The cost, in addition to that

of the food, is a $5 delivery fee and a customary 15 percent tip for the

mobile waiter.

"Our mobile waiters are

a cross between restaurant waiters and delivery drivers," said Oden.

"The 15 percent gratuity, which is customary if you were dining in

a restaurant, is even more greatly appreciated and earned by our waiters.

They work extremely hard and go above and beyond that of a traditional

waiter in delivering food to our customers in a timely fashion."

Virtual Takeout is a new business

investment for the former television news journalist and information technology

executive. Oden says she formulated the idea to start a restaurant delivery

service after years of living out of a suitcase. "My careers have

traditionally required a lot of traveling and many late-night working

ventures. I very rarely had time enough to sit down, let alone cook a

decent meal."

Oden says she would often jump

for joy while traveling when she discovered that an Restaurant Delivery

Service (RDS) was operating in the area in

which she was doing business.

"Like most people I love Chinese food and pizza. During those times

on the road; however, I typically just wanted an alternative to the traditional

delivery food choices that were offered. I believe most people feel as

I do, regardless of whether they are ordering delivery for business or

for pleasure."

Virtual Takeout began operating

in Fayette and Coweta counties Aug. 1 of this year. Currently the RDS

delivers for several prominent Peachtree City and Fayetteville restaurants

including Olde Mill Steakhouse, Malone's Steak and Seafood, Schlotzsky's

Deli, Valentino's and Chic'n D'Lite. "We have additional

restaurants scheduled for inclusion in our delivery network and will be

included on a release schedule. Many include large, branded, chain restaurants

and others are prestigious independents. We look forward to providing

our customer base with an enhanced dining selection."

The company believes it will

be a success mainly because of Virtual Takeout's win-win relationship-based

operating model.

"Virtual Takeout operates

with customer relationship management as the core of our business operational

processes. We believe we are offering a service to the community by delivering

delicious food, in real time, straight to the consumer's front door,"

said Oden. "The consumer wins because they can order delivery from

a variety of restaurants in one place and can receive their food, hot

and fresh, without having to leave the comfort of their home,

business or hotel room. Our

restaurants win because they receive an excellent return on their orders.

"Takeout revenue increases

without the cost of delivery overhead and the restaurant's sell to

market expands immensely. Where once, a restaurant mainly had to rely

on foot traffic, today VirtualTakeout opens a new revenue pipeline with

exceptional growth potential. Virtual Takeout offers something for everyone."

Menus are available at www.virtualtakeout.com .

The company will also e-mail or fax menus upon request by calling their

order center at (800) 431-7046.

"In today's fast

paced society, Virtual Takeout is a necessity," said Oden. "We

meet a need and we're ready to service it."

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