Business Description:
The development of the downtown Fredericksburg and Central Park area presents a unique opportunity for the establishment of a nightclub. Fredericksburg sits centrally between two highly populated metropolitan areas, Richmond, VA and Washington, DC. The city’s central location and lack of direct competition in the Fredericksburg City boundaries are key advantages to the project. The proposed club, Lights Out: Glow Bar and Club, is designed to provide a local solution in the absence of live music and dance venues within the Fredericksburg area for audiences between the ages of 21 and 35. The particular brand name, Lights Out: Glow Bar and Club, was chosen for this service because it encapsulated the characteristics of the …show more content…
The closest competitors will be Club Infuzion, located in Richmond, Virginia and the 9:30 Club located in Washington, D.C. Club Infuzion is a nightclub, bar, and venue space. Only individuals aged 21 and over are admitted in the space. There are three levels of dance and lounge space. Club Infuzion is known to host DJ’s to remix music. There is no online ticket sales and cover charge is upon entry. Prices vary based on DJ. Club Infuzion is open on Sunday through Friday for special events only. On Saturday the club is open from 10:00 pm to 2:00 am. The 9:30 Club located in Washington D.C is a bar and venue space. All ages admitted into the space, although to consume alcohol the patron must be aged 21 or over and present a valid, unexpired, government issued photo ID. There are 2 levels of venue space, the main floor and a balcony section. The 9:30 Club primarily hosts live music shows from bands to DJ’s. The club also hosts theme nights based on holidays and special events. The 9:30 Club sells tickets online in advance as well at the door. The average ticket price $25.00. The box office is open on Monday-Friday from 12:00 pm-7:00 pm on non-show nights and 12:00 pm-11:00 pm during show nights only. On Saturdays during show nights only, the box office is open from 6:00 pm-11:00 pm. 6-10:30pm. On Sundays during show nights only, the box office is open from 6:00 pm-10:30 pm. Typically the venue is open from 6:00 …show more content…
Light’s Out will host DJ’s from the area to remix music and create new playlists. Currently in the market there are no nightclubs located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Fredericksburg primarily offers small, local late night pub and bar options. College students in the area are tired of the existing sports bar and tavern atmospheres and often look for venues in other major cities or college towns. Many of the bars and pubs in Fredericksburg do not offer a large space to dance. Another common issues is that there is a lack of energy and excitement with very little variety of entertainment at the current establishments. Lights Out intends to address these concerns by providing a large emphasis on dancing and live entertainment in the downtown area. This will offer a very social atmosphere for the prospective market. Secondly, music will controlled by DJ’s that will be responsible for playing a variety of music options that will keep the entertainment exciting and new. As mentioned earlier, the club will offer two levels, a black light glow-bar lounge and a large black light dance floor area with a DJ space. The club will offer theme nights based on holidays or special events within the community. There will be a cover charge for entry per night. Advanced ticket and cover charge sales will be able to be purchased online. Free glowsticks will be offered
The development of the downtown Fredericksburg and Central Park area presents a unique opportunity for the establishment of a nightclub. Fredericksburg sits centrally between two highly populated metropolitan areas, Richmond, VA and Washington, DC. The city’s central location and lack of direct competition in the Fredericksburg City boundaries are key advantages to the project. The proposed club, Lights Out: Glow Bar and Club, is designed to provide a local solution in the absence of live music and dance venues within the Fredericksburg area for audiences between the ages of 21 and 35. The particular brand name, Lights Out: Glow Bar and Club, was chosen for this service because it encapsulated the characteristics of the …show more content…
The closest competitors will be Club Infuzion, located in Richmond, Virginia and the 9:30 Club located in Washington, D.C. Club Infuzion is a nightclub, bar, and venue space. Only individuals aged 21 and over are admitted in the space. There are three levels of dance and lounge space. Club Infuzion is known to host DJ’s to remix music. There is no online ticket sales and cover charge is upon entry. Prices vary based on DJ. Club Infuzion is open on Sunday through Friday for special events only. On Saturday the club is open from 10:00 pm to 2:00 am. The 9:30 Club located in Washington D.C is a bar and venue space. All ages admitted into the space, although to consume alcohol the patron must be aged 21 or over and present a valid, unexpired, government issued photo ID. There are 2 levels of venue space, the main floor and a balcony section. The 9:30 Club primarily hosts live music shows from bands to DJ’s. The club also hosts theme nights based on holidays and special events. The 9:30 Club sells tickets online in advance as well at the door. The average ticket price $25.00. The box office is open on Monday-Friday from 12:00 pm-7:00 pm on non-show nights and 12:00 pm-11:00 pm during show nights only. On Saturdays during show nights only, the box office is open from 6:00 pm-11:00 pm. 6-10:30pm. On Sundays during show nights only, the box office is open from 6:00 pm-10:30 pm. Typically the venue is open from 6:00 …show more content…
Light’s Out will host DJ’s from the area to remix music and create new playlists. Currently in the market there are no nightclubs located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Fredericksburg primarily offers small, local late night pub and bar options. College students in the area are tired of the existing sports bar and tavern atmospheres and often look for venues in other major cities or college towns. Many of the bars and pubs in Fredericksburg do not offer a large space to dance. Another common issues is that there is a lack of energy and excitement with very little variety of entertainment at the current establishments. Lights Out intends to address these concerns by providing a large emphasis on dancing and live entertainment in the downtown area. This will offer a very social atmosphere for the prospective market. Secondly, music will controlled by DJ’s that will be responsible for playing a variety of music options that will keep the entertainment exciting and new. As mentioned earlier, the club will offer two levels, a black light glow-bar lounge and a large black light dance floor area with a DJ space. The club will offer theme nights based on holidays or special events within the community. There will be a cover charge for entry per night. Advanced ticket and cover charge sales will be able to be purchased online. Free glowsticks will be offered