If These Businesses Opened In Lubbock, We’d Be There Tomorrow

We've got some seriously fantastic locally owned businesses in Lubbock, but let's be honest, we've all had a moment where we thought to ourselves, "I bet someone would make a fortune if they opened a [insert badass idea you only have when your wallet is FAR too empty to start a business]!" 

Some of the ideas you come up with are, of course, completely ridiculous. Others, surprisingly practical (at least to you), but who knows? A few of these ideas could accidentally become million-dollar enterprises if the right person were to read this article...

Let's get into it.

If These Businesses Opened In Lubbock, We'd Be There Tomorrow

a sign hanging from a glass window that says come in we are open

1. A Tortilla ATM

A tortilla sitting on top of a white table

Picture this: fresh, warm tortillas, available 24/7. No questions asked when purchasing 3 dozen at 2 am. The machine has your back (and keeps your secrets.)

2. The Missing Link

black and gold tube type vape

This store would only stock random things you forget at the supermarket over and over again. Batteries. Light bulbs. Bottles of ranch dressing. Birthday candles. The stuff you can't ever seem to remember to toss in the basket.

3. Big Haboob's Car Detail Center

N. Clark

Every wish comes with a hug of sympathy for the trauma you survived driving through a dirt storm with almost zero visibility...in a school zone. Their slogan could be something catchy like, "I bet we'll see you again tomorrow!"

4. The Tumbleweed Trading Post

a small tree in the middle of a desert

Nothing but large, decorative tumbleweeds.

Tumbleweed Christmas trees. Tumbleweed chandeliers. You get it.

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5. Grandma's Freezer

person holding brown wooden rolling pin

A restaurant run by grannies with a massive selection of homemade soups, casseroles, and enchiladas, all sold in old Cool Whip containers.

6. Day or Night Fence Repair

brown wooden fence with white flowers

A place 24/7 for emergency fence repairs after major wind events.

7. The Salsa Library

four white plastic cups on brown wooden table

Imagine sampling hundreds or even thousands of different kinds of salsa before buying. They'd have everything from medium to hot to "Your Uncle Bill made this one in his garage."

8. Chicken Strippers

a plate of fried food next to a cup of sauce

Half strip club, half chicken strip joint.

You can't say that wouldn't go HARD around here...

Would any of these places actually survive?

Probably not. But, pretty much all of us would stop by at LEAST once or twice.

Honestly, there is no question.

We would.

All of us.

Tell me, dear reader, what fake business do you think would be an instant hit in the 806? Reach me at Chrissy.Covington@townsquaremedia.com, then keep scrolling for more silly fun in the galleries below...