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Patrons buy their tickets at a hotel concierge-like desk, rather than a box office, or online, and are assigned seats. Ticket prices are $22 for a matinee, $27 for a weekday evening and $32 on the weekend. Before the show, customers can sit at tables in the lobby or bar, both sporting 1950s-era décor with dark orange and brown colors and lighting reminiscent of an old-school steakhouse.

Food and drink is where Gold Class earns its name. The menu, which changes seasonally and has a strong local flair, is a far cry from hot dog and nachos. It features appetizers such as Maine lobster rolls ( $18 ) and sushi ( $18 ). Entrees include Cuban sandwiches ( $11 ), duck tacos ( $15 ) and Kobe beef burgers ( $17

How many people would find value in a $32 ticket to see a first run movie on a Saturday night when every other movie theater is charging $10-$14? Those who want to sit in their own recliner instead of a sticky padded plastic seat. Those who want waiter service to bring them upscale food, drink (and alcohol). Those who are happy to pay a premium for better picture and sound. All those things contribute to the overall enjoyment of the movie - not to mention the feeling of exclusivity?

Might the same thing apply to karaoke singers who can afford a paltry $5 to sing in an upscale venue? A karaoke spot which ostensibly screens out the "rabble" who'll show up at the no-cover dive bar in favor of a more upscale venue with great sound and a big stage and premium food and drinks?

You can see it as either madness or genius. The proof is in the register ring which will become apparent soon.

We charge $1 per turn on stage and sellout almost every weeknight, always on weekends.

buy the cup for $5 and refills are 25 cents for the night. He'll also look toward promoting it as a service industry night with other drink specials.

The manager is now going to make the $5 for quarter beers optional, i.e. buy the cup for $5 and refills are 25 cents for the night. He'll also look toward promoting it as a service industry night with other drink specials.

So...no more cover! It lasted 1 week, but I don't think it specifically kept anyone away.

And adding some kind of drink specials for those who aren't interested in drinking Beer is nice too.

Are we talking a Dixie cup here? I can't see how the club could make any money at that rate. The place will be full of power drinkers (like me) in no time flat.

You get about 160-12 oz. cups of beer from a keg. How many beers can one person drink before getting cut off?

Depends on the person. I've seen people drink 3 or 4 60 oz pitchers and not even seem phased.

...true! But no bartender would serve one individual 4 pitchers. That would be "overserving" and make the bar liable if this guy got into a car.

No charge for karaoke. PERIOD!

I have a bar in memphis and I do charge a $5 cover on our Friday night shows. It did not really hurt my business, but I felt it did slow the growth.

So I decided to offer 1 free domestic beer or soft drink with each paid cover. I do think the change has generated some momentum for the show. I also offer Wed, Thur and Sun night shows at no cover because the KJ who works those nights is just the KJ and has no expenses (uses my equipment), but I am a beer and set up bar so without the cover on Fri it would make it hard to pay the KJ (bigger draw and does provide some additional songs).

I actually asked my customers for feedback on the cover and did not get one person who wanted it to stop. (Which shocked me!) They don't mind paying because it is a quality show and we put alot of money and care into the sound, but they do appreciate the 1st drink being included. It seems to be a win win in my position.

No charge for karaoke. PERIOD!