To: Joe Griffin who wrote (1444 ) 9/11/1998 6:26:00 PM From: Cindy Powell Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 2405
Hello guys, When I went to college a few of the buildings had pseudo cafeterias with vending machines full of microwave hamburgers, pizzas, french fry's ect., that could accomodate everyone's cravings and needs for variety and nutrition. Airports typically have the hamburger shops that offer the drinks and the hamburgers ect. to go along with the frys. Because french frys are for the most part considered a side dish, (and I beg to differ with the many claiming that tasty frys are tasty and "nutritious"), I am wondering if space in the mentioned places in the news releases will be warranted for a product that serves a side dish that isn't especially unique. Has Tasty Fry management considered the fact that vending machines that supply a "variety" of products for heating in a microwave are way stiff competition for a stand alone french fry unit? What about the feasibility studies? Has TFRY management been "realistic" and honest with you in their projections? I hate to be such a skeptic, but something tells me that this one isn't going to fly. I forsee machine maintance of oils and product as requiring more effort than the TFRY gang is disclosing to you, and what about food safety issues? Have *ALL* food safety requirements and issues been addressed and satisfactorily resolved? Whenever shareholders money is being used to fuel an idea, one should step back and take some hard looks, because the certain someones of these companies will make their money whether or not a product or an idea flys, and it is the believing and trusting sharehoders that are left with the short end of the stick when things fall apart. Still skeptical, but wish you all the best of luck. Best regards to all, Cindy