The red and white snack cars were nowhere to be seen as a result of the corona crisis. All events were canceled, as a result of which the company from Zieuwent came to a halt. “We were about to ram, but ended up in a fog bank. You have to go through the fog and think about what you can still do, ‘says Luuk Domhof, co-owner De Timp.
‘Baking off takes time’
Domhof, in the past both the most sustainable and striking entrepreneur in Gelderland, was inspired by the fast food chain with the big ‘M’ in the air and made a Achterhoek version of it, the TimpDrive: a drive-in for, among other things, fries and snacks. With one difference: it is not just ordering and driving away.
“We are not concerned with quantity and speed, it takes time to bake, because the food has to be warm when they come home,” says Domhof, who tested it last Sunday with a temporary permit. “It went beyond expectations, we delivered more than a thousand people. The waiting time was over an hour. “
Screens with waiting times
That success was decisive. With the cooperation of the municipality of Oost Gelre, which quickly issued the temporary permit, the TimpDrive in Zieuwent will be continued on Sunday evening, and one will be set up along the N18, at the exit Lichtenvoorde-Zuid, from Thursday to Sunday.
‘Both locations will have screens showing the waiting times in Zieuwent and Lichtenvoorde,’ says Domhof. In case of crowds, customers can swerve after another drive-in. “That way they can relieve each other. In Lichtenvoorde you have better access and it is safer. ‘
‘Naoberschapgunning’
Together with Dave Holkenborg, he still has to mark the route at the Op Het Zand 3 location, so that Domhof can somewhat withstand the American corona crisis. ‘Our activities have come to a halt since March 15, a huge financial loss. Now people can keep working, just like everyone else you look for opportunities. This is an exceptional situation. ”
The Timp works with only local suppliers and is a household name in the Achterhoek. But Domhof was also surprised that so many customers would come during the test run last Sunday. “But then you notice that a lot of people give it to you. That’s naoberschap permit. ”
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