Name of Business:
Address: 160 Boston Tpke.
Owner: Ben Salluce is a co-owner along with Michael Zenaro and Joseph Comforti.
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Years in business: Salluce has been in this type of business for 20 years, working at Banana Joe's and then at A&R Fruite before buying Weepin' Willies.
When was the business started: Weepin' Willies has been at this location for three years. Salluce and the other co-owners bought it two years ago.
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Business Mentor: Salluce said his father, who worked 30 years at A&R Fruit, is his business mentor. Salluce started helping out there, sweeping floors, when he was 11 and then worked there for a time before becoming employed at Banana Joe's.
Quote to Live By: Salluce likes the quote, "The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary."
Reside: Shrewsbury
Family: Salluce is married and has a 5-year-old daughter.
Like best about owning/running this business: "The people, really," he said, adding that he likes seeing and chatting with familiar faces who consider Weepin' Willies a neighborhood store. "All the regulars."
Like least: Sometimes, being a business owner can be stressful, he said.
Where you see yourself five years from now: "Right here, where we're standing right now," Salluce said.
Facebook/Twitter: You can visit this business on Facebook by clicking here. Weepin' Willies also has a website.
Favorite book/movie/song: Salluce said he likes Billy Joel and his favorite movie is Goodfellas. He also enjoys hanging out with his daughter.
Advice for someone new to the business: Salluce suggests being friendly, knowing what you're doing, and doing your research.
About this column: Meet the Owner is a business feature highlighting local business owners.
