The Family
J.D.’s Bar-B-Que is much more than a restaurant and catering service, it is a family. Although we have two beautiful daughters, we have a much larger extended family at the restaurant. We’ve seen so many of our employees and customers grow up. Most of our employees started in high school and have continued past graduation and into college. We hate to see them go, but love to see them grow!
One last bit on the J.D.’s family. We really run our business like a family. We might argue or disagree from time to time, but we love deeply. We believe the world gives you what you give it. We believe in Karma and the Golden Rule. We involve our staff in community service projects and fundraising events. We know that community is an extension of the family we hold so dear and it is everyone’s responsibility to take care of it.
We don’t just consider our staff family. Our wonderful customers are family too. Some days we see the same faces more than once in a day (you know who you are). And lots of times we see you more than once a week. We love that loyalty. And know that you’re not just customers, but you’re part of the J.D.’s family.
Back before there was a J.D.’s Bar-B-Que, there was a boy with a dream. No, seriously, there really was. In rural North Carolina, growing up with county fairs, pig pickings, and plenty of parties, a spark was ignited. What better way to share that love of friends, family, and food, than by opening a ’que stand.
In 1999, when the opportunity came knocking, J.D. answered and started doing what he does best: Feeding people and shooting the breeze.
Flipping through the paper, he found a little bar-b-que stand for sale, and bought it. He quit his construction job on Friday and started selling bar-b-que on Monday. So much for giving his boss a two-week notice, but you’re not going to complain about that are you? The name is in honor of his brother Jeff, and his father David, both passed away when he was a little boy. It just stands to reason that people started calling him J.D., and it stuck. Feel free to call him whatever you see fit. And by the way, I call him Honey.
It’s very rewarding to see our younger customers grow through the years and we know that one day, those kids will have kids of their own and a new generation will be eating with us. That is what makes this better than any other job to us. A wise person once said, “If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life”, and they’re right… we haven’t worked since 1999. People see us putting our heart into everything at J.D.’s Bar-B-Que and we get that back in turn from our loyal customers. So yes, our family is huge and continues to grow every day.
We teach not only our children, but also our staff the importance of giving back. We want our community to be better because of this little hole-in-the-wall called J.D.’s Bar-B-Que. We take pride in our community service whether it is a donation of time, money or food, and are always there to lend a helping hand. We found out early on that the pleasure of rolling up your sleeves and helping a family, a group, or an organization is truly what makes our souls feel great. The best anyone can ever do is their personal best. We try to do that every day.
Thanks for listening to our ramblings. We hope you’ve enjoyed what you read, and maybe gained a little insight into J.D.’s. Please feel free to contact us with any comments or questions, or to just say “Hey”. We love to hear what our customers have to say.
~ The Allens
J.D., Emily, Sarah and Abby
The Pitmaster
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Acworth
770-974-8434
Woodstock
678-445-7730
Est. 1999
J.D.'s Bar-B-Que Acworth, Georgia 770-974-8434 Woodstock, Georgia 678-445-7730
Copyright © 1999 ~ 2013 J.D.'s Bar-B-Que All Rights Reserved
Folks around here call him J.D., his mama calls him Chip, the I.R.S. knows him as David, and I his wife, call him... well never mind.
