pizza box

April 5.

The fast-food chain moved like inaugural lights, T-Box Burgers is a success, an artisanal food restaurant that prioritizes fresh, high-end, and delicious food over other cuisines. Pizza Box is similar, a pizza franchise that aims for oven-baked pizza, a Neapolitan version with a soft crust, good sauce, good cheese, and authentic Naples, Italy preparations. They paid a hefty sum to Italian pizza makers to train two pizza makers and pass on the Neapolitan flavor that would likely create chaos.

Pizza Box premieres, the inauguration ceremony. T-Box Burgers and Pizza Box join forces in a rapid food, a fast-food center specializing in top-quality fast food, restaurants above the average fast-food establishments. They strive for fresh flavors, on-the-spot preparations, and food quality.

Although it doesn't concern the company's growth, it is enormous and separate from Lux Animation, along with Id Software, Paradise Hotels, and Autodesk. The largest shareholder is Billy at 65% and Thomas at 35%.

-Good morning, Mr. Carson. – said Raimon at the capital premiere of Pizza Box. Raimon skipped a meeting with City Bank to come and have a slice of pizza and support Rapid Food. After all, this company is partially managed by him, but the new administrator, Felicity Thompson, is responsible for reporting to Rapid Food and partially to Toys and Comics.

-Good morning, Raimon, how are you? - asked Thomas. – This is Ivanova Branovich, my fiancée. – said Thomas.

-Billy told me, mentioned something about accompanying him to a wedding. – said Raimon, it was a lie, but Thomas wouldn't know that. Raimon didn't do it maliciously; he just didn't like feeling excluded.

Thomas opened his eyes. – I invite you to my wedding. – said Mr. Carson.

Raimon straightened up; now, that sounded bad.

-Well, it's not like he invited me; it was more like something imperative, like, 'I have a wedding, buy a tuxedo, and get ready.' – said Raimon, pausing for a moment. – It's a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Carson.

-Yes, a pleasure. – said Livy, surprised by the boldness of being called Mrs. Carson.

-That sounds like Billy. What has he told you? – said Thomas.

That, he could say. – thought Raimon.

-Well, nothing out of the ordinary; he just made friends with Kurt Russell, and the recording is progressing strongly. He mentioned something about betting on the World Cup to be held in June here in the United States and how he'll place a bet for that period. He says he has an idea in mind but won't tell me because he doesn't want me to tell everyone. – said Raimon. In summary, he briefly, hides some things, of course, like the fact that he asked him to keep an eye on the animators and Jim Lee

-Well, it's a pleasure to have you here. In response, the wedding is on December 8, and you can bring a plus one. – said Thomas.

-Great, Mr. Carson. I've been looking at the food's growth, and I believe the best idea for the company's expansion is to focus on the franchise model. We have six locations, but the cost of expanding is very high, and operating expenses are also high. So, I did the work and marked the places that can accept a franchise based on logistical considerations, operational risk, and administrative simplicity. – said Raimon.

-Do you have the report? – said Thomas.

-Of course. – said the guy, pulling out a folder from his suitcase, which occupied the chair in front. – This is it. My recommendation is to continue with the plan of prioritizing California and those major cities. I found a curious statistic in the university database mentioning the places that consume the most fast food, and I've pinpointed them along with the available competition in the region. - said Raimon.

-I'll review them carefully. - said Thomas.

He saw a waiter bringing the takeaway order, two large pizzas, one pepperoni, and the other with meat.

-Well, sir, I'll say goodbye. I have to rush to City Bank. Have a good day. – said Raimon.

-Good luck, Raimon. – said Thomas.

-Thank you, Mr. Carson. I'm glad to see your commitment; you look happier. – said Raimon, shaking hands with Thomas. He just nodded.

-See you later, Raimon. – said Livy.

Raimon hurried with two large pizzas that he placed on the passenger seat, full of happiness. He uncovered the first pizza, took a bite-sized slice, started his car, and was already on the second pizza.

In the restaurant, Livy was amazed to meet someone more eccentric than herself. – Is he Billy's friend? – asked Ivanova.

-It's him. Don't worry; he's a good guy. Will Claudia arrive? – asked Thomas.

-I have no idea. The girl has been gloomy since her return from Europe, although that's what she wanted. But now, it seems like she hates California and loves Europe. I'll never fully understand her. – said Ivanova.

Thomas just affectionately stroked her back. – Tomorrow, we can have a family outing. It's good to take care of a teenager. Billy has been independent since he was twelve, and sometimes I wonder if that's normal. – said Thomas.

-He's an exceptional case. – said Ivanova, lowering her hand to her stomach - The little one you'll have here will be a messy one, throwing tantrums until seventeen or more. Claudia behaves like a child, had six jobs in a year, and can't get back on her feet. She's only good for photography and getting into trouble.

-She takes after her mother. – said Thomas.

-Fool. – said Ivanova, and her cell phone rang.

It was Claudia. In summary, she had things to do with some friends.

Raimon was at the traffic light after the sixth pizza and still hadn't reached the bank for the meeting. He was wearing an oversized button-down shirt and a tie with a pizza sauce stain.

-Damn it. – he said aloud, having dirtied his pants.

He finished the slice in two bites. He arrived at the bank with ten minutes to spare, enough time to clean his tie and tidy up his outfit. He brushed his teeth, straightened his clothes, and fixed his hair.

He walked to the manager's office and greeted the secretary; he had been coming and going for months.

-Mr. Linfs. – said Raimon to the general manager of the San Francisco branch.

Fun fact, this bank is special due to the large business empires around, with its big companies, it's normal for them to seek the bank for some loans.

-Oh, but Mr. Green, just in time. – said Linfs.

-Time is money, Mr. Linfs. – said Raimon, grabbing his portfolio and placing it right on the table. He opened its levers carefully. There were many papers, some in folders, and others not. Mr. Linfs paused at the expensive watch on Raimon's hand, a collector's item, a beautiful one from '75.

-So, I suppose the loan we agreed upon two months ago has been approved by the company. – said Mr. Linfs.

-Please, Mr. Linfs, I brought you a gift, a token of appreciation for your help and support to us, Lux Animation, as an emerging company. – said Raimon. There, in his portfolio, was a small box with the S.T. Dupont seal. A beautiful fountain pen with three black ink refills, along with a nice silver lighter.

This detail cost $5000, but seeing Mr. Linfs's joyful face, Raimon thanked his father for teaching him how to deal with these complicated individuals.

-Oh, wow, Mr. Green, what a pleasant surprise. – said Brien Linfs.

-I'm glad; I think it's time to start negotiating these procedures for our companies. – Raimon checked his watch; he had little time. – he said.

-Come in; I understand you must have several things to attend to. – said Mr. Linfs.

-Thank you very much, Mr. Linfs. Recently, I visited the faculty, and the dean sent his regards. – said Raimon, smoothly.

-Oh, wow, I didn't expect you to still be connected to the faculty, young man. – said Mr. Linfs.

-Sometimes, we make some donations from the company, small portions to support young entrepreneurs. – said Raimon.

Handing over the documents approving the $95 million credit, both were chatting so casually that it seemed like teatime.

-It is, I just brought some documents to get all the paperwork in order, adding the corrections. – said Raimon.

-Sure, sure, young man, let me take a look at these things. – said Mr. Linfs, scrutinizing some details of business opportunities. These papers, of course, had already been approved by lawyers and, in general, had been reviewed more than five times. - I have to visit Director Keane; it's been a long time since I took a break.

-Everything in due time; we're all busy. By the way, I saw that General Electric has risen considerably in the stock market. I think it will continue on a good path. – said Raimon.

-They've diversified their company, which I find healthy. – said Linfs, signing the papers and shaking hands with Raimon.

Even though Raimon didn't have much to do, and most likely would return to Pizza Box for another slice for Anne and Rachel. The rule is meetings under 30 minutes, enough to socialize but not too much to be awkward. Business should be conducted in a certain way, especially in meetings.

-Oh, Mr. Green, I'm glad you still consider us as the main bank. – said Mr. Linfs.

-Don't worry; there will be more opportunities for business. Our TV channel will be on the air no later than September of this year, and I'm sure it will be a resounding success. - said Raimon. - It's been a pleasure, but I have to go; business calls. -

-Of course. – said Mr. Linfs, bidding farewell to Raimon.

He just sighed and took a breath; he hated these meetings. He went down the five floors and got into his car to return to the environment he loved, the glorious Lux Animation.

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