FOODAWAY will be operated as a sole proprietorship under the name of peter R. Rossi; Elinda Rossi will participate fully in the business. It is a family enterprise with all contributing in some manner. The name FOODAWAY has been registered.
Both Peter and Elinda Rossi are children of immigrants (Italian and Spanish respectively) and are acquainted with the fast food industry. Shortly after emigration, the Rossi family started a convenience store including fast food service; the business is still active and profitable in its area. Peter Rossi was involved with the family business as a youth and was active in it until leaving to take a job will the state Roads Department as a maintenance worker, advancing to driver with 15 years service in that position.
Mrs. Rossi was employed in retail department store sales prior to marriage and commencing a family. She has worked part time during the past four years to help save for the business purchase. The Rossi children 13 and 15 years of age will assist with the shop services.
The peak service periods, work week midday will require casual labor assistance. Staff will be available for the need as well as providing absence time for the Rossi family when appropriate. It is understood and accepted that the business is a day 7 activity.
Starting the FOODAWAY business has been planned for sometime. The important location factor and the need for sufficient purchase price finance have been agreed family priorities for several years. Peter Rossi’s experience in the fast food industry and the family wish to establish an independent business, contributed to the decision to prepare for the step when possible. The vendor’s decision to sell the shop that will be obtained by the Rossi’s is a result of personal events, not the value or prospects of the shop.
