Big Bob's Burgers owner Robert 'Bob' Riddle took to Facebook Sunday morning with a cry of "we need you."
In the Facebook post posted around 7:30 a.m. on his personal page, Riddle shared the financial hurt that has come from the closing the Big Bob’s Burgers’ 1604 location earlier this year. Riddle talks about paying off suppliers and making sure to close down right. However, the process has left the business hurting. And now, to make sure their location on Hildebrand doesn't close too, Riddle is asking for your help.
Riddle didn’t ask for donations. Alongside a photograph of one of their tasty burgers, Riddle simply asked that you stop by and enjoy a burger with him.
By Monday afternoon, Riddle's post had amassed almost 7,000 shares and over 900 comments. Many people shared their support for the burger joint making plans to head out in the coming days.
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Here is the full text from Riddle's post:
I need your help. We shut down Big Bobs Burgers 1604 and it hurt us financially. We paid off all of our suppliers and did it as right as we could. December is traditionally a slow time for Big Bobs Burgers Hildebrand but I need you to come eat burgers with me. It isn't easy to ask for help, but I need it. This has been a tough year for me (I am not whining) and I would rather be offering help than asking for it. Please come eat with us. Please share it on your page and we will get through this but we need you. Merry Christmas.
