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July 11, 2025, 6:00 pm UTC

Wade BBQ 84-2391631 | Government Grant Application

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Wade BBQ is seeking government grants to support various aspects of its business expansion, including leasing kitchen space, covering operating costs, hiring new employees, and acquiring a 10' box truck for onsite catering and vending. The proposed location boasts excellent foot traffic, situated near a brewery and a bar that do not serve food, along with a live music venue across the street. This strategic positioning offers significant sales opportunities, potentially drawing customers six days a week.

The application's rationale for funding approval highlights Wade BBQ's unique history in Massachusetts and its impressive following. Transitioning to a brick-and-mortar establishment for year-round takeout and catering is seen as a logical next step, emphasizing the business's commitment to exceptional food and customer service, which consistently outshines competitors.

Wade BBQ recognizes that quality BBQ is scarce in Massachusetts, with its main competitors located two miles away offering lower-quality options. The business aims to fill this gap in the market, presenting itself as a welcomed addition to Boston’s culinary scene. The application emphasizes Wade BBQ's potential for long-term success, showcasing its identity as a Navy veteran and Black-owned business that deserves support and recognition in the community.

  • General Information

    Business Registration Number: 84-2391631

    Location: Boston, MA, United States

    Length of Operation: 1-5

    Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees

    Annual Gross Income: Less than $100k

    Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k

    Open to Loans: YES

  • Funding Usage

    Lease for kitchen space, operating cost, new employees, a 10' Box Truck for onsite catering and vending opportunities.

  • Business Plan

    The space I'm currently interested in offers a very healthy foot traffic opportunities for takeout sales. Being located close to a brewery and a bar which neither offers food, and a live music venue across the street, WADE BBQ would be the go for to 6 days a week. My potential location offers hundreds of potential sales right at it's front doorstep. My company WADE BBQ is unique in it's history in Massachusettes. Having tremendous exposure and large following, WADE BBQs most logical step is a expanding to a brick and mortar year-round takeout and catering business. Great food, service and attentiveness to our customers CONSTANTLY puts me ahead of my competitors. WADE BBQ has boundless potential.

  • Self Identified Competition

    Good BBQ is rare is Massachusetts. The top 3 competitors, Redbones, Blue Ribbon, and the Smoke Shack are located about 2 miles away. The offer a similar menu just horribly lower quality. WADE BBQ would be welcomed like distance loved ones in any community in Boston, Ma Good BBQ is rare in the northeast. Even more so in Boston. WADE BBQ is Boston's next best BBQ destination and has the potential for long running success. Great Boston born BBQ needs a chance to thrive. WADE BBQ, Navy Veteran, Black owned business deserves a chance to thrive.

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