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Farmington business expansion proves successful by Laura Adelmann
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Judging by customer reaction, a take-out pizza business’s renovation in downtown Farmington could be described as a transformation. “One of our regular customers came in, opened the door and said ‘Can you tell me where Pizza Man moved to?’ ” said Ed Endres, one of the owners of the restaurant now called Pizza Man Bar and Grill. This summer, Endres and his business partner Phylicia Schindler, both of Farmington, expanded the menu and oversaw significant interior and exterior building upgrades. Since adding the dine-in option, Endres said business has increased 40 percent, and the staff has grown from 14 people to 23. Building improvements include an expanded brick storefront, 14-foot ceilings, a full bar and 1,000-square-foot dining area. Behind the
restaurant is a new fenced outdoor patio dining area built to accommodate up to 28 people. Endres said they had planned to add a dining area and expand for the last five years, but the economy forced them to wait. “We feel that the economy is starting to loosen a little bit,” Endres said, who added they worked closely with Vermillion Bank to make the expansion possible. Pizza Man Bar and Grill’s menu now includes hamburgers, meatloaf, chicken tenders, barbecue wings, pizza, chicken alfredo and spaghetti, salads and calzones. “I’m happy to see any business expand in Farmington,” said Farmington Mayor Todd Larson, also the Economic Development
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Authority chair. “Pizza Man has been a staple of downtown for quite some time, and it’s nice to see not only the building expanding, but his menu expanding.” Endres said it has been a fun project to work on and city staff has been helpful. “It gives us great pride to be part of the town,” Endres said. “They have really supported us.” Farmington City Council Member and former EDA Chair Jason Bartholomay said the restaurant expansion is a great example of how businesses can thrive in Farmington with hard work and dedication. “In my opinion, it is these successes that will bring more development to Farmington,” Bartholomay said. Laura Adelmann is at laura.adelmann@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.
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Business partners Ed Endres and Phylicia Schindler recently upgraded Pizza Man Bar and Grill, adding a dining area, bar and back patio that seats up to 28 guests. JENNY WOODS AN STACEY ACKERM MILLER ANDREW
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