A Word About The Company

In May of 2002 after a year of planning, business partners Thomas J. Bowyer and Ronald Bieszczad formed a corporation that is known as BKTS Enterprises Inc. doing business as Gotti's Grinders. The initials stand for their children Brandon, Kristen, Tyler and Sara. Our dream was to develop a family restaurant that would operate in the fast casual segment of the restaurant industry that would be profitable, fun to operate and have the ability to grow in the future.

The Search for the Best

Ron and Tom spent over a year visiting and assessing the different restaurants in the industry. Our goal was to take the best of the best and incorporate it into one powerful concept. After a year of traveling the east coast and going to different trade shows the concept was born Gottis. A fast casual restaurant focused on grinders and pizza.

Why fast casual, grinders and pizza one might ask: fast casual is a new and exciting segment of the restaurant industry. The sandwich and pizza categories cater to both the lunch and dinner guests that want to get in and get out fast but want more upscale environment than traditional sub and pizza joints. We feel that we are achieving both and are excited about serving our guests and working with our Team Members.

Our First Store Location

In October 2001, the quest for the perfect location started. Many up and downs occurred over the next 9 months. Location, Location, Location was the battle cry and after 100's of sites visits and to many phone calls to count we found the perfect location for store number one. The location was close to the four corners where we had first started looking. The deal was worked in record time and a lease was signed in July 2002 at 1437 Sam's Drive in the Wal-Mart Way Crossing Center in space 124. The space 2600 square feet and on the end cap, what more could a retailer ask for.

The first store opened in February 2003. The first of many we hope and with all of our hard work and dedication our dreams will come true.

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