I think Houston is still a little too conservative for something like that to be economically viable. Only because I don't think your ideal, middle/upper-middle class male or even female patrons would feel comfortable getting "caught" going there on a regular basis. For some reason I imagine it working a little better in DFW, New Orleans and possibly Austin. However, if no one else is doing it, first mover's advantage could be pretty big.
Have to agree...what drives customers is feeling special...that's what loyalty programs are all about...not saying a punch card, but something that differentiates them from the rest of the crowd...sad to admit, but people want to feel special and above the common man... I'm just glad to get no cover, free lap dance and first drink free for being on this forum...
Here's a free idea from the NW- there is a strip club in town where customers sing karaoke with a live band while the strippers strip next to them on stage.
So, my other suggestion, other than free admission with your church program on Sundays, is get Ron Jeremy for a grand opening celebration. I went to a strip club in Phoenix, and he did comedy there. He's only a little bit funny, but a waitress told me that it was their best night in the history of the club, and they've had a lot of female p*rn stars for promotional nights.
I thought they had one with male dancers for several years. There is a big sign on Richmond that says "La Bare" that I have driven passed it for several years. It's by the Ruth's Chris Steak House. It's been around since I was a kid.
The thing that sucks about Houston strip clubs is the damn latex the women have to wear. Used to be much more fun 10 years ago. Only strip club worth going to now is St. James, because it's outside the city limits and the women don't have to cover their boobs with latex. Not that I know personally about this sort of thing... :grin:
Not sure if serious (?) That sounds pretty bad to me, but El Hitman could name this place Chuck-E-Tease, and just make the house band animatronic. Anyway, El Hitman, have you considered having one night a week where the dancers wear big animal costumes? The furry phenomenon is growing -- there are more and more guys out there who get off on the whole dressed-as-an-animal thing. There are some people on this BBS who could tell you more than me. That's for sure!
I have a few suggestions: - screaming babies in Mozart wigs - a pile of stale Lunchables by the entrance - a nine-year-old Tokyo pimp - DJ Baby Bok Choy (he’s a giant 300 pound Chinese baby, who wears tinted aviator glasses and he spins records with his little ravioli hands) - Human kites
Have you ever considering having an all white room with huge nude female statues that dispense milk from their breast…..a good appetizer before the a taste of ultra violence…
I thought about this idea...but I don't know about trading t!ts & a$$ for d!k$ & pecs. I rather just stick with the butt naked women. :grin:
Free lap dance? No...no free lap dances. It's FREE COVER AND THE FIRST ROUND on me. Get it right people.
I've always thought that bringing celebrities to your establishment isn't the brightest idea. Think about it this way....you're the owner, and you schedule a guest appearance by Ron Jeremy himself. You pay him about $5,000 to show up (and that's being realistic) plus extra security, the promotions and advertising, radio advertising, and all the extra costs of managing such an event. I would guess it comes out to about $15,000 including his pay. (I've helped schedule such events). I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that the club will make about $10,000 in liquor sales (and that's a lot)...plus cover fees, and tip out. Thinking about it...you're probably just gonna break even. Now think about it this way. You're a strip club owner and you invest your money on smart decisions...like steady advertising throughout the year, decorations for the inside of the club, new carpet, brand new upholstered chairs, new look v.i.p, better buffet, and giving your employees perks to keep them happy. Those investments will help your club in the long run ALL YEAR. The Ron Jeremy appearance will only help that night. Would you want to make $15,000 in one night? Or make a steady $10,000 a week all year that increases every month? Why bring Ron Jeremy? Instead add a jacuzzi somewhere, or a beautiful fish tank at the entrance? When I do the grand opening I'm gonna have radio stations there, prize giveaways, promoters, maybe a costume party for the girls, who knows? maybe a theme party something of that sort. I want people to have fun...and want to come back, not say "hey Ron Jeremy is there, that's cool." I want them to be like "that place is the @#$@# @#$@#. Fun for the younger crowd and class for the older crowd. Makes sense right?
