A Kilt Marketing Idea

**Riverkilt** · 19th July 07, 07:34 AM

So I'm reading a dining out column in a magazine and they mention a, new to me, place called The Celtic Curtain Grill and Pub in Phoenix, Arizona. The place serves fish and chips and other Celtic fare.

So right away I think, next time in Phoenix I gotta go there kilted for fish and chips. Its always fun to go to Celtic themed businesses kilted.

Then a thought hits me. Other than The Tilted Kilt, I don't ever recall visiting a Celtic themed business where staff and owner were kilted.

One would think having the owners and staff of a Celtic themed business wearing kilts would enhance their Celtic identity and increase business.

So, what if each of us in our own little corner of the Earth sallied forth kilted to the Celtic themed businesses near us and while there suggested to the owner/manager/staff that they order up some kilts to wear on the job and suggest some kiltmakers who could supply the kilts?

Ron

**davedove** · 19th July 07, 07:50 AM

Although it's not really celtic themed, the Mad Dog Pub on the Riverwalk in San Antonio does have kilted staff.

**ugm84** · 19th July 07, 07:53 AM

Good gooogly moogly...why don't I live in San Antonio??

**Riverkilt** · 19th July 07, 08:03 AM

Good example. What do you suppose the revenues would be at the Mad Dog if the staff weren't kilted? Bet kilts make a positive difference in cash flow.

Ron

**kiltedsawyer** · 19th July 07, 08:08 AM

Yes but if those three drop those kilts the profits will skyrocket!

**kallen** · 19th July 07, 08:46 AM

Wonder how many times they get asked "the question"???

**Peter C.** · 19th July 07, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by davedove

Although it's not really celtic themed, the Mad Dog Pub on the Riverwalk in San Antonio does have kilted staff.

Next time you go to the pub could you point out to them that they have the British flag upside down. When flown on a flag pole the broad white band should be upwards nearest the flag pole. When hung as in the picture the broad white band should be to the right at the top.

I can understand how people don't notice the flag

Peter

**RockyR** · 19th July 07, 08:56 AM

We have a couple celtic themed pubs out here... we made kilts for 1 pub's entire staff (Braveheart's pub in Hellertown PA) and will HOPEFULLY be making more kilts for Molly MacGuires pub (1 block from our shop) when they open in a couple months. I honestly think it's a GREAT idea and a great way to "set yourself apart" from other pubs. The main barrier to entry for most pubs is the cost of kilts and the turnover in staff.

**jdbenson** · 19th July 07, 08:57 AM

In downtown Cincinnati we have a Celtic themed restaurant called Nicholson's. The manager/owner regularly wears a Kilt, as do most of the wait staff. In fact if a customer shows up kilted, they usually get a free drink from the bar.

**canawler** · 19th July 07, 09:23 AM

Four Sons Brewpub in Titusville, PA had a fully kilted staff when I visited a few years ago. Great food and great beer but I understand they closed up the end of last year hopefully to re-open with new owners.