best saturday day shift ever

we are on a roll. the day shift yesterday was non-stop. in speaking with customers i found that borders books had our book on sale yesterday prominently displayed in the front of the store. that started a buzz and people came from the book store straight to igtogo. what a great marketing idea. the book has really brought attention to the restaurant and guess where we've sold most of our books in the k.c. area?
overland park. i can't wait to get there.
all we need is a few more investors and we're ready to get started.
i'm going to church right now to pray that we get those investors soon so we can realize the dream.
ciao and god bless.
john d. dicapo

never felt so good

i've really never felt as good as i do now about the direction of the igtogo.
we have several interested investors who want to take us to the next level. when you see the happy and satisfied look on our customers faces when we give them their order you would surely understand how that makes me feel.
i can't wait to make the move and show the world.
ciao,
john dicapo

steady as she goes

we have been very lucky to have been able to stay open in these tough turbulent times with a new concept in a location that's very hard to access. we have seen many established businesses go under. i guess it's a testament that good italian food in a drive thru scenario that provides value to the consumer works.
our business has been real steady and we hope to increase sales as the weather gets better and folks go out more.
we will continue to market and advertise and sell a quality product in a fast, convenient,clean, friendly atmosphere.
ciao,
john david dicapo

posting on facebook

i've been posting the op opportunity to my friends on facebook looking for a few folks to participate in our overland park expansion. if all goes well we should be funded by the end of feb so we can get started and be open in the fall. business is really steady on barry road. i had a meeting with an experienced fellow who complimented us on the success we've had on barry rd. saying "with the lack of accessibility you have on barry to do the sales and business you've done is almost impossible".
it's good to hear from a stranger how hard work pays off.
we need to keep the ball rolling and make our operation better, faster, cleaner.
QSR quality, service, cleanliness.
have a great weekend.
ciao,
john david dicapo
head meatball

we are awarded

We are pleased to announce the Italian Gardens Togo has been awarded the 2010 Grade A Food Excellence Award form the Kansas City Health Department.
Congratulations to our managers and staff.
Salute
John D. DiCapo

best day ever

we had our single best day ever on sunday feb 13th and our best weekend. what a great time for great sales. our customers love it and our employees are doing a great job. we intending a little employee shake-up creating a day shift and a night shift bring one of our stronger people in to help develop the 11-4 business. we are initiating the new changes with a free drink offer with pasta or sandwich
still seeking investors for the op store. it will be a winner!
ciao,
john dicapo

cold, cold week

we had a very cold week in k.c. and it was reflected in our sales. we just started to come out of it yesterday and hope that the mild temps will get biz back on track.
i have several meeting in jo/co today and tomorrow and hopefully we will be able to make a deal and see what we can really do in a more upscale neighborhood.
ciao,
john david

just an average weekend

we thought with the relatively mild weather and the valuemail advertising we would have a great weekend. it was just ok. average at best. must have had to do with the blizzard on monday. people went out and spent and didn't have money for the weekend. i'm curious to see the sales from the pizza companies.
we have a promotion starting today. buy a sandwich or pasta from 11-4 and get a free drink. we'll see if we can spark some day biz.
you have to keep marketing. that's the tool for success.
enjoy your week.
ciao,
john david

crazy week so far

what a crazy week so far. the blizzard started tuesday morn and kept us closed for the past 2 days. no revenues yet no expenses. we're back at it today and are excited to open back up and get the pasta flowing. we received several calls last night wanting to know if we were open and i had to tell them reluctantly no. they were calling!
we have an ad in the valumail magazine going out today so this weekend along with superbowl should be great.
i will keep you informed.
ciao,
john dicapo