This is an awesome idea, Ryan. It's a great way for businesses to make sure customers are getting exactly what they want.

#1 suggestion is marketing via coupons (ANY TYPE) get people in if they like the product they will return. Not sure if any advertising is being done. I for one not even aware it is there. The best marketing campaign is offering coupons/discounts via email! Is there an email signup available form a web site?

Sorry to hear that business is slow, because the food really is very good here. Maybe it's the location which doesn't offer much street exposure. Lot's of competition along Halsted as well makes it tough. I agree that marketing might help...I recently saw they had a Living Social coupon, so thats a step in the right direction. How about a punch card to boost repeat business...something like get a free entree after 5 punches.

I agree, it needs to be marketed better. I live practically around the corner from the place but when it comes time to pick up food from out, as opposed to actually dining out, Just Turkey never really enters my mind as an option.

Location location location... I don't buy food at gas stations. My guess is that I'm not alone.

I agree with SouthSide. I stop into the location in Country Club Hills at least twice a month and the food is OUTSTANDING!! I am big on spending where I live, however I never think about the location on Ridge because it is overshadowed by the Big Gas Station. I often notice the location just as I've passed by on my way to the expressway. The location needs more curb presence or strip mall location. I will make effort to stop today to patronize. I agree with Bob Levy as well; coupon mailers, Groupon, LivingSocial etc. will get feet in the door- However, the business better staffed and stocked for the onslaught of customers it will drive.

I love the place and visit once every other week. Would go more if I could becuase the turkey tacos are so great. Something different that I can't get elsewhere. Family also enjoys the turkey burgers and turkey polish. If you're looking for a deal, check out DealsMagazine.com. There's a 25 % off right now (pay $15 for $20 worth of food) -- I really recommend you give them a try!

It's not a gas station. (?) Although if it was they could add a sign that says “Eat here and get gas” Sorry, bad joke.

I agree with South Side the location is terrible and the inside is not comfortable to east in.
The owner should buy or rent the old Arbys store down the street or the abandoned restaurant east of them.
Chuck

Until this article, I honestly had no idea "Just Turkey" existed. I have 3 suggestions in boosting business and getting your name out in the neighborhood. One would be to organize a grand opening day or week and offer free or minimum priced trial sized food with an order, different trial for different day etc. People love a good offer and chance to try new or different items. If you were to do a grand opening type event I would make sure that it's included in the Homewood News Letter and of course the Patch! Second, support a local sports team or club/organization within the neighborhood. Theres many music, art, theater etc. organizations within Homewood. Third suggestion is to put your store logo on a flag and hang from a pole in front of the store front, providing that would be within Homewood's guidelines; an American Flag above your logo would be very patriotic.

Now that I know your there, will stop in some time and check it out, really haven't had turkey other than traditional style. Good Luck!

I found some coupons on their website if anyone is going to head over this weekend to support them. I plan to. http://www.originaljustturkey.com/webcoupons.html

The turkey burger and the tips are both quite good but admittedly i haven't been there in awhile and like others it just doesn't come to mind when I'm thinking of a place for carryout. Now that I think about it though, it might be because I usually am getting food for my daughter as well and there isn't anything on their menu she will eat unfortunately. They do have turkey corn dogs but she doesn't eat them. Of course that's not the restaurants fault, but maybe if they had a breaded strip or nuggets I could get her to try them. I also like the earlier idea about setting up at the town festivals. It would be a great new option at the fests and allow new people to try the food.

Also just found them on FB www.facebook.com/JustTurkey and they have daily specials and a great sunday football special I might have to try, it's more than 50% off the tacos!:

Sunday Football Specials. This Sunday Enjoy $1 Tacos Or Save $15 On A Sm Pan Of Our Famous Turkey Tips While Watching The Bears Win! Go Bears.

Add a Gargantuan Sized Baked Sweet Potato to your menu, and I'll be there every week. As a matter fact, I'm heading there now for a Turkey Leg.

ate there the other day. Good food, priced-right, needs a better location.

Thanks for the article. I'm going to Just Turkey foe Lunch today and getting a sample of everything because It's All Great Stuff. People need to tell their friends about this awesome place. If you have never had it, go check it out. if you aren't sure what you might like, ask for a taste. You will be pleasantly surprised.

Delivery might really help get those turkeys to the bellies that need them!

Perhaps a discount on fuel for the car while you wait for the human fuel. Hey, now that's a thought. Order your meal while you get gas from the touch screen at the gas station while you are getting your gas and get a discount on the gas when you place your order. hmmm, and mmmmm.

I eat there once, and the food was great. I asked for nutritional info and they said that it would be coming soon. I checked their website several times in the following months, but I did not find the info and so this place dropped off my radar. The food is great as are the people, but I want to know calories and grams of fat etc. too.

Go down on prices create a real dollar menue... Watch how business pick up I would eat it everyday if the prices was right..... But we are living in a world where we can't afford healthy food all the time. It's not really your location its the PRICES. If you trying to make people healthy don't make them go broke trying to people will walk right into McDonald's, Wendys, or hearolds chicken. And order a big bag of grease and be satisfied.

To Kareesa- I understand that everyone wants a deal, but dollar menus can only really be sustained by practices that are very unhealthy for our planet.

My family eats there a few times a month! We love it and have never had a bad experience there. I do think it's overshadowed by the location and love the idea of the old Arby's space!! Putting more coupon "mailers" out so that people can get deals right in their mailbox might make a difference. Just making sure to let your customers know that you are there from all angles. Coupons would definitely cause us to come in more as it does get pricey for our family of 5...but otherwise, we love the place, the food, the staff and the owners!!

I've not been but a friend said it was delish. Also, all these positive comments make me want to try it. Coupons via mailers or online are always a great strategy for both new people to try the place and for repeat customers to feel valued. Great suggestion on Arby's space! Great idea for this column Patch!

You have fantastic chili, Brian, it has the perfect “heat”, how about adding chili-fries to the menu, put a little grated cheddar on top along with a few sliced jalapenos’ and a dollop of sour cream, it will be an award winner.

Brian, Next time your in get a chili on the house!!! Thanks my friend!