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re: Avenue Pub is for sale

Posted on 8/8/22 at 3:54 pm to
Posted by Viceroy_Fizzlebottom
Member since May 2019
297 posts
Posted on 8/8/22 at 3:54 pm to
Indeed. You can keep your "business" I just want the building. Always makes me shake my head when a closed business wants cash for recipes and the shingle out front.
Posted by GynoSandberg
Bay St Louis, MS
Member since Jan 2006
74470 posts
Posted on 8/8/22 at 4:02 pm to
That’s priced like it needs another million in reno
Posted by tduecen
Member since Nov 2006
161246 posts
Posted on 8/8/22 at 4:19 pm to
Polly got screwed when she couldn't private order select beers that were unavailable to the rest of the state. Then Avenue became a bar that had everything else any bar in the city could get.

Posted by ragincajun03
Member since Nov 2007
29808 posts
Posted on 8/8/22 at 4:36 pm to
quote:

Polly got screwed when she couldn't private order select beers that were unavailable to the rest of the state.


Why was she able to do that?

Seems to me if one person is able to do it for his/her business, everyone, business owner or just regular consumer, should be able to do the same.
Posted by tduecen
Member since Nov 2006
161246 posts
Posted on 8/8/22 at 4:52 pm to
She knew the right people to make it happen
Posted by LSUBoo
Knoxville, TN
Member since Mar 2006
104432 posts
Posted on 8/8/22 at 4:57 pm to
Avenue Pub was at its best before breweries were able to have taprooms. Used to go for big releases like Grand Reserve or Mechahopzilla back in the early days of the local scene.
Posted by GreenRockTiger
vortex to the whirlpool of despair
Member since Jun 2020
61517 posts
Posted on 8/8/22 at 5:14 pm to
quote:

Let's all pitch in to come up with the 1.6 Million and get it!
I’m in
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
79693 posts
Posted on 8/8/22 at 6:20 pm to
quote:

Avenue Pub was at its best before breweries were able to have taprooms.


This.

Back when there were just a couple kegs of one offs or something made just for the bar itself.

Probably is still a market for that, but the beers themselves would have to be priced high and that would deter.
Posted by LoneStarRanger
Texas/Europe
Member since Aug 2018
2404 posts
Posted on 8/9/22 at 12:29 pm to
That’s what they get for being all Covid crazy
Posted by LSUrme
JP
Member since Oct 2005
5504 posts
Posted on 8/9/22 at 12:45 pm to
quote:

Polly got screwed when she couldn't private order select beers that were unavailable to the rest of the state. Then Avenue became a bar that had everything else any bar in the city could get.


I see 504 Craft Beer Reserve has a $75K GoFundMe running right now. I have to wonder if this same issue is what is knocking them down.
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
79693 posts
Posted on 8/9/22 at 8:34 pm to
75k?

Who would want to fund a beer store?

What are they going to offer over Elio's or Martin's?
Posted by tduecen
Member since Nov 2006
161246 posts
Posted on 8/9/22 at 8:51 pm to
quote:

This is our story…

Our hardships began when the government shut down all non-essential businesses. It meant we had to close the taproom. Losing draft sales devastated our revenue model.

The mandates did allow us to continue selling package beer to-go. It was a blessing to have income, and our employees were making money. Weeks into the pandemic, 504 became a morale booster to many affected by the quarantine.
quote:

Sales remained steady over the next few months. Without customers drinking at the taproom, it soon became clear we were losing money. Maintaining operations this way would hurt us, but we knew we had to stay open. It was benefitting too many people. It raised community morale, and families relied on 504's income to survive. Besides, the government disaster funds would soon be accessible.

Despite operating at a loss, we kept the doors open. We hoped to receive federal funds. After months of explaining our case, all significant programs denied us. We did receive 15K from the LA Main Street Recovery program which helped us survive.
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Although disappointed, we hoped the economy would bounce back fast and help us recover naturally over time. Business came back, but it's different than before. We managed to make it this far, but the natural recovery plan is taking too long. So, now we call on you, our supporters for help.

We know that times are tough for everyone. If you’re able to contribute, our appreciation runs deep. If not, please like, share and send this to everyone you know who likes beer. No amount is too small.

All donations will go towards reinstating our licenses and re-stocking inventory. Again, we ask that you only donate what you can spare. Any amount helps!

Although we survived the pandemic, we did not emerge unharmed. But the fact that we are still here says something. We know 504 Craft Beer Reserve is worth saving, and we hope you agree. We humbly ask for your donation today.
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
79693 posts
Posted on 8/9/22 at 9:07 pm to
75k?
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
102319 posts
Posted on 8/9/22 at 9:23 pm to
Thats the goal they are at 12k
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
291615 posts
Posted on 8/9/22 at 9:49 pm to
quote:

I see 504 Craft Beer Reserve has a $75K GoFundMe running right now. I have to wonder if this same issue is what is knocking them down.


Go woke, go broke, then ask for handouts
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
102319 posts
Posted on 8/9/22 at 9:59 pm to
quote:

Go woke, go broke, then ask for handouts


So go fund me is relegated to libtards or those pretending to be?
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
79693 posts
Posted on 8/9/22 at 10:18 pm to
What is the gofundme for?

Sounds like they want a handout with no plan.
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
102319 posts
Posted on 8/9/22 at 10:23 pm to
Operating capital.. not sure too many ask for a business plan on GFM
Posted by LSU fan 246
Member since Oct 2005
90567 posts
Posted on 8/9/22 at 10:37 pm to
Money so they can continue to lose it
Posted by HeyCap
Member since Nov 2014
1113 posts
Posted on 8/10/22 at 10:20 am to
I used to be a regular in the Mug Club. Even though my politics never aligned with Polly or most of the employees it was like a second home for me. From all accounts Polly took better care of her employees than most businesses. Prior to Covid I stopped frequenting due to personal reasons and then started to hear the stories of the Gestapo-like treatment of their customers under the name of Covid to protect their employees. Enough for me to swear it off forever. Sad. Polly had many business relations with breweries around the world.
One of their big events were Zwanze Day where the Belgium brewery Cantillon would allocate a special brew to a handful of bars around the world. (just 25-30 in the US). Curious if they will lose that with new ownership.
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