New Beginnings

Last Monday we stopped in West Des Moines to visit Brad and (granddaughter) Katrina at their newly opened Little Caesar's Pizza. It was their 7th day being open and they were doing great.

We were there a little before the 11:00 opening and people were waiting outside. As soon as the doors were unlocked, a steady stream of people began picking up pizzas. We left before the lunch rush started - taking a tasty box of Italian Cheese Bread with us. YUM!

The previous Monday night, they hosted a VIP party for all the contractors, family, friends, etc. As things began to wind down, they still had 25 pizzas made. Katrina said, "What will we do with all this pizza?" Entrepreneur Brad had the answer: He called the fire station and offered free pizza. They arrived in one of the fire trucks. The kids loved it! He called the police station and offered free pizza. Patrol cars arrived. Great public and community relations!

I admire this young couple for having the courage to take this big step into their business future. I know they worked hard to obtain the franchise, find the right location and get everything done in time for their grand opening. Brad had a good job and benefits with his previous employer, but he wanted to be his own boss. He did his research and achieved his goal. I'm proud of both of them. I know they will be successful.

Any day now they will welcome another new beginning - their baby boy. They can't wait and neither can this great-grandma!

If you're in the area, Little Caesar's Pizza is at 1220 Grand Ave, West Des Moines. (Just west of the Dahl's grocery.) Phone # is 515-224-2929. Tell them Grandma sent you.

Interestingly enough, Brad & Katrina's store is just across the street from where a Little Caesar's was when I moved to WDM in 1984. Loved their pizza then and have even more reason to love it now.

Congratulations Brad and Katrina!