To: Walter Brownlee who wrote (2502 ) 4/22/1999 8:50:00 PM From: Richard Nisbet Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 3584
Ok, sorry it took so long...I had a game at 4....we won..!! but thats another story... Spoke with Mr. Crawford Shaw...great guy, was very helpful and was eager to answer any questions I had. Also, was curious about the club and what it was about so that made my day. Yes folks they do read the threads...:) ok..here goes.... 1. Discussed Eastern expansion, since I'm from the NYC metro area...Virginia is the only east coast spot right now and they are still working out all the kinks in Virginia. He als told me that they were exploring candidates for franchises in the NYC area...I wonder if its someone on this thread...but all exploratory at this point. 2. Kevin asked me to mention the www.Java-Centrale.com domain name. Apparently this domain has been incorporated into the buymdmi web site and is no longer in use. So it will not be used in the future. 3. BAWLS and Zing-Zang -- I know its not coffee but you have to look at these deals and the potential for sales. First, the Bawls shipment will soon be on its way to Dallas for distribution. MDMI, as per press release and confirmed by Mr. Shaw, is the distributor of Bawls for Texas, Arkansas, Oklamhoma and Louisiana. The shipment has not reached Dallas but is already more than half of it sold! The energy drink/herbal drink will be distributed to their clients and is expected to do very well...He was really excited about this phase of the business..Zing-Zang is another product which MDMIs customers, (bars, restaurants, hotels, catering halls etc.) were looking for and asking for. A good bloody mary mix. Now the hotel can order its breads, pastries, coffee and fill the bar with bloody marys and energy drinks. 4. Breads and other goodies...if you check the web site they are currently unavailable to order via computer. Mr. Shaw said they are looking into the best way sell these products online...shipping costs, size of orders have to be taken into account for cost-effectiveness. They are exploring different size boxes and weights to make it easier on the consumer. (read...lower shipping prices) Didnt get into numbers with him....reporting etc. I was told they were working on them and to be honest I was in between classes when i called so time was not in my favor...but my first reaction is I was impressed with the real interest he showed in trying to answer any questions I had. I hope hes as eager the next time i call...:) Plus he told me hes sending me something....I think bread!...so you NYC guys...Kevin and Marc?...if you want some pm me and Ill send ya some... hope this helps....I know there are more questions...financials, etc...I would like to work with all of us on building a list so I can call again and continue our DD.