Introduction Many business starts on heritage and what receipts that are passed down from generations. Drexler Bar-B-Queue is one of these establishments. The restaurant was first established in the late 1940s in Houston Texas Third ward district. The family continued the tradition after the original owner passed way. The third generation took over in 1982 with James Drexler and Eunice Scott, his mother. Eventually Drexler Bar-B-Queue out grew the location and started from the ground up. The eventually closed their doors for 6 months and reopened with a larger facility and increasing the business by double. It has always been a family affair to all preparation and management of the restaurant. Clyde Drexler, a very popular basketball player, has been also involved in the business operations after his retirement from the NBA. Drexler’s has been a very important factor in the community in Houston. They have sponsored numerous children athletics and continue to do so.

What role do values play in how the Drexler’s restaurant interfaces with its neighbors and customers? The Drexler Bar-B-Que business has been built on family values since the beginning in the late 1940s. The day to day operations also show the how they care about the patronage of their business. The owners will continue asking their daily customers about their food and if they are happy with quality of the food. Most restaurants do not do this action. However, Eunice Scott and James Drexler strive to show they care. Drexler Bar-B-Que continues to give back to the community by hiring local personal that actually live in the third ward. They had opened the need of having a restaurant in the area but also draw the business of people from the downtown area that work in the area. The organization ensures the continuing proving support to local Boy Scout clubs and little league