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In Texas, fans of BBQ food often queue for up to three hours to get their fix at the best stands - and an entrepreneurial teenager has made almost $20,000 cashing in on queuing for busy adults. Desmond Roldan, 15, set up his business aged 13, when he decided to queue for a fee at the legendary food stall Franklin's, where customers wait for six hours on average. "If you do decide to get in the 5-6 hour line at Franklin's, I am also offering consulting by phone (tips and tricks) in exchange for a small donation to Austin Dog Rescue," he writes on his website. Desmond used the money he raised to buy his first car, and is now saving for college. The Independent spoke to Roldan about his business for queuing. How did you come up with the idea for BBQ Fast Pass? In seventh grade I was talking with my family about getting a job for the summer and I was too young to get a job. My uncle was talking about how there's a long line at Franklin's and that he would pay someone to wait in line and I took the idea and made it into a business. Have you ever been so hungry that you’ve eaten a customer’s order? I keep it strictly professional, so no. What is the most you have been paid to queue for someone? Once a hedge fund guy paid my highest rate because it was a holiday weekend and then he gave me over $200. Anything else you’d like readers to know? I work two other jobs, I'm getting good grades and I also donate some of the money I make to help rescue dogs. |