It's Sunday and normally I wouldn't be blogging today, however, this graphic I found on blinkr is compelling and interesting. Though no reference to really much at all, this imagery is bemusing and not without political under tones. My take is COFFEE and cigarettes. Come on, its...
Continue ReadingPerfect. You've now negotiated a great lease based on 6% of gross. You have gotten the normal and yes, I do mean NORMAL 90 day buildout from your landlord and now you are ready for the next big step. Unless you are a seasoned operator and concept...
Continue ReadingSo, you want to be in the nightclub business? Or rather you want to open your own restaurant. You've traveled, you've bought bottles in all the hipster clubs, you've analyzed your market and now your ready to make the plunge. Where do you start? Do i...
Continue ReadingSimon Raine is a genius and he knows nightclubs and nightclub design. When Simon gave me the keys to his $8 mil, and yes that is $8 mil re-branding of his design driven super club. I had no idea he was as big a visionary and had cajones the...
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