Hello all! I am very interested in opening a bar/lounge/club in the coming years. I believe I can raise a fair amount of capital as long as I come up with a strong business plan. I have strong convictions on the type and general location but beyond that, I need support. My goal is to search on the internet for people who have experience in this area and can provide valuable insight into the workflow in making this happen and more importantly, making it successful. I am interested is opening in a venue that has been well thought out, somewhat upscale and in a location like south florida or the southwest united states. I also am interested in possible serving the gay community at least one day a week as I believe they will add a lot of value to the success of such a business. Can anyone provide any information on resources/guides/internet sites/books/personnel that is highly recommended. I have some moderate experience in bartending with a business degree in mgmt and intl business. I do not have extensive entrepreneurship background so looking for solid starting points. Thank you very much!