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    Coffe cup sleeve marketing - New Idea?

    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...
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    Advice on buying a closed store

    George - Thanks, this is my biggest fear on this whole thing, too god to be true. I have called the health department and was told all I need is to submit a plan review form detailing the layout, equipment, menu items etc. I called the building department and they looked up the permits and said...
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    Advice on buying a closed store

    George - I do believe a prep line is included as noted “True 72” Prep table". I did call our local health department and at the very least I would have to submit a sire review plan detailing layout, equipment etc. at $152 even though they just closed less than a month ago and I would really...
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    Advice on buying a closed store

    I have sent an email asking for additional information as described above. I also found this new listing on craigslist from two days ago. Looks like he has dropped his price $10K; everything for $20K very tempting Double stack of Bakers Pride Model #451. Great shape, will warranty for one year...
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    Advice on buying a closed store

    Thanks everyone, you are awesome. Great information for me to start working on. As for the business from the times we have purchased pizza at this location, they only used a register, no POS system so I highly doubt they have a database of any type to work with. Come to think of it, no one in...
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    Advice on buying a closed store

    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...
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    Grand Opening Ideas

    This is directly from my business plan I put together. It may be more than what you need, but at least its a start to somo ideas Our marketing plan will be aggressive from the start, including the following timetable: Opening week: 0-30 Days: We will use soft opening marketing for the first 30...
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    Is now a good time to open a store? market opinions wanted

    Re: Is now a good time to open a store? market opinions want Thanks PC I appreciate the feedback and really need to rethink this project. It really scares me to death hearing all the struggles with food prices, fuel etc. However the “what if” still lingers in the back of my mind.
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    Is now a good time to open a store? market opinions wanted

    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...
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    Credit Card Rates

    Has anyone tried the service through your local Costco? This is directly off the Costco website: 1.64% plus 20¢ for Retail Classified Transactions
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    writing a business plan

    This is a good place to start: http://www.score.org/readingroom.html#a_1
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    Do toppings/sauce affect dough performance?

    I’ll jump in and give my opinion on this one. Here is what I see and think. The amount of toppings on the dough could have an insulation effect, allowing for more rise before the baking of the yeast. If you red sauce has any sugar in it the outside edges of your dough will brown more quickly...
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    Financing Help

    You could contact a mentor through www.SCORE.org for help. I am working with two mentors currently. Contact several as some are better than others.
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    The Black Book on ebay

    You can check the FAQ for about 8 links to the Black Book http://www.pmq.com/tt/viewtopic.php?t=3 … 760d384033
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    Good to be back... Quick prep line question, 8ft or 10ft?

    Re: Good to be back… Quick prep line question, 8ft or 10ft I totally understand the space comment, I feel like I am getting the horse ahead of the cart. Find the location in our town has proven to be the most difficult. In the short run, I wanted to pick up quality pieces at good buys and store...
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    Good to be back... Quick prep line question, 8ft or 10ft?

    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...
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    Visting Alanta in August, anyone near by?

    You were actually the first to come to mind. I know I will have time on my hands August 23rd. Maybe I can rent a car for few hours. I will l keep in touch as the date gets closer.
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    Visting Alanta in August, anyone near by?

    I am attending a trade conference in Alanta the week of August 20th. Is anyone near by for a visit? Thanks.
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    School Fundraiser - Not School Night

    Our local Papa Murphy’s has something like this. The cards cost $1.00 and are sold for $5.00 with about 6 different offers. The school get the $4.00 while Papa Murphy’s get good PR and more orders. Depending on the offers you put together and the value, I think a price point for selling the...
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    I am shutting down my pizzeria. I AM DONE!

    I will vouch for DFW, we have emailed several times the last couple of days and I am taking the advice and checking into his ideas in about 40 minutes on my lunch hour. Maybe this new location will pan out, plus it is 1/2 the price of the other site I was looking at. Thanks DFW for the help...
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