Hey Everyone,
Well here we go into 2008! This will be the year Virginia Barbeque will break out. Yes last year was the year of the pig (according to the Chinese anyway) and we did have huge success but, this will be our year. I probably say that every year at this time but I really feel it coming.
During the last 3 months we have partnered with four very competent area developers and signed many single location deals. We will open in Blackstone, VA next week (1-08-08) and in Hagerstown, MD and Buckeye, AZ within the next 90 days. Carrolton, VA, Temecula, CA and a Michigan location will follow as first stores for our area developers. These are just the confirmed openings. Our first area developer Dan Maher in Middletown, DE opened the week before Christmas to record crowds as our first location outside of VA was completed.
Mike has bonded into the team and is producing with many new additions to our system. Mike's goals will be to keep us on top of technology while continuously refining our simple operating systems while I focus on the quality of the customer experience at the store level.
Happy New Year to all! Always keep thoughts of continued prosperity in your mind and be greatful for life, family and freedom. There is nothing better than living the life you create for yourself!
Take care,
Rick
