Frequently Asked Questions Have more questions? We probably have the answer here. Food, Menu and "Make and Take" or Meal Prep Process Money Matters About Dinner by the Dozen   About Dinner by the Dozen Q: Who is behind Dinner by the Dozen? A: Dinner by the Dozen was started by Sole Mingo-Ordóñez, a graduate from Cornell University's Hotel School and the Professional Culinary Program at the Culinary School of the Rockies. She has also taken culinary classes at schools in Napa, Paris, Lausanne (Switzerland) and Buenos Aires (Argentina). So, she knows a couple of things about food... However, she has 2 little kids so she also knows a lot about the need to cook good everyday food, FAST! Q: Are you a franchise? A: Dinner by the Dozen is an individual store, independent of any chains, located in Lafayette, Colorado.  And although we receive requests all the time, we are not franchising our concept.  Some people have liked our name so much that they've opened stores in other states with similar names (Dinners by the Dozen, Dinner by the Dozens, etc) - imitation is the biggest form of flattery...  We are not affiliated with any of them and we cannot vouch for the quality of their food or service. Q: When did you open? A: Dinner by the Dozen opened its doors in May 2004, and that makes us an old timer in the "make and take" or meal prep industry in Colorado. Q: Where is your kitchen? A: Dinner by the Dozen operates out of our kitchen at 1280 Centaur Village Drive, Suite 4 in Lafayette, Colorado 80026. It has easy access to US Highway 36 (Boulder-Denver corridor), South Boulder Rd, the Northway Parkway (E-470 continuation) and US Highway 287. See map and directions. Q: Do you rent your kitchen to other businesses? A: Yes! We have a fully licensed kitchen that we rent to other businesses when we are not using it. We have a 4-burner range, full oven, convection oven, refrigeration, freeze space and all the necessary sinks. Email us for more info. Q: How does your REWARDS program work? A: As of February 14, 2008 we are no longer able to offer our generous rewards program. We keep this info here for reference purposes only. To express our appreciation to our regular customers who have helped our business grow, and to those who hope to see us grow, Dinner by the Dozen created a very generous Rewards program.  Each time you sign up and pay for 12 meals, you will receive one punch. Once you’ve completed 6 punches, you’ll receive 6 free meals at your next 12-meal session! (value $113.50 + tax, since it's half of the $227 you'd pay for 12 meals). Your card is kept here so you’ll never forget and we’ll keep track and let you know when it’s time for our freebies! Please note: No punches given for 6-meals purchased Our rewards program is designed to encourage people to sign up for 12 meals per person.  Although some of our customers sign up together “collectively” and complete “12 meals”, we cannot provide a “collective punch” card  at this time. Thank you for your understanding. One certificate for 6 free meals per calendar year per customer We reserve the right to cancel or modify our Rewards program at any time, for any reason.