Rants over wants…
December 22, 2008
I am totally pissed off now. I am disappointed with my boss for his inconsistencies. I can blame him though, as he is Korean and I need to understand that we are a Korean-funded start-up company. Hence, we need to submit to the regulations of the culture he was raised and that of our investors.
Still, I can’t help but rant now. I know that I have my share of inconsistencies. I try to avoid being one. But when I am aware that I am being incosistent, I am diplomatic about the issue especially when my associates are involved. Shallow as it may look like, but certain issues should be resolved no matter how substantial it is. Read: substanstial not irrelevant.
I believe that I have complimentary leadership skills with my boss. He is authoritative while I am people-oriented. We have one unified goal but getting to that goal is another story. Sometimes, we debate on issues. What is good is, we end up in a compromise most of the time. In rare times, I need to submit to his authority. Afterall, I am just his employee.
But this is the only time, I think I am right but felt helpless. Certain things I am fighting for the sake of my associates but my boss rejected the idea only after sometime when negotiations and huggling already took place. I felt that my word was on the line. That I need to bite the bullet and admit to my associates that I was wrong. That there was a miscommunication within the management. Sadly, I am part of this management.
Well, I expect my people to understand me. But I cannot undo the fact that my words could not be trusted by them all the time. I have to earn their trust and loyalty again.
Finally, I should learn a lesson or two from this experience which I have yet to unravel. For now, I need to be more focused with my job at any given circumstance.
Two Two at a Glance!
November 17, 2008
few months of preparation
several months of sleepless nights
22 days of store construction
4 days of training from Korean Head Office Trainer
17 days of selling fried chicken
17 days of working straight from 11am – 2am
431 orders of chicken served
455 bottles of Beer sold
134 bottles of Soju served
10 friends visited and enjoyed Two Two
Hundreds of Korean customers ate here
8 service crew members
1 yaya for me
4 Korean partners
1 Filipino key person
Two Two Fried Chicken
8101 Pearl Plaza
Love our fried chicken two two times more!
Korea’s Favorite Fried Chicken has landed!
November 8, 2008
Tired Tired at TwoTwo
October 28, 2008
With less than a week before the soft opening of TwoTwo Fried Chicken Restaurant, I am beggining to feel the stress and pressure. High expectations are placed on TwoTwo. Would it conquer the Philippine market when in fact no Korean Restaurant has become everyone’s favorite? Looking at the menu and the plans in-store, I hope to challenge this truth. For now, I need to overcome the tiredness… I just hope I don’t burn out.
The Kingdom has evolved…
June 12, 2008
The king’s Menu
May 27, 2008
The king should be proud…
May 23, 2008
….somehow and myself included. Yesterday, a professional-looking lady approached one of our sales crew at Ice Cream King. She asked innocently if we are available for franchising. Upon hearing this great news, I just smiled. But it was only last night that I was able to contemplate that scene. Ice Cream King, indeed, is marketable. I can’t help but to be very proud of the concept of Ice Cream King.
Just want to share…. My real name is Reyginald, from my father’s name which is Reynaldo and both our names pertain to kingship. Yes, I cannot name our shop as Ice Cream Reggie but it did not cross my mind until last night. I have always owned Ice Cream King as if it’s my own business. Starting today, I will not just own it, I am the Ice Cream King! (Thanks to my boss from my previous company who always reminds his associates on being the soul of the brand.)
Students from UA&P ask if I am the owner of Ice Cream King when they see me at the shop. My standard reply is,”No, I am just employed here.” The next time I am asked, my reply would be “Yes and I have a Korean business partner.”


















