Investment Opportunity?

[Captain Morgan]

I'm sick of my job. I've been with this company for 18 years and it's time to move on. Judging by how much Sly and Bear post here during the day, they're sick of their jobs as well. How 'bout if we get a bunch of TBR members to open a new bar. We'll talk Larry into staying in Charlotte to help run it. Maybe we can call it "This Bar Rocks" or something. Anyone interested? Any ideas?

[BearBryant]

here is an idea.....

























DONT QUIT YOUR DAY JOB.

[LarryD]

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[kshead]

If you need a gambling coordinator and can get a few laws changed - I'm there.

[slydevl]

I'm willing to be a silent partner. Unless, of course, we serve chili at said bar.

[sadic1]

I'd love that. Actually, there's 2 things that I would enjoy being a part of.

1. Real "neighborhood" bar that's family and drinker friendly with good food. This was the norm up north. Here, it seems like drinking has a negative connotation, so bars aren't usually really family friendly. Maybe there's some of those in Dilworth, but certainly not near me in Concord.

2. Every time I go to a nudie bar, I wish I could go to a regular bar with pool tables, dart boards, and semi-reasonably priced beers to see tits. To me, tits should be part of the scenery and add to a generally hedonistic environment rather than be the only thing in the room to focus on. Maybe just have the wait staff, male and female, shirtless and in thongs. You can pay them for a lap dance or to feed you grapes, or whatever. I don't know if there's a business model that could make this work, but I'd enjoy my job alot.

[Captain Morgan]

Well, I just came up with the idea so haven't given it a whole lot of though yet. But I figure if we have some theme nights, board members can help us draw a crowd:

Beavis & Buttsex Night - Builder

Swingers Night - Kakia

Brotherhood of the Confederate Night - Putt

Wet T-shirt Night - Silver

Racist Afro American Night - Hero

Ugly Canadian Night - Cuda

Bitter Asshole Night - Bear


These are just off the top of my head. I'm sure we can think of some others.

[Captain Morgan]

2. Every time I go to a nudie bar, I wish I could go to a regular bar with pool tables, dart boards, and semi-reasonably priced beers to see tits. To me, tits should be part of the scenery and add to a generally hedonistic environment rather than be the only thing in the room to focus on. Maybe just have the wait staff, male and female, shirtless and in thongs. You can pay them for a lap dance or to feed you grapes, or whatever. I don't know if there's a business model that could make this work, but I'd enjoy my job alot.

I take back all of the negative things I've said about you, Sadic.

[slydevl]

Originally posted by Captain Morgan


I take back all of the negative things I've said about you, Sadic.

I'm tempted to except for not really

[kshead]

Originally posted by sadic1
I'd love that. Actually, there's 2 things that I would enjoy being a part of.

1. Real "neighborhood" bar that's family and drinker friendly with good food. This was the norm up north. Here, it seems like drinking has a negative connotation, so bars aren't usually really family friendly. Maybe there's some of those in Dilworth, but certainly not near me in Concord.



Future Bro-in-law works at a joint just like the one you describe here (Chickie 'n Pete's). The place makes a killing because the food IS good, going there is convenient and it's sort of a "rite of passage" for families as the kids get older. It also helps to have a shitload of extended families and friends living close to one another - which is the case in Philly.

I also like idea #2. Kind of like an R or X-rated version of Hooters - only better.

[HPCatFan]

I used to talk about an idea I had about a Hooters-type bar, but for women. Every guy I mentioned it to has said, 'man, that's a great idea.' This bar would be like Hooters, but for women, it would be called Woodys. Or Woodies. All the women I mention it to like the idea also. Lots of chardonnay and salads.

[Captain Morgan]

Hmmmm, what do you think about HP's idea, Builder?

[kshead]

Originally posted by HPCatFan
I used to talk about an idea I had about a Hooters-type bar, but for women. Every guy I mentioned it to has said, 'man, that's a great idea.' This bar would be like Hooters, but for women, it would be called Woodys. Or Woodies. All the women I mention it to like the idea also. Lots of chardonnay and salads.

And foot-longs I'm sure.

Woodies. Huh-huh..... :cool:

Edit: I believe Captain has discovered problem #1 with your good idea HP. How long before this place becomes a predominantly gay establishment?

[HPCatFan]

Originally posted by kshead


And foot-longs I'm sure.

Woodies. Huh-huh..... :cool:

Edit: I believe Captain his discovered problem #1 with your good idea HP. How long before this place becomes a predominantly gay establishment?
Alas, that is the problem. I wouldn't care, $$ is $$, but the 'servers' might mind. Just have to pack the place with women every night somehow. I did learn some things talking to women about it, though, namely every woman has a different idea of what looks sexy on men, vs. every man likes the Hooters uniforms. I thought banana hammocks would be it, but no, some women like men in jeans, in shorts, etc. etc. My wife volunteered to be the hiring mananger :) . Seriously, my idea was stolen, saw some commercial last nite, Reebok I think, 'its a womans world', where there was this bar called "Bananaz", with dudes in yellow tight shorts. Shit.

[Y2Buddy]

I had an idea to about an investment, but I was thinking more like the TBR Mutual Fund, or some new pharm stock.

[slydevl]

Originally posted by Y2Buddy
I had an idea to about an investment, but I was thinking more like the TBR Mutual Fund, or some new pharm stock.

In honor of a certain recent movie release, I think I will refer to you as Y2D2 for a while.

[Captain Morgan]

Originally posted by Y2Buddy
I had an idea to about an investment, but I was thinking more like the TBR Mutual Fund, or some new pharm stock.

In honor of HP's idea, I'll refer to you as KYBuddy for a while.

[meatpile]

We could have a TBR 'adult' place.

Midgets, titties, liquor, pool / darts, the works.

Problem: We'd need to allow the general public into the building in order to make a profit.

We should start a country club of sorts, except no golf. Just the stuff Sadic said, except no wives or children. Just midgets, titties, alcohol, pool, and other bizarre things. And it's private, but the dues are high so that nobody from TBR has to work.

Like the Sunset Club, except not snooty. And with titties and midgets.

[meatpile]

Originally posted by Captain Morgan
In honor of HP's idea, I'll refer to you as KYBuddy for a while.

:rofl:

[HPCatFan]

Originally posted by Y2Buddy
I had an idea to about an investment, but I was thinking more like the TBR Mutual Fund, or some new pharm stock.
TBR Mutual fund, OK, everyone send me your money. Maybe I'll invest it in stocks that do well, maybe some won't do so well. "Not guaranteed or FDIC insured. All investments subject to substantial risk." I'll need a significant amount of "liquid" assets on hand for emergencies:D

[HPCatFan]

Originally posted by meatpile
. Just midgets, titties, alcohol, pool, and other bizarre things. And it's private, but the dues are high so that nobody from TBR has to work.

Like the Sunset Club, except not snooty. And with titties and midgets.
Sounds good, but you lost me with the midgets thing. For tossing, maybe?

[meatpile]

Originally posted by HPCatFan
Sounds good, but you lost me with the midgets thing. For tossing, maybe?

Just cuz their funny. Tossing would work, too.

Kind of a David Lynch bad guy place.

[Y2Buddy]

:D

[kshead]

I thought it was to keep Sly out. He's skeered of midgets, ain't he?

[Captain Morgan]

OK, now we're onto something. An all midget wait staff on roller skates, and topless barmaids.

[bunkyboy]

I know of a business for sale right now that has the capabilities and the set up to be turned into a franchised operation. The restaurant right now is lunch only, yet the product is top of the line and the reputation of the restaurant is solid. It is generating about 700k gross between a couple of stores. It's only open for lunch!! The cool part is the concept could lend itself to longer hours, ie bar. I am seriously looking into it. As always capital is needed.

[sadic1]

I'm all for the midgets. Just no clowns. They scare and depress me. How much are they asking for the business and lease, bunky?

[bunkyboy]

There are several levels of selling price actually. each store is available separartely. both stores are available as a pair. these options require you to be a licensee. buying the proprietary right along with the restaurants, the proprietary rights aren't available by themselves, is listed around 1.2M. Of course, there would be a lot of negotiating to be done on that deal.

low end-150k
hi end 1.2M

the key is owner financing. word is they are receptive to financing. you want in?

18-20 bucks/ ft in uptown locations. sq ft about 1800

[meatpile]

Wow. I gross more than that, and would love to sell my business for 1.2 million.

I got some thankin to do.

Sreiously. Midgets, titties, and beer. Like the man show.

Maybe we can rent that man that got a boob job to hang out once a month or something.

[BearBryant]

Originally posted by meatpile
Maybe we can rent that man that got a boob job to hang out once a month or something.

Or just bring in Sly and Morgan on occasion

[Captain Morgan]

Oh shit...the man show would be a perfect model for our bar. Chicks on trampolines even. I can even be the fat kid that walks around saying stupid shit to women...not much of a stretch.

Bunky - does the restaurant you're talking about serve sandwiches on toasted buns?

[PhotoGuy]

I just found out that we hourly production people are getting laid off, from this memo that I acquired over the network:

The plan is to replace hourly employees with the salaried employees. We will move 3 persons to the lab to replace four. The cost saving is probably in the range of $50,000 because we work the hourly persons as needed.

So, I'm in.

[bunkyboy]

{Bunky - does the restaurant you're talking about serve sandwiches on toasted buns?}

nope, cap't. totally different concept. tho, i will gladly sell my store.


{Wow. I gross more than that, and would love to sell my business for 1.2 million. }


You'd be surprised, Meat. I bet you wouldn't have a problem finding a buyer in that range. More even. Meat, can I come work for you?

[meatpile]

I won't owner finance, though.

Interesting.....

[cltbuilder]

Originally posted by HPCatFan
I used to talk about an idea I had about a Hooters-type bar, but for women. Every guy I mentioned it to has said, 'man, that's a great idea.' This bar would be like Hooters, but for women, it would be called Woodys. Or Woodies. All the women I mention it to like the idea also. Lots of chardonnay and salads.


OK....to keep it an establishment for women, all you have to do is hire gay men to throw their stuff around and the women will beat the queers back to get in. Ask PuckBunny about that one.

If you make it classy, then you'll keep certain types out. Unless those are the ones you want there. So you gotta be careful here.

Crazy Horse at the beach and the strip club on Independence have no problems keeping men away. They just say no. It's that simple. Queers won't go where they're not welcomed. And I have some experience in the field of keeping them away. :D

As for the name.....Woodies won't work. It needs to be something more subtle. Maybe Crotches? Or MENopause. How many men will want to go there?

Thanks for your support.

[cltbuilder]

Originally posted by Captain Morgan
OK, now we're onto something. An all midget wait staff on roller skates, and topless barmaids.


I can add to this....LESBIAN topless midgets on rollerBLADES. See....now we're cooking.

[LarryD]

we're on the right track here fellas. :)

[magnus]

bar/hangout atmosphere by day, book some live music on thursday through saturday. I know plenty of live bands looking for something to do.

[QueenCityHillbilly]

I'm with Meat.

Midgets = Fun

[meatpile]

Originally posted by QueenCityHillbilly
I'm with Meat.

Midgets = Fun

If Cuda's arms were stubbier, he'd work.

[QueenCityHillbilly]

Let's use him anyway.

[Captain Morgan]

Midgets are freaky enough...let's not bring people like Cuda into our place. Unless we want to cater to the afterhours freak market??

[cltbuilder]

we could do a happy hour...Bring in Cuda for 5 minutes...Tell him to leave...Everyone wants to drink! Happy Hour. Voila!

[HPCatFan]

Originally posted by cltbuilder




Crazy Horse at the beach and the strip club on Independence have no problems keeping men away. They just say no. It's that simple. Queers won't go where they're not welcomed. And I have some experience in the field of keeping them away. :D


Hmm, I kinda thought I'd get in trouble with discrimination if I tried something like that. I'm actually kinda serious about this, its a thought that rears up from time to time. Thanks for the advice, the midget idea is growing on me too

[Captain Morgan]

Crazy Horse at the beach and the strip club on Independence have no problems keeping men away.

Huh?

[cltbuilder]

Shite. Not Crazy Horse....there;s a strip club down there that caters to women. Can't remember the name. The point is...no men allowed unless they're taking off their clothes.