It's Just Lunch

I've been single for four years and an IJL client for about months I've tried almost every other service available, and none can match IJL's track record for providing high quality introductions of like minded people While I haven't been able to find, date and establish the long term relationship I'm interested in, I've had several near misses and have met a bunch of interesting people Bare in mind I'm not saying that every introduction has been perfect, we can all be off occasionally or have a bad evening from time to time IJL has been able to provide roughly 1-opportunities per month The restaurants that IJL chooses is almost always a fantastic choice I've decided to use several of them as places to take *** or family members, even though before the date, I'd never heard of half of themThe service is far from perfect, two complaints about the service I would raise would be the lack of transparency around the content of their database, the other would be about the lack of understanding the staff have regarding basic DC logistics On the first issue I'd like to know more about the contents of their client database, mostly trends and statistics, simple demographic/censuses type data How many clients do they have in Fairfax, Loudoun, Etc Living and working in Loudoun County, I'm often puzzled by the frequency of dates that I'm set up for in Montgomary County and further away verses matches that are closer to home in either Loudoun or Fairfax The other issue is that sometimes the IJL staff that sets up the date don't always under the geography or the physics of the beltway A great example would be of a date they set me up on, the restaurant we met at was roughly three minutes away from my office in Herndon, next to Dulles airport,, which is also really close to home My date on the other hand worked at the Pentagon, lived in Woodbridge During dinner she told me that she hadn't ever had a date in Herndon prior to this date, as Herndon was more than sixty minutes outside of her areas of operations, on a good day After dinner I had a ten minute ride home, she had a ninty minute drive home

Although the service is fairly expensive, IJL delivers on their promiseThe staff is knowledgeable, courteous and professionalThe first date on which they set me up turned out to be an excellent matchThe process was simple and trouble-free, all details were taken care of by IJLThe staff did a thorough, in-person interview with me, addressed all my concerns and identified a match that felt right from the get-goThese folks know their business and do it well

I am very pleased with IJL The Milwaukee team has to date done an amazing job introducing me to women with highly diverse backgrounds The system is unique and fun!

It's very early in the process for me; however my impression of Chelsea is that she is kind and capableI don't have enough experience yet if I would recommend IJL to others I only went on one date so far

IJL is a great companyThey really listen to your feedback after each date and try to find matches that fit into what you wantThey pack your schedule with datesWhen I signed up I expected a date or two every couple weeksThey had matches for me where I was meeting people 3-times a weekI loved that I got to call and provide my feedback after each date, and they seemed genuinely excited to know how things wentI can't say that I have found love yet, but I have met a great guy through them and I would not have met him without them

My experience with IJLhas been nothing short of amazingThe process was a lot of fun meeting new people, going new places and finding a little bit about myself alsoThe people from IJL were great came up with a person the I would have never met on my ownThe girl I was lucky enough to meet is such a great person and we have so much fun togetherThe night we met I would have never thought we would become as close as we are and love each other so muchLife is an incredible journey I am just so thankful that I am lucky enough to share it with ***She is for sure the best part of meIf it wasn't for IJL I would have never meet her and so for that I thank you

The team at IJL is fabulous!! The best customer service!! Love working with the office!

In February, I looked myself in the mirror and decided it was time for me to start datingI was approaching six months out of my previous relationship, and I was ready to "put myself out there."
Online dating did not appeal to meI don't want to be on a computer when I'm at home, and I honesty found exhausting the prospect of spending time online trying to decipher winks, smiles, and nods - or weighing the pros and cons of answering one-line emails with something substantive in hopes of an engaging conversationDon't even get me started with the burden of creating an online profileWas I going to spend time figuring out which artful constellation of selfies might best represent the Real Me? NoI also wanted to do better with datingTo be perfectly honest, I felt out of practice, and I also felt ill-equippedI had a sense of the type of person I wanted to be with, but if history is any indication: I don't choose wellSoEnter IJLI love working with themI probably go on an average of two dates per month, and all that is required of me are conversations about my availability, and my willingness to take a few minutes and provide honest feedback after each dateThe staff are extremely helpful, very courteous, and fun to work withHave I met my soul mate? NoNot yet ;) But I have met some truly fantastic people, and working with IJL has been truly an awesome experienceI get to experience new restaurants in the DC area; I get the opportunity to go out with someone and present my best selfI get to meet someone over drinks and learn something new, with no expectations about how it should turn out or needs to turn out or might turn outIt's an exercise in being in the moment, and it's an exercise in being open to whatever happens

Caprice *** was a pleasure to work with She listened to what I wanted and always went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable She was easy to talk to and never made me feel uneasy Her matches were pretty good, and I recommend working with her if you are interested!

For me I think this service is a good fitThey do a profile on you, arrange all the dates, make the reservationsAll I had to do was show up and be myselfEvery date I went on was goodIf I liked them at the end of a blind date I just simply asked if they would like to go out againSo all you 45-year old guys sign up you will not be disappointedThe only problem I have is the costIt is what I consider very expensive, but I am new to the whole dating thingI must say if you are a middle age man looking for a middle age women you will have no problemsI just put a hold on my membership because I met a very nice women on my 2nd dateI still dated for a couple of weeks after we met 6-dates altogether on IJLBut I have decided to give this relationship a trySo was it worth what I paid? We will see!!!
On the down side I think the IJL folks should pay a little more attention to the women clients, most I talked with were not happy with the communicationBut I felt like I got very good service from a number of the ladies at IJLNicole was who I talked with the mostAlthough I didn't like her at first I think we really have a great relationship nowNot even sure why I didn't like her at firstThanks Nicole, you are awesome!
Over all I personally would and do recommend IJLI hope everything works out with my new relationship, but if not I will be back!

I joined IJL when I moved from out-of-state I was looking for the adventure of dating, without the risk I wanted none of the work of finding matches and all the benefits IJL has deliveredThese experienced and efficient agents have taken care of the details and provided a variety of blind dates in a short amount of time I show up, enjoy a drink with a like-minded individual and then we determine the next step It’s easy, fun, private and safe

I have had a good time with It's Just LunchWith meeting new people and getting out of my comfort zone, to going to new restaurants I may have not even known about

Client was contacted and requested Thursday, October as the best day to reach herThis email from the Revdex.com arrived today, Wednesday October late afternoon after our call to client was already made.
Thank you!

I have been very pleased with the service that It's Just Lunch has provided to me They spent a lot of time with me upfront discussing my interests and goals, and I feel all my matches have been aligned with the game plan we developed I have met some truly wonderful and interesting women*** has been absolutely terrific in keeping me informed, sending reminders, you name it She is genuine, caring, and supportive Really she's the main reason I feel so positive about IJL!
If you are interested in finding a partner to help you navigate the dating world and make good choices that truly meet your needs, I definitely recommend IJL

I love IJL because of the outstanding customer service and the prompt responses to questions and inquiries about the whole matchmaking experience! I have had wonderfully productive, heartfelt, and encouraging discussions with Sandra, Nicole, Kim, and Lucy in the Washington, D.CofficeIt is very obvious that they really care about their clients and wholeheartedly want them to find "the one"! By the way, to have the coordinators not just find high-quality matches on your behalf, but to also make the reservations and set up lunch and dinner meetings at the best restaurants in town makes me extremely grateful that I joined this terrific service!

We have attempted to contact *** twice yesterday. Both times she was unable to talk, but she told Sarah that she would be available day in the morning. We take customer service seriously and want to make sure that ***'s issues are addressed. IJL has been in business for years and we have many happy and successful clients. ***'s has never been on a date and we can not control any client's actions. We look forward to speaking with *** today

It’s Just Lunch listens The matchmakers are intuitive -- the matchmakers and coordinators listen – their matching process takes in to account who you’ve met and they are able to focus in on the best next people to meet, based on client feedback I have met several very different women, and I like how there is time to find out if there is mutual attraction – and sometimes that mutual attraction takes time – and the hour for either drinks or lunch is right for a start Mutual attraction is much, much more than just a Tinder swipe …and matchmaking takes time – much of the exploration is how the matchmakers listen and are able to hone in on the right person --- often they seem to know more about who is best than I’ve been able to express I’m pleased to know they are helping me get to a point where I know “the One,” can be found, and I can be her “the One,” at the same time The secret to the success of this method is that that hour gives both sides opportunity know someone and to listen --- and they listen, for it is clear feedback from both sides of the meetings helps IJL hone in to create that match I’m confident that I’ll find the right person Each new date gets better as I know we are close

I think the business idea is a great idea for Milwaukee! I think the implementation needs a bit of work, but it has the potential to be amazingThe matchmakers are very pleasant to work withI think a little more depth is needed for matching, and longer in person interviews to really get to know the clientsIt seemed a bit superficial, but has great potential

June 2, 2015It's Just Lunch (IJL) is a dating service for busy professionalsWe specialize in setting pressure-free first dates for our clientsAfter determining that we can accept a client, we offer a few different membership optionsIn this case, *** *** opted for our 3-month
membership for $2495.00.On March 26, 2015, *** *** signed a contract to become a member of It's Just Lunch as she electronically signed, initialed, and provided her driver’s license number for a validly executed contract in the District of Columbia while speaking with her MatchmakerOn this date, *** *** also provided us with her credit card information and became a client of It’s Just LunchA highlighted copy of her signed contract is attached for review,At the time of enrollment, she set seven parameters for the men she wanted to meet, as follows:1) Age: 45-2) Marital Status: Doesn't Matter
3) Ethnicity: Doesn't Matter
4) Smoke: No
5) Education: Doesn't Matter
6) Religion: Doesn't Matter
7) Children: Doesn't Matter
Based on these seven parameters, we felt confident in accepting *** *** as a client since we have many appropriate matches that fit these characteristicsHer contract reiterates that it “contains the entire agreement of the parties, an communications, oral or written, are without force and effect as it is the specific intent of the parties that this Agreement alone sets fourth the terms on which the parties have mutually agreed.” There are no other parameters or agreements made outside of what has specifically been referenced above*** *** was accepted as a client of It's Just Lunch based on the parameters she gave at the time of interview, which as stated above, indicated she was open to dating men ages 45-We cannot accept everyone as a client so the importance of these parameters is discussed in her contract as “IJL accepts Client based upon Client’s parameters at time of enrollment.” Just to clarify, these are the only parameters we match based on are the seven listed above*** *** claims she was told she would hear about her date the day after joining but that never happenedHowever, after signing her contract on 3/26/15, *** *** was contacted by our Director of Operations the following day on 3/27/to welcome her to It's Just Lunch and get her startedWe did not hear back from *** *** during business hours that day*** *** returned our call after office hours on 3/27/15, which was a FridayOur Director of Operations called her on the following business day, Monday 3/30/and then spoke with her to welcome her to It's Just Lunch and tell her about her first match, TomWe obtained her availability and began scheduling the date*** *** had travel scheduled from 4/3-4/and we ultimately scheduled her first date with *** for 4/20/at 7:15pm for *** *** and *** in Bethesda, MD*** *** states in her complaint that the date was scheduled in DC, and we would like to clarify that the date was originally scheduled in DC, but we rescheduled it more conveniently in Bethesda, MD and that is where the pair metAs a courtesy, we also extended the start date of her month membership to the day of her first date with Tom so she wouldn’t miss out on any time*** *** indicates she had questions and did not hear from our office until days later and indicates there was a separate occasion where she left multiple voicemails but did not receive a responseWe have no record of this and request additional information as to when she left these messages so we can better address her concernsOur policy is to return all calls within hours (weekends excluded as the office is closed) and we keep meticulous recordsIt is a priority to us to answer any client questions and provide an enjoyable dating experience as best we canI personally met with *** *** the following day, 4/21/however, she claims it was a few days laterShe reports in her claim that her first date was “fine, but a total bore” however she indicated to me that they spent about hours together, she loved his age, thought he dressed well, was fit, smart, and niceShe wasn’t certain there was chemistry, but reported they exchanged information and he picked up the tabShe also indicated he had texted her and she planned on seeing him again*** *** reports we misrepresented her match to her and that we got both their information wrongWe are requesting more information regarding this claim so we can better address itThe information we share with other clients is the information they report to usWe discussed *** ***’s profile in greater detail during our meeting, but she did not indicate that any information we had was inaccurateWe simply reviewed her title as “Managing Director” and she indicated she would prefer we represent her as an “executive with a large consulting firm.” We also delved further into her interests and discussed her love of outdoor activities (especially skiing)She shared that she used to teach skiing and both her children are expert skiersShe also indicated she would love to travel more and climb MtKilimanjaroIn our conversations she did not indicate that we had any information about her*** *** claims our meeting appeared to be rushed, worthless, and meaninglessHowever, I spent minutes with her where we discussed her feedback on her first date in great detailThis is essential to the matchmaking process We also discussed her passions and wishes, traits she would like us to focus on moving forward, and her profileWe also obtained a copy of her driver's license as we do with all our clients and she met her Dating ConsultantThis meeting is essential as we meet all clients in personIt allows us to better understand them, see how they carry themselves, review their experience thus far, and verify they are who they have represented themselves to be*** *** claims I asked irrelevant questions and didn’t seem to understand her answers, however the questions I asked are essential to the matchmaking process and I have clear notes on what she reported to meShe also claims I did not develop rapport with her, but through the minutes we spent together, we spoke in great detail, laughed, and truly seemed to have a great meetingDuring the meeting, we also discussed her passion for lifelong learning, exploring, skiing, and trying new thingsShe indicated she would love to meet someone who also can appreciate these values and can keep upShe made no inquiries about a refund and in fact, seemed to have had a good first date and we ended the meeting looking forward to her next match and parting with a smileI was looking forward to continuing to work with *** *** as one of our clients so I was truly taken aback when we received her next call*** *** claims she called our Director of Operations two days later and claims she had been a member for less than a weekWe were surprised to receive a phone call from *** *** on 4/30/(days later) requesting a full refundWhen our Director of Operations attempted to better understand why *** *** had such a change of heart, she stated that she simply wanted a full refund and threatened to blog about us if she did not receive itShe indicated she would contest the charge with her credit card company*** *** claims she did not receive a response for a week, but our Director of Operations then followed up with her on 5/and again on 5/4, leaving messages both times in an attempt to better understand why she was seeking a refund so we could resolve the issueWe then received two messages from *** *** on Saturday, 5/indicating she didn’t want to talk to us and felt she didn't have to explain why she wants a refundShe indicated she refused to talk to us and again, threatened to blog about us and stated she didn't want us to call her anymore unless we were calling to tell her we had processed a full refundShe also indicated she was contesting the charge with her credit card company and would have her attorney contact usIn her message to our Director of Operations, she also threatened to “blog everywhere in addition to coming after you” and reiterated she did not want us to call her unless we had processed a full refund.
After listening to *** ***’s messages on Monday, 5/and respecting her request, I sent her a letterThis letter is attached for your reviewIn this letter, I requested a phone conversation so I might better be able to understand her concerns and resolve them for her, and also referred her back to our contract which states, “This personal services agreement is non-assignablenon-transferable, non-cancelable, and non-refundable.”We then received a voicemail from *** *** on 5/in which she stated she felt the service was poor and wanted a refundShe also indicated her attorney would be contacting usWe left her messages on 5/and 5/19, but she has yet to return our calls*** *** indicates in her claim she feels our service is atrocious, not attentive or personal, and states she is disgusted with our productWe are truly baffled by her claims and response as her Matchmaker conducted an in-depth interview with her, matched her carefully, we took time welcoming her to our program and reviewing how the entire process works, we planned her date, reminded her about it, made the reservation, and then I personally met with her the following day for minutesAgain, in this meeting, I reviewed her feedback and experience thus far and at that point, she made no complaints or indication she felt the service was poor, inattentive, or not as personal as she expectedShe certainly also did not indicate she felt we were a scam or terrible peopleIn fact, we truly seemed to have a great time together talking, reviewing her experience, and getting to know her betterWe are requesting further information regarding these claims so we can better address them*** *** claims we don't want to keep her as a member, we just want to steal her money, but this is absolutely untrueWe are selective with who we accept as a member and only take on clients we feel we can truly deliver our service to and introduce them to great matchesWe simply want to deliver the remainder of what *** *** hired us to deliver-qualified matches and datesOur goal is deliver an exceptional experience to each one of our clients and introduce them to other local singles they wouldn’t have met any other wayWhile we can’t guarantee chemistry (as our attached contract indicates), we want to do all we can to set our clients up for success and make dating easier for themThis is our goal for *** *** tooThat being said, in an effort to resolve this complaint, we would like to introduce *** *** to the other gentlemen we have in mind for her and are willing to extend her membership a month so she doesn’t miss out on the time she did not use in MayI truly enjoyed meeting her in person and we have many other matches who we look forward to introducing her toWe encourage *** *** to call our Director of Operations at *** X*** to utilize the remainder of her membershipThank you,Krista WPresident

My experience with IJL began about a year ago when I was newly relocated to the VAand didn't know many people I contacted IJL along with other dating businesses but quickly realized that IJL was the real dealMy first person of contact was Sandra M*** whom interviewed me spent a good amount of time discussing what I was looking for and getting to know me I then went to their office in DC and had my interview At this point I was feeling really good about my experience and felt that I was really in goods hands by people that really wanted to help me find that great matchLucy S*** has been my contact person on a regular basis and has always been very accommodating in speaking with me, listening to my post date words and lining up my next date I have had many great dates through IJL and can't say that I have had one bad experience Every woman that I have met has been a lot of fun Conversation has always been great as well as the restaurants we go toI did meet a fantastic woman by the name of Kelly and we have had a relationship for over a year I would never have been able to meet her if it was not for IJL and I'm greatly thankful for their introductionThe great thing and the reason I know IJL cares about what their doing is that each date I have gone on the woman more and more closely represent what I am looking for in a relationshipI have recommended to many people IJL's services and know that if you a perspective client express what your looking for they will do there best on setting you on your way for a great dateSincerely,
Tod