Restaurants founded by a chef are the best. Restaurants founded just to make money based off a theme, are almost guaranteed to fail. I worked for 7 different restaurants, the food is the staples. You can call the place "shit salad" and people will love it if the food is good. Gas Monkey built it just for a cash grab. Food comes from passion of a chef.

[@skismosis]

just because a restaurant is owned by a personality does not constitute a great place to eat and enjoy cold beer.

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

His fast & loud mouth can't keep burning customers for ever!

[@BillyTurner-vb3hf]

The place was packed

[@stephenannese8228]

Richard didn't have enough staff,....food took more than thirty minutes to get your order...(Sturgis) .

[@kevintagliatela3162]

He was supposed to open a gas monkey returant at foxwoods casino. Construction was ever started. It never opened!

[@BillyTurner-vb3hf]

So

[@riderone1821]

Outside $10 for a corn dog - F’ck that

[@stevenanderson6244]

I know a scam when I see one.

[@Harley.Davidson]

😂 even the Sturgis clown show hates little Richard the hack!

[@redcrowsadventureschannel]

All those people that are complaining were probably vegans everybody has something took a pain about if you guys don't remember this place is brand new so there's going to be a lot of stuff that wasn't cooked right you should have told the owner you big dummies

[@Goodshaft]

I hear from the grape vine that Richard is cheap in wages for employees , if you do that , you will never get off the ground................................PERIOD....................just like his so called car show ! What a waste !!!

[@rickuyeda4818]

Richard Rawlings comes off as a jerk!

[@tomnoxious8596]

Haters going hate I was there three times all three times was a different level of busy but Richard was great every time and food was spot on all three times and even the vendors outside was on point don’t let the crybaby Karens spoil your fun it’s Sturgis every place has the same wait for food and talk to the people that work there don’t stand there with your finger up ur ass and don’t expect your food to be at your table when you get to your seat and 90% of the workers don’t even live there they come up every year to make a quick buck and go home!!

[@BigPoppieSeed]

Nice mullet

[@emschalkeduptreasures7134]

Rawlings needs to stay out of the food industry 😂😂 Stick with cars buddy!! 😅

[@BillyTurner-vb3hf]

Good thing you're not his boss

[@user-gd1rq9br6j]

❤ RIPPLES

[@mikecollett8782]

I lost all interest in this show when Aaron left.

[@BillyTurner-vb3hf]

And how long did Aaron's show last

[@sonnyjones1353]

Something funny Harley went woke theirs the problem

[@djchristensen1]

What is woke?

[@sonnyjones1353]

@@djchristensen1 if got to ask I'm pretty sure it's you

[@DavidB-tq4go]

Learn how to spell cupcake.

[@getsomepack]

A sphincter says what???

[@sonnyjones1353]

@@getsomepack if your speaking in reform of me a sphincter says what your ass might right a check you don't want to cash

[@liberty4617]

Want good burgers go to no name mom and pop small town caffe

[@pamdunn8454]

if Richard is such a people person - why is it impossible to contact him , we have antiques , gas and oil stuff and cars and trucks , but can't get in touch with the man

[@rickdaystar477]

Don't bother he can't stand people unless he can make a buck off the sucker.

[@michaeldelk4189]

@pamdunn8454 do any of you watch the gmg videos from Dallas, you don't get his personal number, if you have something send a email to info@gasmonkeygarage attention: Richard tell him there, might want wait a week or so till he gets back to dallas

[@pamdunn8454]

@@rickdaystar477 unless he's holding a weapon it's not robbery , that's how America was made

[@JamesJones-po3mg]

his entire demeanor is a no for me. I stopped watching the show and think he would kill off a cactus with his antics. the only reason the show is still on is because of the sponsors money. bye richard.

[@jimda4910]

Yeah remember that time he went to a really sophisticated event and embarrassed himself as a drunken Lowlife?.

[@IamN...]

BIKERS FOR TRUMP - KEEP AMERICA FREE

[@tedpetsinis5183]

CASH BUSINESS. BE CAREFUL

[@jamesalmeida4979]

Dam i wanted to try this place but after hearing all this im good i think i will save my self the trip 😌

[@ernestperkins4394]

A rotton used car salesman comes to mind! Are people deaf dumb and blind?😂😂😂

[@brianstumo8581]

he wants win big prophets overnight he needs to humble himself and rime and real effet will payoff in time not next time organize your game small portions is taking advantage of the rally and customers Period!

[@Skooty68]

Isn't that Allah geezer supposed to be a Prophet?? or do you mean PROFIT??

[@KSwapTheWorld69]

Doood, I can't stand Richard Rollins!!! Edit: You Have To PAY Before You Eat! That makes me not like him that much more! 🤣 WTF is that? 🤣

[@jamesalmeida4979]

That goes to show how greedy he is ya that's bs pay before you eat wtf 😒

[@KSwapTheWorld69]

@@jamesalmeida4979 at first I was like "Alright... I guess I'll see what he's doing..." But that outright disrespectful! 🤬

[@markplaton84]

Total loser

[@BillyTurner-vb3hf]

I have to pay for gas before I get it can you cry a little harder

[@KSwapTheWorld69]

@@BillyTurner-vb3hf really... You like to pay before you eat at a sit down restaurant? Hell To The No My Guy, You cannot make it Make since...

[@Vickyvee97]

OMG Richard is such a has been!

[@NonotEver1]

I wouldn't smile if my teeth looked like his either.

[@kylermurray604]

First

[@Skooty68]

Her who moaned about paying $50 ...the burger and chicken burger are normal price in Sturgis...$13 each...$26 ..leaving $24 for 2 drinks ....depends what they had for drinks...beers are only $6 so they might have had 4 and not 2 drinks...The wings on his menu are expensive,normally a few bucks less elsewhere.

[@glennhand2593]

Listen folks it’s hard to find people that wanna work these days and that’s just the way it is right now after the pandemic

[@mikethomas5797]

I know- seems funny to me, you'd think every one is so behind on bills & plans, that they'd be hungry for work=money????? I don't get it! Even offering good pay=LAZY!

[@markplaton84]

Yeah usual BS from the haters of Gas monkey you must be a democrate 50 bucks for a beer and a burger nice try funny how they can't get enough of what he has then complain and i'll bet anything not one of these complainers were even there