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Property / number of stores

Amount	9
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Property / number of stores: 9 / rank

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Property / number of stores: 9 / qualifier

point in time: October 1998

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Property / number of stores: 9 / qualifier

scope: Madison-area stores

Property / number of stores: 9 / reference

stated in: Pizzerias (continued, 'Page 31') (CT, 29 Oct 1998, p. 114)
quotation: 4556 Monona Dr. '(8 other locations)'

Property / research note

May 1998 licenses (all agent Wayne Mosley): beer at 1618 W. Beltline, 4556 Monona Dr., 4002 E. Washington, 3001 N. Sherman, 4 West Towne Mall, 206 Westgate Mall and 651 State St.; liquor and beer at 7952 Tree Lane. About 225 Rocky Rococo pizzas made the 1,000-pound 'World's Largest Wisconsin Cheese Pizza' at the State Fair on Aug. 6, 1998.

Property / research note: May 1998 licenses (all agent Wayne Mosley): beer at 1618 W. Beltline, 4556 Monona Dr., 4002 E. Washington, 3001 N. Sherman, 4 West Towne Mall, 206 Westgate Mall and 651 State St.; liquor and beer at 7952 Tree Lane. About 225 Rocky Rococo pizzas made the 1,000-pound 'World's Largest Wisconsin Cheese Pizza' at the State Fair on Aug. 6, 1998. / rank

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stated in: City of Madison license applications, June 2, 1998 (Ray Fisher, city clerk; published May 25–27) (CT, 26 May 1998, p. 4–5)

stated in: Pizzerias swallow hard when they say cheese: competition has delayed passing on higher costs (WSJ, 7 Aug 1998, p. 1)

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Property / number of stores

Amount	15
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Property / number of stores: 15 / rank

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Property / number of stores: 15 / qualifier

point in time: July 1997

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Property / number of stores: 15 / qualifier

scope: all stores

Property / number of stores: 15 / reference

stated in: Rocky's opens in Westgate, Baraboo — Madison chain closes pizzerias at two other locations in the city (WSJ, 9 Jul 1997, p. 19)
quotation: the two new restaurants are the 14th and 15th

Property / research note

In July 1997 First Madco (Wayne Mosley and Roger Brown) ran Rocky Rococo restaurants in Madison, Baraboo, La Crosse and Wisconsin Dells; Mosley said remodeling would 'keep us in business at least another 25 years or so'. Its 7952 Tree Lane license agent was Mosley.

Property / research note: In July 1997 First Madco (Wayne Mosley and Roger Brown) ran Rocky Rococo restaurants in Madison, Baraboo, La Crosse and Wisconsin Dells; Mosley said remodeling would 'keep us in business at least another 25 years or so'. Its 7952 Tree Lane license agent was Mosley. / rank

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stated in: Rocky's opens in Westgate, Baraboo — Madison chain closes pizzerias at two other locations in the city (WSJ, 9 Jul 1997, p. 19)

stated in: City of Madison license list, May 1997 (CT, 27 May 1997, p. 19)

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Property / associated person

Wayne Mosley

Property / associated person: Wayne Mosley / rank

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Property / associated person: Wayne Mosley / qualifier

role: license agent

Property / associated person: Wayne Mosley / qualifier

point in time: 1996Timestamp+1996-00-00T00:00:00Z
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Property / associated person: Wayne Mosley / reference

stated in: City of Madison license list, May 1996 (CT, 27 May 1996, p. 5)

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Property / associated person

Steve Guyette

Property / associated person: Steve Guyette / rank

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Property / associated person: Steve Guyette / qualifier

role: executive

Property / associated person: Steve Guyette / qualifier

point in time: January 1995Timestamp+1995-01-00T00:00:00Z
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Property / associated person: Steve Guyette / reference

stated in: Rocky Rococo help-wanted: apply at Rocky Rococo's Party Pizzeria, 7952 Tree Lane (829-1444); management applicants to Steve Guyette, Director of Operations, First Madco, Inc. dba Rocky Rococo Restaurants, 5712 Odana Road (WSJ, 22 Jan 1995, p. 81)

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Dan Ironmonger

Property / associated person: Dan Ironmonger / rank

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Property / associated person: Dan Ironmonger / qualifier

role: manager

Property / associated person: Dan Ironmonger / qualifier

point in time: October 1995Timestamp+1995-10-00T00:00:00Z
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Property / associated person: Dan Ironmonger / reference

stated in: Rocky Rococo management ad: 'We're celebrating over 20 years of quality in our hometown of Madison' — base salary $15–25,000; resumes to Dan Ironmonger, Area Supervisor, First Madco, Inc. dba Rocky Rococo Restaurants, 5712… (WSJ, 22 Oct 1995, p. 82)

Property / associated person

Wayne Mosley

Property / associated person: Wayne Mosley / rank

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Property / associated person: Wayne Mosley / qualifier

role: license agent

Property / associated person: Wayne Mosley / qualifier

point in time: 1995Timestamp+1995-00-00T00:00:00Z
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Property / associated person: Wayne Mosley / reference

stated in: City of Madison license list, May 1995 (CT, 25 May 1995, p. 20)

Property / research note

In 1995 First Madco recruited managers for Madison, Rockford, Ill., and the Wisconsin Dells from its 5712 Odana Rd. office, and in Oct. advertised 'over 20 years of quality in our hometown of Madison'.

Property / research note: In 1995 First Madco recruited managers for Madison, Rockford, Ill., and the Wisconsin Dells from its 5712 Odana Rd. office, and in Oct. advertised 'over 20 years of quality in our hometown of Madison'. / rank

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stated in: 'Rocky Rococo now has openings in the Rockford, Illinois and Madison area for Assistant Managers and Shift Supervisors' (First Madco, 5712 Odana Rd.); Pizzeria Uno West hiring at 7601 Mineral Point Rd. 'between West Towne … (WSJ, 19 Mar 1995, p. 86)

stated in: Rocky Rococo management ad: 'We're celebrating over 20 years of quality in our hometown of Madison' — base salary $15–25,000; resumes to Dan Ironmonger, Area Supervisor, First Madco, Inc. dba Rocky Rococo Restaurants, 5712… (WSJ, 22 Oct 1995, p. 82)

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		Office c/o Donald Adkins, 5712 Odana Rd., in June 1994.
	Property / research note: Office c/o Donald Adkins, 5712 Odana Rd., in June 1994. / rank
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	Property / research note: Office c/o Donald Adkins, 5712 Odana Rd., in June 1994. / reference
		stated in: Rocky Rococo hourly positions at 694 S. Whitney Way (273-1227), 1618 W. Beltline Hwy (251-0304) and 3001 N. Sherman Ave (244-3482), 'or send resume to: First Madco, Inc. dba Rocky Rococo Restaurants, c/o Donald Adkins, 571… (WSJ, 19 Jun 1994, p. 74)

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		Styled FMI, doing business as Rocky Rococo Restaurants, in 1992 (17 restaurants, 400 employees, $12 million sales); opened its 18th, the Tree Lane Party Pizzeria, in Aug. 1992.
	Property / research note: Styled FMI, doing business as Rocky Rococo Restaurants, in 1992 (17 restaurants, 400 employees, $12 million sales); opened its 18th, the Tree Lane Party Pizzeria, in Aug. 1992. / rank
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	Property / research note: Styled FMI, doing business as Rocky Rococo Restaurants, in 1992 (17 restaurants, 400 employees, $12 million sales); opened its 18th, the Tree Lane Party Pizzeria, in Aug. 1992. / reference
		stated in: A big slice of success (WSJ, 27 Feb 1992, p. 39–40)
	Property / research note: Styled FMI, doing business as Rocky Rococo Restaurants, in 1992 (17 restaurants, 400 employees, $12 million sales); opened its 18th, the Tree Lane Party Pizzeria, in Aug. 1992. / reference
		stated in: New Rococo's to offer pizza with a twist (CT, 26 Jun 1992, p. 11)

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		Rocky Rococo Corp. sued First Madco in Waukesha County on March 25, 2010, over whether the renewed franchise agreements kept First Madco's exclusive territory (Dane, Columbia, Iowa, Lafayette, Marquette, Richland, Sauk and Juneau counties). First Madco was spun off in 1987 with nine franchised restaurants in return for Rocky Rococo stock. "A dispute among friends" — Roger Brown.
	Property / research note: Rocky Rococo Corp. sued First Madco in Waukesha County on March 25, 2010, over whether the renewed franchise agreements kept First Madco's exclusive territory (Dane, Columbia, Iowa, Lafayette, Marquette, Richland, Sauk and Juneau counties). First Madco was spun off in 1987 with nine franchised restaurants in return for Rocky Rococo stock. "A dispute among friends" — Roger Brown. / rank
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	Property / research note: Rocky Rococo Corp. sued First Madco in Waukesha County on March 25, 2010, over whether the renewed franchise agreements kept First Madco's exclusive territory (Dane, Columbia, Iowa, Lafayette, Marquette, Richland, Sauk and Juneau counties). First Madco was spun off in 1987 with nine franchised restaurants in return for Rocky Rococo stock. "A dispute among friends" — Roger Brown. / reference
		stated in: Rocky Rococo sues Madison franchisee (madison.com, 8 Apr 2010)
	Property / research note
		Advertised its stores as "Rocky's in Madison" (rockysmadison.com) with weekly lunch specials such as the Motheroni Super Slice (2010) and a free Sunday State Journal with any whole pizza on football Sundays (2012).
	Property / research note: Advertised its stores as "Rocky's in Madison" (rockysmadison.com) with weekly lunch specials such as the Motheroni Super Slice (2010) and a free Sunday State Journal with any whole pizza on football Sundays (2012). / rank
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	Property / research note: Advertised its stores as "Rocky's in Madison" (rockysmadison.com) with weekly lunch specials such as the Motheroni Super Slice (2010) and a free Sunday State Journal with any whole pizza on football Sundays (2012). / reference
		stated in: Rocky Rococo advertisement: "Only at Rocky's in Madison, www.rockysmadison.com" (CT, 13 May 2010, p. 7)
	Property / research note: Advertised its stores as "Rocky's in Madison" (rockysmadison.com) with weekly lunch specials such as the Motheroni Super Slice (2010) and a free Sunday State Journal with any whole pizza on football Sundays (2012). / reference
		stated in: Rocky Rococo "Football Sundays" advertisement: a free Sunday State Journal with any whole pizza at Madison stores (CT, 6 Dec 2012, p. 26)

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