12/2014 - Gusto Tropical Pizza

[j_d66]

The pizza looks good
so does the puntang

pizza and puntang such a good combination

[JDR]

The pizza looks good
so does the puntang

pizza and puntang such a good combination

One of my favorite combinations.

[Westy]

The pizza looks good
so does the puntang

pizza and puntang such a good combination

One of my favorite combinations.

Maybe not served like this, though.

[j_d66]

Maybe not served like this, though.

Click to see pic

I would be devouring that for sure
But would pick the green olives off first

[yayow]

WeII it is over, Gusta tropical on the playa as we know it is done, they of course wanted to stay, but they signed a bad contract.

As it turns out the people I originally sold my business to, are back in control of the beach, and are suing the two Italians who did such a good job in building the business, Italians is too bad for them, as high season is here, and boca has been packed over the holidays, and all signs are that it will continue as many tourists due to Isis crisis have changed European vacation plans to the the carribean, and the D.R., gets a share of that.

The new guys agreed to pay gusta hotel 60,000 euros on January 1st close to $70,000 for the business, way too much, and they realized it, so they tried to renegotiate, but the hotel guy wouldn't budge as he has some issues as well that I will get to later. They had a six month trial period with Rocco, paying $1,100 a month for the beach and Duarte side, where the pizza oven was located. To be fair the hotel dude spent about $25,000 for improvements he made from when he bought the business from me. Including hiring an architect for the new design on the beach and on Duarte side, including the pizza oven which came direct from Italy, and all told after shipping and customs came to about $15,000.

Now getting back to the hotel guy, he is actually out on his ass over there, as from what I understand he is being sued by the owner of that property for lack of payment, he hasn't paid rent in 3 months, could be 4 now. His rent was $ 6,000 a month, so he owes either $18,000 or $24,000, so he obviously needed the euros he was expecting to receive.

Bottom line is it goes back to the hotel guy, who knows nothing about the bar business as displayed by his mismanagement, when he had it before. All the chicas that worked on the beach are now out of work. But that is kind of good news for me, as I have 5 of their numbers and a I am willing to help them out, in their time of need. As long as they help me out mutually.

[Jimmydr]

WeII it is over, Gusta tropical on the playa as we know it is done, they of course wanted to stay, but they signed a bad contract.

As it turns out the people I originally sold my business to, are back in control of the beach, and are suing the two Italians who did such a good job in building the business, Italians is too bad for them, as high season is here, and boca has been packed over the holidays, and all signs are that it will continue as many tourists due to Isis crisis have changed European vacation plans to the the carribean, and the D.R., gets a share of that.

That is bad news.

[el toro]

Sorry to hear about this. Always something in DR when you think there's a great thing going, there's some business issues or personal conflicts, tricky contracts etc..that put an end to it.

I may be able to help one or 2 of the beach chicas when I return--only because they're in need. jaja

[Jimmydr]

Sorry to hear about this. Always something in DR when you think there's a great thing going, there's some business issues or personal conflicts, tricky contracts etc..that put an end to it.

I may be able to help one or 2 of the beach chicas when I return--only because they're in need. jaja

There will be dozens of others in need of your help.

[yayow]

There will be dozens of others in need of your help.

For sure, supposed to meet one today, and another ex-waitress tomorrow, should be fun knocking them off one at a time

[Jimmydr]

For sure, supposed to meet one today, and another ex-waitress tomorrow, should be fun knocking them off one at a time

You knock one off, two more show up.


You knock off two at one time and three show up.


They can't all be helped.

[yayow]

You knock one off, two more show up.


You knock off two at one time and three show up.


They can't all be helped.

True..... just trying to do my part.......... so many in need.......what's a man to do?

[Hunter]

True..... just trying to do my part.......... so many in need.......what's a man to do?

Wont the hotel guy reopen the business under a new name? Using same pizza open etc?

[Jimmydr]

Wont the hotel guy reopen the business under a new name? Using same pizza open etc?

I think he had it before and failed.

[Jimmydr]

True..... just trying to do my part.......... so many in need.......what's a man to do?

Starting a project that is doomed for failure


Help 50 or 100 and there are 10,000 left out

[Jimmydr]

True..... just trying to do my part.......... so many in need.......what's a man to do?

Create a special unit.


It should include Skynyard and El Toro.

[yayow]

Wont the hotel guy reopen the business under a new name? Using same pizza open etc?

Don't know what his plans are, he and I aren't particularly friendly, had a small confrontation with his son about as year ago, when he bitches about me using my table to entertain some chicas of mine, had to remind him to read the contract. Yesterday they removed all the tables etc., plus they put a security guard all day on the beach as if they thought the other Italians to do something. Kind of stupid in my opinion. I think he has two weeks to clear out from the hotel side his equipment, don't know where he is putting it but Rocco won't give him any more room, so I guess their plan will eventually be to put the kitchen stuff in the area where the pizza oven is, and having seating on Duarte at night along with the beach. But who knows? I think he has the wrong personality for this type of business, but maybe he has learned something, observing the other guys, but he is stubborn so I doubt it.

[yayow]

Starting a project that is doomed for failure


Help 50 or 100 and there are 10,000 left out

lol, depending on what you consider to be failure, I don't know but knocking off sweet young chicas one at a time, when it fits my schedule, is pretty successful in my book.

[yayow]

Create a special unit.


It should include Skynyard and El Toro.

no cutting everybody out, nobody else shares

have to go it alone

[Jimmydr]

Don't know what his plans are, he and I aren't particularly friendly, had a small confrontation with his son about as year ago,

Those that argue with you, die soon after.

[Jimmydr]

Don't know what his plans are, he and I aren't particularly friendly, had a small confrontation with his son about as year ago, when he bitches about me using my table to entertain some chicas of mine, had to remind him to read the contract. Yesterday they removed all the tables etc., plus they put a security guard all day on the beach as if they thought the other Italians to do something. Kind of stupid in my opinion. I think he has two weeks to clear out from the hotel side his equipment, don't know where he is putting it but Rocco won't give him any more room, so I guess their plan will eventually be to put the kitchen stuff in the area where the pizza oven is, and having seating on Duarte at night along with the beach. But who knows? I think he has the wrong personality for this type of business, but maybe he has learned something, observing the other guys, but he is stubborn so I doubt it.

First my main chica goes off to Europe and then my favorite pizza place closes. I bet the owner took her to Europe.