Owning a cigar lounge.

01-27-2011, 08:15 PM

I own a Cigar lounge in Wisconsin with a smoking exception for cigars only. I was told by the DOJ office that my business can be sold and moved to a new location within the State of Wisconsin. With the 2010 smoking ban, no new cigar bar or merchant opening after June 2009 will have this legal exception to allow smoking in a cigar lounge and/or retail store. Only existing cigar stores and cigar lounges (holding a class B license with 15% cigar sales) opened before this date will have the legal smoking exception. We opened Bogart's Cigars & Fine Spirits, LLC in July of 2008 and currently have cigar sales that exceed 15% of our gross sales. We also hold a class B liquor license. I am preparing to sell the business and would like input regarding the best way to value and advertise this unique business situation where the exception to the smoking ban is the asset.

neoflex · 01-27-2011, 08:21 PM

This was posted earlier today no?

hscmit · 01-27-2011, 08:21 PM

where have i seen this before?

Zeuceone · 01-27-2011, 08:21 PM

I open up the bidding at $1

smokin5 · 01-27-2011, 08:23 PM

One Dora ten!!!!!

G G · 01-27-2011, 08:24 PM

mzher, just a word of help I hope. You should really post an intro thread and get to know the folks here. As you prolly already have surmised posting something like this as your first and second post isn't going to be taken very seriously. Check out the other threads and read up and then post an intro and you will be received lots better.

Kreth · 01-27-2011, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neoflex

This was posted earlier today no?

Yeah, drive-by style...

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T.G · 01-27-2011, 08:26 PM

larryinlc · 01-27-2011, 08:28 PM

Scottw · 01-27-2011, 08:32 PM

I collect spores, molds and fungus---Dr. Egon Spangler.

bvilchez · 01-27-2011, 08:35 PM

IBTL
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Devanmc · 01-27-2011, 08:35 PM

chand · 01-27-2011, 08:48 PM

I wonder what his 3rd post will be?

01-27-2011, 08:50 PM

I'll trade you one 5'er of sticks for your B&M. That's fair right?

CRIMPS · 01-27-2011, 08:56 PM

If at first you don't succeed... try, try again...

chand · 01-27-2011, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by druturn

I'll trade you one 5'er of sticks for your B&M. That's fair right?

I'll give him a 5'er and a half! I'm sure he won't mind the still lit, half smoked one.

CRIMPS · 01-27-2011, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chand

I'll give him a 5'er and a half! I'm sure he won't mind the still lit, half smoked one.

You should include the ash... as a bonus!

Whipper Snapper · 01-27-2011, 09:12 PM

Greg is a nice guy.

GolfNut · 01-27-2011, 09:17 PM

Nice hit.

CoreyD · 01-27-2011, 09:23 PM

I can't help but to say I almost drove the 10 minutes to neenah to check it out and then ask if the owner is actually cigar forum joining just to sell or what not and if I could help him stay in business since I try to be a problem solver however this 2nd post pops up and all I can say is

as I drive away

01-27-2011, 08:15 PM	#1
mzehr Guest Posts: n/a	Owning a cigar lounge. I own a Cigar lounge in Wisconsin with a smoking exception for cigars only. I was told by the DOJ office that my business can be sold and moved to a new location within the State of Wisconsin. With the 2010 smoking ban, no new cigar bar or merchant opening after June 2009 will have this legal exception to allow smoking in a cigar lounge and/or retail store. Only existing cigar stores and cigar lounges (holding a class B license with 15% cigar sales) opened before this date will have the legal smoking exception. We opened Bogart's Cigars & Fine Spirits, LLC in July of 2008 and currently have cigar sales that exceed 15% of our gross sales. We also hold a class B liquor license. I am preparing to sell the business and would like input regarding the best way to value and advertise this unique business situation where the exception to the smoking ban is the asset.

01-27-2011, 08:21 PM	#2
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Owning a cigar lounge. This was posted earlier today no? __________________

01-27-2011, 08:21 PM	#3
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Owning a cigar lounge. where have i seen this before?

01-27-2011, 08:21 PM	#4
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: Owning a cigar lounge. I open up the bidding at $1

01-27-2011, 08:23 PM	#5
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Owning a cigar lounge. One Dora ten!!!!! __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

01-27-2011, 08:24 PM	#6
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Owning a cigar lounge. mzher, just a word of help I hope. You should really post an intro thread and get to know the folks here. As you prolly already have surmised posting something like this as your first and second post isn't going to be taken very seriously. Check out the other threads and read up and then post an intro and you will be received lots better.

01-27-2011, 08:26 PM	#8
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,559 Trading: (37)	Re: Owning a cigar lounge.

01-27-2011, 08:28 PM	#9
larryinlc Angry Packer Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Larry Location: Starvalley Posts: 325 Trading: (15)	Re: Owning a cigar lounge.

01-27-2011, 08:32 PM	#10
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Owning a cigar lounge. I collect spores, molds and fungus---Dr. Egon Spangler. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

01-27-2011, 08:35 PM	#11
bvilchez En búsqueda..... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bolivar aka Jay Location: Back in SoCal Posts: 3,202 Trading: (76)	Re: Owning a cigar lounge. IBTL Posted via Mobile Device

01-27-2011, 08:35 PM	#12
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: Owning a cigar lounge. __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

01-27-2011, 08:48 PM	#13
chand Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Damian Location: Dover, DE Posts: 470 Trading: (22)	Re: Owning a cigar lounge. I wonder what his 3rd post will be?

01-27-2011, 08:50 PM	#14
druturn Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Owning a cigar lounge. I'll trade you one 5'er of sticks for your B&M. That's fair right?

01-27-2011, 08:56 PM	#15
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: Owning a cigar lounge. If at first you don't succeed... try, try again... __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

01-27-2011, 09:12 PM	#18
Whipper Snapper 95% Banter 5% MMM Habanos Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Blake Location: Shawnee Posts: 1,037 Trading: (0)	Re: Owning a cigar lounge. Greg is a nice guy. __________________ "I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God." -Charles Spurgeon.

01-27-2011, 09:17 PM	#19
GolfNut Back in the woodshop! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Forrest Location: Living room Posts: 1,361 Trading: (38)	Re: Owning a cigar lounge. Nice hit. __________________ www.wineadors.com

01-27-2011, 09:23 PM	#20
CoreyD Licking my wounds Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Corey Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 1,468 Trading: (23)	Re: Owning a cigar lounge. I can't help but to say I almost drove the 10 minutes to neenah to check it out and then ask if the owner is actually cigar forum joining just to sell or what not and if I could help him stay in business since I try to be a problem solver however this 2nd post pops up and all I can say is as I drive away __________________ Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety