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I am looking to purchase a Hobart 20 QT Mixer. The most common model number is A200, although I think they have a newer line…Anyway, the ones I am looking at are the A200’s. The manual says these come with a 1/2 HP motor and most of the folks on Ebay advertise them that way, but when I see...

I have been a software consultant and computer programmer for almost ten years. The idea that someone will build you a custom POS system for $1000 is not realistic. Custom software development from someone who is reputable and capable of actually building a production grade piece of software...

I too am sorry to hear of your closure. I have been through this experience as well so I know the pain you must feel. If you are willing I would love to hear what things you would choose to do different or what you would advise a new or aspiring operator based on your experiences.

OK, that makes a little more sense. It sounds like the business is in pretty good shape - other than the back taxes, and it sounds like you are cleaning that up. While ongoing improvements are part of the game, ovens and POS are two of the more expensive investments you can make. You have a...

Hey Tony! What is the 25% - other going to? You seem to have listed the biggest typical expenses and I know there are some that are not listed, but I would be shocked if they added up to $11,000 per month. Is there a note payment in there? Are you buying a piece of commercial property? Are you...

Oh my! It is true fire safety has always played a part in their history. While there have no doubt been many Dominos to burn to the ground (based on scale), I believe Mike is at least partially referencing an incident in the late 60’s or early 70’s (I want to say 1969, but not sure on the...

The concept of working with the fire department to promote fire safety and properly working smoke alarms has been in the Domino’s marketing handbook since at least the early 1990’s, possibly earlier but this is as early I can testify to. I do not know who originated the idea, but it certainly...

@gabagool - First, I understand your concern of litigation and it is well founded. When new employees start employment with me I do have policies in place, includng a discussion of what is sexual harassment and what is not. These policies and the training are reviewed periodically by employment...

I am shocked at the presumed guilt based on what we know about this situation so far: The only thing we (on the Think Tank) have been told is that a female employee was sent text messages and called by voice phone by a male employee and asked her out. Asking out a colleague is NOT sexual...

While stated briefly, Kris has the most valuable piece of advice I could think of as well. Where are you located? Small town, suburbs, downtown? Are you looking at creating a delco (Delivery\Carry-Out) store or more of a focus on a dine in concept? The answers to these questions will all...

I am looking to offer Grinders as part of my menu in a new delivery\carry-out shop. I am interested in making my own grinder buns? Does anyone have feedback on whether it is worth it to create my own bun? What have your experiences been? What kind of equipment would I need? Are there any...

Yes, I am certainly going to make my own dough and I may shred cheese as well. Thanks for the input!

Thanks for all of the great feedback. Nick made some interesting points about ways I might want to use the mixer besides making dough. My background is with Domino’s Pizza so very little had to be prepared on site. I would like to move in the other direction and prepare as many items on site...

Hello Everyone, I am putting together an independent pizza store (delivery\carry-out) with the primary design consideration that the store will have as low of a break even as possible. I expect to have low volume sales for a while, and when the lower volumes begin to trend upward I will have...