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I just learned of this idea a couple of days ago while calling on a client; a auto dealership. They had contacted all the local coffee houses, trailers, stands, etc. (think indy’s) and offered to purchase a large amount of cup sleeves for their use if they would distrubute them. Of course they...

After putting the FAQ together you think I would know all the answers, but I coule use a little help evaluating an opportunity in our town. For about 2 years we have been keepign our eyes open for the right opportunity to open our own pizzeria. One of the local indys del/co has recently closed...

It has been a while since I have posted, however my pizzeria project has all the pieces coming together, money, location, etc. However the current market scares the heck out of me, high gas, flour and cheese prices, recession etc. How is the current market for everyone, down, flat, up? What is...

Hey gang Been a while since I posted, but I have popped on the board now and again to check out the latest. I have a quick question I found on craigslist two prep tables I am interested in buying, both True brand, both about the same condition, one being a 10 footer the other an 8 footer. The...

I am attending a trade conference in Alanta the week of August 20th. Is anyone near by for a visit? Thanks.

You are Johnny on the spot. Was checking the threads today and you beat me twice on the FAQ. Good job with th trigger finger. I forwarded the info to Tom Boyles. I think they are working to make it sticky or something along those lines. Good to see it is being used, especially for the anyone...

Pazzo di Pizza…So do you have enough potential in the area to do $10,000 or $11,000 per week?..RCS… I didn’t want to hijack the other thread so started a new one. Seriously? Probalby not, here is some information J_r0kk provided me: Poulsbo, WA. has 10,654 households (city limits and...

Ok I think I have a more complete list at this time. I still need to get a few numbers however (insurance etc.) Does this look more complete? Anything else I missed? I know some number may look a little high, but I am using these for projections to determine my break even points and then 12...

Quick question if you don’t mind sharing. Am I missing any “typical” monthly business expenses as listed below eith my projected expense and do you mind sharing what the $$ is for each expense? Going through all my projections one final time to make sure I am on track, thanks. PS Gas ovens GAS...

I know the average pizza cost of goods is around 25-28% as an average. Anyone have a COG on salad like caesar, chinese chop etc, not salad bar?

As many of you know/read I am in the middle of a start up project for Pazzo di Pizza. I recently sent the following counter lease offer followed by the response I received back. I have mixed feelings on this project at this time. The monthly lease of $5810 is a tough one to swallow. With total...

I have been working the last couple of weeks on this and I am almost done. I wanted to post what I have put together so far and see what everyone thinks. I may have gotten a little carried away, but this is turning into a great resource for newbie and vets alike. BEVERAGE • Beer: Bottles...

Working through my to do list and met with design professional for a company logo to use for business cards, ads, signs, website, basically for everything having to do with our business. I am being quoted $3000-8000 for this work. Did anyone else use a design professional or just make up a...

Hey gang As I don’t always have a lot to offer on this site in the way of knowledge I figured I could help in another way. I went through all 52 pages of threads and bookmarked all items that seem to come up often as FAQ’s like: POS Dough Delivery Black Book Door Hangers Marketing… I have two...

Good afternoon. AS you many of you know I am knee deep in opening a new place in Poulsbo, WA in an area with a Wal-Mart, Home Depot and soon to open Office max besides all the other little shops. I just found out on Saturday (through the local paper) a 6 acre site has been purchased with the...

OK I rephrased this trying to answer this question what size is your mixer vs your volume and do you make dough 1x day or more often? Do you have a make line longer than 8 ft, 2 make lines or ?? Thanks.

I am not even open for business I already sold 2 pizzas! Yeah I know, but at least it is a start. A neighbor owed a soccer team a couple of pizzas for a goof up on their schedule for the indoor season (she coordinates the teams) and called to order a couple of pies instead of the local shops...

George My emails are getting bounce back. Can you fax the floorplan to me at this number today? Thanks. 800-943-9288 Attn Jon

Thanks to everyone that helped me get this together and suggestions of what to include in a counter offer. Here is what I am getting ready to send back. If I missed anything please let me know. Move handicap parking spaces 3 stall towards the West (towards college) away from front of my space...

Was wide awake at 3am this morning so started to brainstorm. Does size matter when marketing your pizzas? What I am talking about is I know the standard sizes are 12", 14" 16". Would marketing along the lines of say “Pazzo di Pizza, where size does matter” and offer a 13", 15" and 17" sizes...