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Before, I thought that GotRocks and I were on the same page … now I’m sure of it. The Peppadew folks never even knew about your unpleasant experience with their law firm. If you contact Peppadew directly, as GotRocks suggests, I think you will have done both them and you a favor. They don’t want...

I think GotRocks has a point. Sometimes folks misspell brand names intentionally in thinking that they can use something more generic while benefitting from the well-known products good name and high visibility. The law firm likely does a search for close spelling errors and then issues their...

Thanks for the info. It sounds as though there are no particular wiring or equipment requirements, other that a dimmer itself. How about a source for great prices on LED bulbs and dimmers?

I’m looking for some technical advice. In beginning a new space buildout, are there any special, or additional, requirements for the electrical wiring or systems to accommodate LED or CFL bulbs … particularly to provide for dimming at will? I would hate to complete the new space and then learn...

Ab-So-Lutely!!! Change it, and don’t look back! While your at it, this would be the perfect time to; 1) change any recipes that aren’t perfect, 2) if it’s a sit-down or pick-up place, take a day to clean everything from glass to rest rooms. And maybe even paint some new color into the joint, and...

Yeah, maybe think twice about posting anything at all on their windows. Many people might think that you are gloating at their misfortune … and this could even backfire on you, if they think you are a bore. There is a reason that you were the winner, and the public knows that too. They will...

Man, there are some really smart and experienced people on this site. Every time I think you give great advice, you top it with the answers you offer the next guy with a problem. I come here nearly every day, because I can learn and benefit from the sage responses you willingly provide. Wow!

Daddio, I understand your words of caution, and I agree that if the first location isn’t killer, all could be lost. But please don’t forget the old adage to “strike while the iron is hot”. What I’m suggesting is that Adrian should do some quick thinking (probably with the assistance of a lawyer...

When the seller gets back to you, and he will, to let you know that his buyer couldn’t raise the cash and he has reconsidered and will accept your previous offer … still run. It was a bad deal before, and with the disclosed landlord issues it becomes a nightmare waiting to happen.

This may not be the right place to say this, but I just want to say that Bodegahwy needs to be recognized as one of those that provides some of the most insightful, thoughtful and practical responses to management and operating questions on this site. His answer (above) in this thread is just...

Both responses above are good ones. I like the idea of serving only those seated at your tables for the first few days. If your friends and family have oversold your opening, and customers are backed up out the door, GREAT!!! A line at the front door is the best free advertising ever. If the...

After posting my reply (above), I decided to checkout the place you want to use as a model … Live Basil Pizza. And guess what? They serve beer. As a matter of fact their website includes a short video that features a customer saying " … and they have beer too". So Live Basil Pizza wants the...

Last questions first … you will likely take only what your business will allow you to take. It’s not a question of how much would be appropriate, or even what the market might dictate, but is instead the product of how many dollars remain in the till after all food costs, labor and overhead have...

No!!! If you are somehow in love with the pizza business, check out opportunities in nearby towns that are much larger (even if that means going heads-up with the big chains). But, unless you already have great, and proven, recipes, even that kind of a start-up will prove to be taxing. The pizza...

Maybe I’m missing something here, but the guy who started this thread (Pizzadoodle) hasn’t posted since July of 2013. He was having problems back then and several of us posted comments or suggestions … without reply from pizzadoodle. Did his business improve? Did any of our suggestions prove to...

Best answer…UNCLE RICO

Google American Fact Finder for demographic info provided by the US Census. And if you have a local Board Of Trade, Chamber of Commerce or other local business group, they will either have the info you want or will be able to direct you to a good source. You say that you’re in a small town, so...

I just wrote about 30 lines of text before going back to read your question again. I found that you were only asking a question about marketing, but I had assumed it was a question about how to make a success of a business that you sort of stumbled into. You told us you like pizza and wings and...

I know it’s your partners wife, but QUICKLY find a diplomatic way to tell them you have decided to bring that function “in house”. I don’t have to be diplomatic in telling you that she doesn’t spent 40 hours a week, a month or even 3 months in meeting the demands of that job description...

With a full bar, we run about 35% COGS. But the bar list includes a large number of more expensive craft beers in both cans and bottles, only 5 drafts and about 8 wine selections (all under $28).