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Congradulations, that was a wonderful Idea to name your business FAT HO :) I wish you much success and if you ever want to come to Memphis Tennessee let me know. Karen

TOTALLY IGNORANT AND SAD!!!

i'm from Houston.When I heard you being interviewed by the Tom Joyner show,I cracked up with laughter.I love a good joke.I also,love good food.I'm also proud of you to be so brave to open a business.I've been reading some of the blogs,if you didn't have any sense you wouldn't have saved your income,and you could have bought materialistic things,but you chosed to better your life by becoming a businesswoman.The only thing I hate is I wasn't there to help you name more HO's on the menu!!!!!By the way J. Anthony Brown suggested anyone who don't like the name call a burger the ANGRY HO BURGER!!!!I have already told your story to many of my friends and family.I also,have a lot of family members inthe Dallas-East Texas area and I will be visiting you.I'm a great cook myself and take a lot of pride in what I do.Suggestion--JUST DON"T SKIMP ON THE FOOD!!!!PEOPLE ARE DRVING TOO FAR AND THEY DON"T WANT A DOLLAR MENU AT MCDONALD'S and you will be as sucessful as any fast food chain.Be Strong,Keep the Faith,And God Bless You!!!!

Well like Hooters, it speaks of a woman body parts. Most enjoy that establishment. You have signs that display porn store"XXX RATED". You have organizations that display and call them selves" White Power" "Black Power" .... society excepts that, I think you no where I'm going. Now here you have a entrepreneur who just so happen to come across what society feels is a uncommon name for a business called "Fat Ho Burger" now someone is offended at wants to make stink about the name. Such a sensitive society we live in but its ok! For a Fat man to sit in a Big chair in December with your children in his lap and chant! "HO, HO, HO!!!!

I think fat hoes need to go to fat hoes burger.To all you fat hoes out there you need fat hoe burgers.

We arecame to Waco to watch my nephew play football n we sure r gonna have some fat hoes tmrw

What's the address? because I live two hours away and I really do want to visit the restaurant and get me a supa fly ho with cheese.

great idea!! we should open one in greenville, sc

I will have two Fat Ho's to go!

what the address tryna come get some supa dupa fly hoe w/ cheese

I live in Dallas,TX now but I'm from waco born and raised, I love the name and it to me is not any worser than hooters are dicks resorts . I know I will be driving down to get me a fat ho!

GO FOR IT !!! AND NAME A BURGER AFTER ME !! CRAZY HO.... (anything goes) !!!

THE CITY GAVE HER A PERMIT, SO LET'S BLESS HER WITH A QUALITY PRODUCT. WITH THAT BEING SAID I'M IN SUPPORT OF THE BUSINESS. SEMPER-FI

I live in Denver and I am coming to Waco when I am on business in Dallas in a few weeks just to try one. Then I will be able to tell everyone I have eaten a Fat Ho

I am a 46 year old man. I just got off work. Got on the Internet, saw this and it made me feel better. I laughed AND wanted one. If people want to choose to be offended I will grant them that option. The church people have placed them selves in a position that they have no other option. IF Lakita Evans pure motives were to open up right by the Gospel Cafe to cause a problem. That is not good. I do not think that is where her heart is at. Bet she loves the attention!! I Have the gift of the Holy Spirit and fail more than I like to put on this note. I have no problem with this. We need one In Fort Wayne IN. I want to take the Jet and Get a FAT HO Berger and a SIDE of Hooters Hot Wings Jackson Lynch

I think it's funny. The names of the burgers especially made me laugh And I agree that it's interesting that "ho" is more offensive to people than "fat".

Ok, enough about the name, what about the food???….I stopped by there yesterday and picked up two burgers to go and it was BAD, real bad! I should have checked my order before I left. One order my meat patty was so dry and burned I could not eat it, and the small amount of topping was ridiculous, the bun was not grilled just cold and they also got my order wrong, I ordered the other burger mustard cut the pickles, I got ONLY mustard with ONE pickle! Who cares what the name is, it’s the food that counts!!! Ill stick with Double R’s.

How exactly is naming a business Fat Ho Burgers degrading to women? You shouldn't care unless the shoe fits and you consider yourself that word. I think this is a ridiculous and stupid thing to be all in an uproar about. There are far more important issues in Waco to worry about. I can't wait to try one....

I think it's hilarious!!! Way to go and all the smack over the name just helps the business grow.. Congrats on your success!

First off I guess everyone in and around Waco would like it if Ms. Evans was a hefty call girl instead of a burger joint (did I write "Joint" Oh man guess people might think I mean a marijuana cigarette)owner? Then her would be restricted to the back alley where she belongs? Lets support her and her burger (oops did I do it again)and Mrs Evans if Waco dosent want ya WE DO!!!! we need someone down here with a good burger. p.s. GO Ron Paul

I live in DFW and im already planning my trip to the Fat Hoe! The food looked awesome and I am bringing the family. Who cares what the name is, it is catchy and the owner hit a gold mine with this one. CONGRATS!

Santa Clause used the word Ho in fact three times Ho Ho Ho and everybody want to see him every year!!! HA

My 2 daughters attend the school closest to this place. Yesterday my neigbors daughter was removed from class for talking about this burger place and getting the teachers attention when she mentioned the name at lunch then in the classroom.If not for the obvious reasons change the name for the sake of our children especially those in this area.

everybody fussing and what about Kitok's "Double meat lip locker" a crazy mind can make something out of that as well!!!

Sad fact: if the name wasn't controversial, the burgers could have been the best in Texas and it wouldn't have been reported (3 times no less). She would have had to wait for the word to spread through the community without the local newspaper.

Fat Ho is here to STAY!! Waco loves it! & Miss Littleton really needs to get over herself! "My clients range from Hollwood to small businesses..." yea, nobody cares! All your doing is giving her more business!! Go find something else to whine about! & times have certainly changed! This would be "degrading" to women if she it was 1950 still! Is Hooters not just as degrading, having women parade around with almost nothing on?? But it's not okay to call her restaurant what she pleases? Get over yourself. This place is here to stay, so PLEASE keep trying to convince her to change the name while the rest of Waco is on her side to keep it the same! You don't even live here anymore so why is it of any concern to you? Don't you have more important "Hollywood" clients to tend to?? Please. Stop being so uptight, we're not in the 50s anymore!

I think it is her "American Dream" and she is entitled to whatever name she desires and is lawful. Wish her great success! It all will come out in the end based on the burgers and service atmosphere.

Idc what the place is called. I love small resturants, they always have the best burgers because that is what they do. Its not a large chain that's worried about pushing out. 50 big macs in an hour. They take pride in their food. I will be visiting Fat Ho Burgers and I will eat a Ho. Don't judge based on the very clever marketing name, judge on the food...

Thanks to "the fat ho" I learned a new word today...."misogyny". Now if I could just lose about 50 pounds.

I think the name is awesome and is perfect as far as marketing and attention getting is concerned. People who have a problem with the name need to get over themselves. Nobody is calling anybody any names here and ho is not the correct spelling for what your claiming to be offensive. It's opening up so get over it and if you don't like it don't go! But let this woman be and wish her the best . At least she has the guts to do something like this .

Someone needs to contact Guy from Diners, Drive Ins and Dives on the Food Network. What a way to get a Waco resturant on the map...Cant you just picture Guy driving his classic car up in front of Fat Ho's. She would never run out of business. Personally I would like Waco to be known for something else besides the Branch Davidians and the basketball player that killed his team mate. Go Ms. Evan's! We support your endeaver!

My production company digitalcomedystudios.com will produce a commercial spot for free if she keeps the name! Love it...

I was born in south Waco and I don't think anyone from that neighborhood is offended. The main people complaining about the name don't even live here, so who cares what they think? Not to mention they wouldn't venture over there to eat, regardless of the name. I think Lakita is hitting her target demographic right on the mark (Wacoans with a sense of humor). I am a career woman, a wife, and a mother(and fat myself) and I am not offended in the least. I FULLY SUPPORT FAT HO BURGER. In fact, I am having dinner there tonight.

I will be eating there. Get a sense of humor people, they are free.

Waco Born... Please get over yourself. You say you are in marketing right? Well, the more you push the issue the more buzz you are going to create and that is a plus for her. So go ahead and tell everyone not to eat there, you will just build curiosity up in people and they will go there to see what all the fuss is about. The word "Ho" isn't offensive when Santa says "ho ho ho" hmmm well, the title of her restaurant isn't Fat Hoe Burgers.. it is Fat Ho Burgers, get your facts straight before you even TRY to start a debate, which you are not good at LOL It is in the context of a person and how it is spelled in order it to be offensive. So don't even go there about how it is degrading women! Oh you must be one of those women who think that FEMALE truck drivers is being degraded also right? Well, I am a VERY educated female truck driver and I am not and don't feel degraded at all. By the way, next time you open your mouth think about what you are saying. Remember this, the hamburgers are good, btw! Another thing, before you judge on something do research first. She explained in an article why she named it that way. One more thing... Next time you look at a female truck driver crazy, remember this, you wouldn't have groceries in the market, no stuff on the Walmart shelves if it wasn't for truck drivers in general! even if they are female!

This is the smartest and most revolutionary advertising I've seen in Waco in a long while! Lead the way, Ms. Evans!

There is plenty of REAL misogyny in the world to be upset about...trust me, this ain't it. Ultimately, the free market and the quality of her food will decide the fate of this restaurant. Ms. Shelley Littleton, it sounds like you don't even live in Waco anymore. What do you care? Good luck, Ms. Evans. I'll try to come over, but it is across town for me.

Oh right, like all of the self-righteous,uptight people who have a problem with the name of this restaurant would dare to venture away from their part of town to eat there. I bet she was not counting on your business anyway. She can count on me trying it...even if it's just to spite the naysayers. The more complaining you do, the more free publicity she gets.

Wow, posters who think misogyny is funny, rational, cute and just a good time! Someone get a clue! Misogyny is evil, hurtful and plain hateful. MISOGYNY IS HATE SPEECH. If this restaurant was called Fat Nword, or Fat Bword, it would not be allowed to open. Fat Ho is ok? Where is the city on this issue? Why won't the city take a stand??? City leaders, this is your job. Get your head out of the sand!!!

I'm from Austin and this is a good move. Unfortunately many Texas are quite prissy and will never understand things rationally. Good luck Ms Evans.

I think its a great name! it creates chatter, interest and scandle!! look at: Dicks hooters twin peaks theyre all doing Greattt!!!

I saw this article last night and i laughed. I think it a great name and the sheer curiosity alone will drive out of towners there. Locals will try it just the same and hopefully it will spread. To the one who mentioned parking....Ummm, Cupps Drive In, Kitok, Vitek name any small time BBQ place, all have small parking lots or at least pain int he butt ones, yet go in for lunch and you will find it packed. So no, parking won't be a factor if it is good and she gets a good fan base. Great name, lets hope the burgers are good.

The only problem I would anticipate Ms. Evans having is a loitering problem. If you want to kill your business, allowing people to loiter in or around it is the fastest way. No matter what business, they still live or die by profit and loss.

To all those Phi Beta Kappas who profess to know what "ho" means, go look up ho and hoe in the dictionary - www.merriam-webster.com You might also try the Urban Dictionary as well, www.urbandictionary.com Oh, and here's another word to look up, "moron".

Interesting that 'Ho' is generating more ire than 'Fat' is.

i love waco and i love the thought of naming it "fat ho's". That just sounds like somthing i would do. I just hope the burgers are good. If people will allow themselves to laugh then the word ho won't matter anymore. i respect women. the name is silly not degrading. give me a break. just live and enjoy your life. for the record, i am libertarian. RON PAUL BABY!

I don't think misogyny is funny. I choose to say no and hope I can encourage others to donate their time and skills to help Ms. Evans change too. Ms. Evans has been desensitized by those around her to believe that this is ok, that she should not only accept degrading words thrown at her, but she should embrace them. Don't let people around you convince you that this is just a joke or that this is ok. Our mothers and grandmothers fought for the right to own businesses and to work outside of the home. Why degrade women with the choice of a business name? Why bring women down? Lets us this opportunity to build up women and young girls and show them we can do better!

Hey, I'm a fat ho and the rest. name doesn't bother me...i'll just come and bring all my fat ho friends and we will eat a bunch of hamburgers! seriously, people, let's spend some time laughing...

I think the name is great. It is eye catching, and once you hear it, you don't forget it. I suspect she will make some of the best burgers in town. Right now, there are only about two or three places that are worth the price, so I hope she is successful. Mr. Groth's reaction as printed makes me wonder if he really knows what is going on in Waco, not just the west side and Baylor. It sometimes makes me think that city management does not have a very good handle on the city as a whole. I thought, Mr. Shapiro's article regarding Hooters and the preachers was ironic. They said that Hooters "does not represent the values that our community should espouse". And, having one of the hightest per capita crime rates and poverty rates in the State does? I don't think so. This is off topic. Maybe the city council, city management, and the plan commission ought to live in low income housing on the "wrong side of the tracks" for a while. It isn't fun for the residents, and maybe that will cure their incessant quest to surround downtown with low income housing again.

I saw this on the news last night and spit my soda out from laughing (it caught me off guard) but personally I don't see anything wrong w the name if you want to get techinical a ho is a garden tool as "hoe" is the proper term to degrade women and I'm sure Miss Evans in no way shape form or fashion meant for the name to be degrading. She just knew how to capture people's attention (bc it sure grabbed mines). I actually applaude her for thinking outside the box and thought of a rather unique different name. The name of the resturant is funny and I believe this resturant havcwe the ability to succeed if Miss Ecans know what she is truely doing and I believe she do esp if she got a strong staff behind her. I wish her the best of luck and from what I seen on the news Miss Evans look like she is a down to Earth, motherly type woman so therefore I will eat there. She should have some off the wall titles for her menu (not too vulgar or offensive but more so comedic because its different from the norm). I don't too much eat other people's cooking but I would most definately eat there just because it is what it is. Congrats Miss Evans and for those who are offended you might be the "hoe" if you aren't don't get so offended over something so little because I'm sure everyone done heard worse!

this is the problem with america, everybody has to have something to cry about, if you dont like the name dont read it, if you dont like the food, dont eat it. personally how does "fat ho" refer to women? and by the way when i go back to waco, i will eat there just to show support for someone who doesnt care what the general public thinks, and to everybody that is crying about this, go get a job or something to do with your life, and stop complaining every chance you get.

it will depend on their parking situation. if they have planned ahead or if they really think they will survive, they will have parking. If they only think a few will come and it's only a gemic, then they won't. Normally you can tell if a place is good by the amount of cars in the lot. One very big exception would be Tom's Smokehouse in Bellmead...........best BBQ and worst parking.....so go figure!

It appears Vitek's is taking a really long time to remodel. I went there last week and they were operating out of a trailer. But they charge "sit down" Full service restaurant prices. $9 for a gut pack. I can get the same experience (quality) from every taco truck In Waco at half the price. I hope they "Finish" the remodeling so we can eat inside without FLIES.

She should definately make an Imus In The Morning Fatburger.

Poor, misguided, Ms. Evans. The restaurant business is very tough and only thrives on very tight margins. Most are run by very savvy business people such as Vitek's. And based on the city managers initial response she will have an uphill battle with the image she is promoting to public authority for whom do not respond kindly to promoting the degradation of any human. Opening a eating establishment as we are approaching the end of the school semester is not exactly a brilliant business plan. I am not sure who is getting punked here, but it speaks volumes about the paper that they would even publish such foolishness.

I will eat there at least once based on the name. If the burgers are good I'll go again.

I'd eat at this place just because it has a unique name. To "Waco Born": I understand where your heart is, but if you were truly born in Waco, you would know that word-of-mouth marketing is still sufficient to transform a hole-in-the wall restaurant into a prosperous restaurant in Waco. Waco is unique in this regard -- it's almost behind the times. Take "Vitek's" for example. I've never seen a t.v. advertisement for Vitek's, yet it is one of the most popular BBQ restaurants in Waco, and is somehow expanding despite the adverse market conditions. How did I hear about Vitek's? -- Word-of-mouth on the Baylor campus. If anything, the name of the restaurant almost makes eating there a novelty, and I think that this is the effect that Ms. Evans wished to achieve when she gave the restaurant this name. She has generated a buzz with the name of her restaurant, and a considerable sum of people will likely eat there after it opens just to say that they have eaten there. The exposure that she has created with the name will attract customers, and if the customers are pleased with the food, they will likely return and even suggest the restaurant to their peers. I'm not a businessman, but this seems like a successful marketing strategy to me. Would you not agree?

Funny stuff. I'll eat there. Some people are way too uptight.

Ho is a common surname. I believe the degrading slang that you are referring to is actually spelled "Hoe".

Ms. Evans, I am a business consultant with almost 20 years of experience. My clients range from Hollywood studios to small businesses just like yours. If you will commit to changing the name of your restaurant, I will offer you free marketing, branding and consulting advice. Just think, you can build on the press already generated from these articles and rebrand your restaurant with press revolving around promoting positive images of women. The Waco Community would flock to your restaurant - supporting your efforts to help end this type of misogyny. This is an opportunity for you to turn a negative into a positive. If you are interested, you can contact me on our Facebook group page listed below. -Shelley Littleton

I can't wait to eat at Fat Ho Burgers!! i love fat hos and i love burgers!

Maybe we should rename it Fat Prostitute's Burgers then? Who cares? Just don't bring your children there. They will find out what "ho" means regardless. You can't shelter your kids forever. I don't see any problem with the restaurant name. Are you ever going to let your kids watch a PG-13 movie? Maybe you should move to Disneyland.

Yes Big City, it is 2011, and we should teach our girls and boys (and young men and women) that "Ho" is not an acceptable term. Degrading women is horrible, don't you agree?

I certainly have a right not to eat there and to encourage my friends not to eat there, but first I wanted to tell Ms. Evans that promoting the term "Ho" is degrading to women. Do you want your child or mother called a Ho? I did not think so. Instead of picketing after she opens, I am making my feelings known now, before she opens? Don't like my opinion? fine, then make your feelings known too! That is what America is about! If you want women called "Ho" then that reflects on you and your standards. I hope the Waco Community feels differently and respectfully asks Ms Evans to change her mind. That is all I am doing! By the way, my name is Shelley Littleton. I was born in Waco, still have friends and relatives in Waco and DO NOT SUPPORT THE DEGRADATION OF WOMEN. My group on Facebook is transparent - I am listed there too. Who are you?

Waco Born, they probably took off her address because she didn't choose to post it. Just like you didn't choose to post your address. No one wants to have their information posted without their permission. How would you like it if someone posted your home address and facebook page? And get over yourself, if you don't like the name, don't go there. How can this establishment's name impact you in any way? Do you live next door, or have a copyright on the name? If not, then you have no grounds for a complaint, especially if city officials have already given their blessing.

Join our Facebook campaign to ask Ms Evans to change the name of her establishment! http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_117931451617245

I am in support of Fat Ho's and their burgers.