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Surprise, surprise, Italian wines seem to pair best with pizza … Chianti, Lambrusco, Sangiovese, Barbera, Valpolicella and a Sicillian Nero d’Avola all fit the bill. And their price points should also be right for pizza. My advice would be to ask your distributors to provide several of each (...

The place has a great look … it should serve you well. I wish you all the best as you move forward.

See above … plus, when you discuss all of the variables with an attorney, be sure to ask about something called a “preference” in the event of an involuntary bankruptcy case. It’s possible that even a signed lease could be set aside in a bankruptcy, so ask your attorney about it and how to...

Congratulations! And thanks again for all the advice and counsel you have provided over the years on TT.

Several quick thoughts: 1) You have said you don’t have a lease, so what the lease might say on signing isn’t yet in play, 2) “broom clean” has frequently been taken to mean that there is nothing cluttering the space and they have swept it … not that it is dirty, 3) it looks to me like what you...

If you will indulge me for a minute, I’d like to contribute on a “customer” level. As a customer of almost any kind of product (pizza, donuts, Chinese, cheesesteaks, beer, wine, ribs, you name it) it has never been about the price for me … that’s, of course, within reason. It’s always been about...

I suggest that you ask for a copy of their lease, and then review it with someone (a commercial rental agent) who is familiar with area commercial properties. Several questions will be answered by the lease, like when it expires (could they demand that you vacate then), does it include extension...

Your numbers suggest that johnmorrison is on to something. You are certainly entitled to your employees respect in demanding that standards for toppings be followed. But your very small gross profit figures lead both John and me to encourage you to look into all the other variables. Someone (or...

Were you able to add beer, wine etc.? It can really boost your top line.

Contrary to the feelings of some here, Yelp can be your friend. Do the right thing, serve good stuff, provide good service and commit to a clean business environment and the positive reviews will reward you. Telling a neighbor gets a reaction from one household, while telling the world (Yelp)...

Yeah, don’t think twice about “the principle of it all”. Just react like the customer is your Aunt Emma, and offer a replacement pie anytime they want it. If you have a system to record this, maybe be a little less accommodating the next time this customer tries to hustle you.

Again I agree with the advice from bodegahwy. When he says “Don’t ask, don’t get” it reminds me of my philosophy of " Don’t leave anything on the table", which extends from asking for what you would “like” to negotiating for reduced costs and prices that you may have to pay for virtually...

I echo bodegahwy’s thoughts, particularly his #2 above … particularly if you’ve already signed a lease. You could explain that you will need to meet the demands for all the approvals, including improvements to the real estate, and that you would like to ask for either buildout assistance or rent...

Check the “business” section of your local and nearby cities Craigslist … if they post a picture, it helps. Also Ebay can be an option, but shipping costs have to be factored into the process. In either case, if the seats are upholstered, don’t be too worried about the color … just contact a...

You say you would have to put it in a shed … does that mean that you don’t need it for your operation? If that’s the case, I suggest selling it, with the problem of moving it simultaneously transferred to a buyer.

How about a rustic wood look for the front? This is available at Home Depot for $1.99 square foot … it’s tile, but you can stll apply it to the front of the counter. I’ve seen it in person, and it’s incredibly good looking and looks like weathered barn siding. Here’s a look (be sure to keep...

Here’s some pizza cartoon art if you want to incorporate some into a logo. https://www.google.com/search?q=pizza+cartoon+art&rls=com.microsoft:en-US:IE-Address&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=j5BkVZ7iFcS1yASQm4KYAQ&ved=0CCEQsAQ&biw=1006&bih=492

You’re right, an Indian name for a pizza joint would never catch on … now if you decide to open a RAJ’S NAAN BAKERY, that’s a different story. I love naming businesses, so here’s my take of your situation. Pizza is popularly regarded as an Italian wonderment, so maybe try to work something...

Time to get fired-up on social media … Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Yelp, as you’ve learned, can be a friend, but be sure to respond to most negative reviews with open-mindedness, because defensive blindness is often perceived as being a jerk … if something wasn’t right, apologize and promise...

Wow! That looks like a killer location … 2 major streets, great parking, big building. Be sure to send us some “after” pictures (inside and out) after the buildout and the tears associated with construction craziness are over.