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September 1989
Realizing Columbia's
need for hot wings and cold beer, Cheri and John opened CJ's.
In the beginning business was slow, that allowed Cheri and
John the time to visit and get to know their new customers. Without financial
help from any local institutions, funds ran very low. CJ's had to rely
on word of mouth advertising, and the hope that people would return.
At first they thought their clientele would be mostly college
students. As it turns out the dining room is filled with the perfect mix
of families: young and old, dates, friends, downtown business people and
students. "They all have the same thing in common, the ultimate wing fix,"
said John.
September 1997
CJ's now sells approximately ¾ to 1 ton of chicken wings per week. The wings are always fresh and never frozen. Because of the fresh wings and limited refrigerated space, they sometimes run short. It is sometimes hard to explain to people, but they seem to make a return trip. Plan to go early or call for a wing count.
November 2000
Natalie begins
to bottle sauce to sell to the restaurant. She starts her own business
called NTerprises.
The first two flavors are hot and burn your face off (byfo)
TM. The sauce is available at CJ's and soon will be available in more
areas.
Folks are also requesting that the medium sauce to be bottled.
February 2001
"CJ's has exceeded all expectations and goals-daily sales goals are still being broken," said John. This fall will be their 12th year in business. That's a lot of wings!!!
August 2001
NTerprises launches the CJ's website at
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