Frazoli's Restaurant Sale Becomes a Win, Win, Win, Win!

A couple of years ago, I was contacted by a local FCA leader with an interesting opportunity. A car dealer who was a big supporter of the FCA chapter had recently purchased a Fazoli's Restaurant building that had closed. Needing to clear all of the restaurant equipment out in order to expand his dealership, the owner offered all of the equipment to the local FCA for their ministry, but they had only two weeks to remove the items. When we received the call about this opportunity, I contacted a group that were experts in liquidating warehouses and grocery stores and asked if they could bring a crew to this town and have a quick 5-day sale. They were able to come to town, advertise locally, and sell all of the tables, ovens and equipment in the restaurant. They were even able to sell the 15' walk-in freezer that was attached to the building. After all of the cost, over $3,000 was given to the local FCA chapter to further its ministry.

What I love about inventory donations given for God's work is that everyone wins! The donor wins because he is able to help his favorite charity and get the items removed so he can remodel. The liquidator company wins because they are able to make a profit for their work while at the same time help benefit a local ministry. And the charity wins because they are able to receive funding and not have to become liquidators. FCA is very good at Bible studies and sports camps, not restaurant equipment liquidation.