ABOUT. 2009, Dallas Fontenot

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1 ABOUT Dallas Fontenot is a Houston area businessman and entrepreneur whose resume in the restaurant and entertainment business is both long and storied. From his early years working as line cook, waiter and bartender in several of Houston s most historic restaurants, to his military service managing NCO clubs in Saigon, South Viet Nam, to his founding and management of some of Houston s most renowned clubs and restaurants, Mr. Fontenot has spent the last 40+ years acquiring a breadth of experience and knowledge that makes him a valued consultant to current and aspiring restauranteurs and club owners from coast to coast and around the world. NEW VENTURES Whether you re interested in turning your own restaurant or club concept into a reality, or are considering the purchase of an existing food & beverage business, Mr. Fontenot can provide the expertise you need to assess the viability of your plan. He also offers for sale proven concepts he has developed himself that are designed to work in most cities. In each case, he is able to custom design for you the kind of turn key operational systems you'll need to establish a firm foundation for your new venture. EXISTING VENTURES If you currently operate a restaurant or club and are experiencing thievery or mismanagement issues, or are simply looking for creative ways to improve your overall business, Mr. Fontenot s expertise can be an invaluable resource. Offering an array of services that includes, among others, interior design and lighting consultancy; customer loyalty, anti-theft, safety and operational advice; and current staff skills assessment, Mr. Fontenot's objectivity and know-how can give you a fresh look at your operation and help you isolate and correct issues you may not even know are holding your business back. In short, by identifying and fixing current inefficiencies and by helping you institute new, proven systems and protocols, Mr. Fontenot can help you get the most profit and satisfaction out of your club or restaurant. SELLING Selling your food & beverage enterprise can be a complicated process. Sometimes, getting maximum value for your business can require adjusting your systems and protocols to achieve a stronger balance sheet. It may also require upgrading of facilities in a way that will assure a return of investment. In many cases, it also requires the services of a broker and Mr. Fontenot can help you find the best broker for your particular business and can help you protect your interests and manage your expectations throughout the sale process. RETIRING OWNERS Considering retirement? Depending on the scenario, you'll need to put together a succession plan. If you wish to sell your existing business outright, Mr. Fontenot can help you prepare it for sale so that you maximize your sale price. If you're hoping to retire from day to day operations but have someone else run your business while you continue receiving income, Mr. Fontenot can help you establish a long-term management plan that assures your business will operate smoothly and efficiently, thereby increasing your income potential. If you'd like to continue owning but with a specific time frame for sale, Mr. Fontenot can provide day-to-day management arrangements and strategies to improve your business so that its value at the time of sale is optimized. What else can Mr. Fontenot do for current and aspiring restauranteurs and club owners? The list is long indeed, and with his hands-on experience and top to bottom industry knowledge, he brings both a practical and creative perspective to virtually every issue food & beverage business owner confront. For more details, please contact Dallas Fontenot today via at star1@wt.net or by phone at

2 MANAGEMENT/OWNERSHIP Mr. Fontenot has been involved in the concepting, design and management/ownership of numerous ventures including those listed below. In many cases, Mr. Fontenot opened these enterprises and, once they were operational, sold his interest. He does, however, retain ownership in some of the entities on this list. Lum s Hot Dog Stands Bellaire TX Fast Food Restaurant Satin Dolls Clubs Houston TX Adult Club Classic Cats Clubs Houston TX Adult Club Hiphugger Clubs Houston TX Adult Club Woodhollow Club Houston TX Disco / Bar / Restaurant Pookie s Night Club Bellaire TX Dance Club / Bar Zipper Lounge Houston TX Adult Club My-O-My Clubs Houston TX Adult Club Whiskey A Go Go Clubs Houston TX Adult Club Déjà Vu Clubs Houston TX Adult Club Cheetahs Club Houston TX Adult Club The Ritz Disco Houston TX Disco / Bar Lord Jim s Disco Houston TX Disco / Bar Texas Cowgirls Houston TX Adult Club Rick s Cabaret Houston TX Adult Club Caligula 21 Houston TX Adult Club The Colorado Bar & Grill Houston TX Cabaret/Restaurant/Irish Pub/Sports Bar Silverado Ranch Rosenberg TX C&W Dance Hall Rudolph s Place Rosenberg TX C&W Dance Hall Little Alamo Comida Mexican de Tejas Houston TX Tex Mex Restaurant / Bar The Cannibal Cafe Houston TX Tiki Bar / Restaurant The Orange Diner Las Vegas NV Diner / Restaurant / Lounge For more details, please contact Dallas Fontenot today via at star1@wt.net or by phone at

3 MANAGED UNDER CONTRACT Mr. Fontenot s business interests include managed under contract firms that provide a wide variety of management and operational services to night clubs, bars and restaurants across the U.S. and overseas. This is a list of those firms: Entertainment Marketing & Management, Ltd. Showbizz Productions Night Club Management Company The Food & Beverage Company Please feel free to contact Dallas Fontenot today via at star1@wt.net or by phone at for more information regarding the specific services offered by these businesses.

4 ONGOING CONCEPTS The formulation of entertainment business concepts is a particular talent of Mr. Fontenot s. When implemented in tandem with Mr. Fontenot s proven management know-how and operational systems, these club concepts are offered to investors as turn-key packages. The concepts listed below are proven & designed to work in most cities: Cherry s Cafe Adult Entertainment Bar / Restaurant Mamacita s Mexican Restaurant Restaurant Round Clock 24 Hour News News Stand (Adult) Honey s Neighborhood Tavern Bar / Pool Hall Frank s Bikini Bar Adult Bar Celebrity Pizza Company Pizza / Bar Pirates Cove Pub / Restaurant Rustlers Roost Tavern Bar / Restaurant / Tavern The Cockpit Bar & Grill Adult Entertainment Bar / Restaurant The Booze House Pub / Restaurant / Tavern The Naughty Leprechaun Tavern Irish Pub / Restaurant G String Lounge Adult Entertainment Club E String Lounge Cocktail Lounge The Palms Night Club Disco / Restaurant / Bar The Cannibal Cafe Tiki Bar / Restaurant The Colorado Bar & Grill Cabaret / Restaurant / Irish Pub / Sports Bar The Orange Diner Diner / Restaurant / Lounge Little Alamo Comida Mexican de Tejas TexMex Restaurant / Bar Marilyn s Cabaret Adult Entertainment Club Harvey s Club Adult Entertainment Club Hawaiian Nights Adult Entertainement Club / Restaurant Hula Girls Limosine Service Transport Service The Memphis Bar-B-Q House Restaurant Tasty s America s Favorite Drive In Burgers/Hot Dogs/Ice Cream/Fast Food If you re interested in any of these exciting investment opportunities, or for more details, please contact Dallas Fontenot today via at star1@wt.net or by phone at

5 CONTACT US CORPORATE MAILING ADDRESS 3414 Old Richmond Road Rosenberg TX OTHER MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 829 Fulshear TX WAREHOUSE / FREIGHT DELIVERY ADDRESS West Hidden Lake Lane Richmond TX MAIN ADDRESS star1@wt.net WEB SITE ADDRESS fontenot.com ACCOUNTING OFFICE PHONE CORPORATE OFFICE PHONE CORPORATE FAX NUMBER OFFICE / WAREHOUSE PHONE OFFICE / WAREHOUSE FAX DALLAS FONTENOT FRANK KENT Personal Assistant to Dallas Fontenot (cell) (cell)