Dating Service News

"Mentioned in national publications such as the Wall Street Journal and People Magazine, [the dating service] It’s Just Lunch (IJL) began revolutionizing first introductions between busy professionals in 1992. A recent addition to the Birmingham singles community, IJL's date specialists are seriously committed to acquainting their high quality clientele."

"'A first date is like an interview,' says Kimberlee Brandt, franchise owner of the local It's Just Lunch dating service. 'You can learn a lot about a person after just an hour together.' She suggest looking at how your date treats the wait staff."

"'Valentine's is about romance. If you have been dating for awhile, you are going to want to spend an evening with each other. Therefore, lunch and breakfast send the wrong message.' That's advice from a woman whose business is lunch. Christine McLean runs Alabama locations of It's Just Lunch, a dating service that caters to professionals. To stay out of the doghouse, one could consider the options in her new book. McLean and her IJL cohorts scoured Birmingham and Huntsville for places to take the one you love. Or like a little bit."

"In the book, The It's Just Lunch Guide to Dating in America, several Birmingham area spots are listed among the best of America's dating locales. Birmingham's Doo Dah Day is listed first among the nation's top 10 'best flirting opportunities.'"

"Many singles who run their own firms...work so much they don't have time to find a mate -- and often without someone waiting on the other side of the dinner table (or bed), there's no incentive to shut down the computer and go home. One increasingly attractive option is outsourcing the task to matchmaking services. It's Just Lunch- It plans everything, down to when and where you meet. What happens: Once staff members find a good match, they'll tell you about your date, coordinate your schedules, and select a nice spot for lunch or drinks. You take it from there -- continue dating that person or ask the staff for someone more outgoing, taller, etc."

"It’s Just Lunch International LLC, the premier dating service for busy professionals, grew by over 30% in 2004 for the fourth straight year. In 2004, It’s Just Lunch grew not only domestically, but also opened its first international locations in Toronto and Singapore and will open its first location in the Caribbean, in the Dominican Republic, in the Spring of 2005. It’s Just Lunch now has over 75 locations worldwide and plans to open an additional 10 international locations this year, in addition to 10 new domestic locations. "

"...A dating service is trying to revolutionize the blind date. It's Just Lunch! offers clients a chance to get acquainted over lunch. The firm does all the work, making reservations, clearing the matches with customers. All couples have to do is show up."

"There had to be a civilized and convenient way to meet potential partners. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a dating service that arranged prescreened lunch dates for busy professionals? Her clients are highly educated: About 95% graduated from college, and 80% have post-graduate degrees."

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