Open Bar

Open Bar begins with Danny's personal history - one that enabled him to successfully open and maintain a billiard room and sports bar. Opening a 10,000 square foot establishment like Danny K's was a huge endeavor, one fraught with hardships and fears. His dedication and courage to continue through adversity has allowed him to maintain the finest sports bar and billiard room west of the Mississippi. In Open Bar, Danny shares the complexities of opening and operating a business of this size and kind. Danny hopes that Open Bar will aid many aspiring entrepreneurs in realizing their dreams.

Open Bar begins with Danny's personal history - one that enabled him to successfully open and maintain a billiard room and sports bar. Opening a 10,000 square foot establishment like Danny K's was a huge endeavor, one fraught with hardships and fears. His dedication and courage to continue through adversity has allowed him to maintain the finest sports bar and billiard room west of the Mississippi. In Open Bar, Danny shares the complexities of opening and operating a business of this size and kind. Danny hopes that Open Bar will aid many aspiring entrepreneurs in realizing their dreams.

Danny Kuykendall began playing pool when he was 12 years old. His fascination with the game would lead him to playing pool competitively, supporting himself with extra money made in bars and poolrooms while obtaining his PhD in psychology. In 1994 he realized his lifelong dream of opening an upscale billiard room and sports bar, Danny K's. For 25 years, Danny K's has maintained its status as the finest pool room and sports bar west of the Mississippi. By offering excellent equipment, great customer service, and a superb menu, Danny has created a haven for pool players and sports lovers. This book details the many hardships of opening an establishment, the passion and dedication required of an owner, and the joys of running and maintaining a successful small business. Throughout Danny's career as a sports bar owner, he has openly shared his experiences with those wanting to start their own business. He is now finally sharing his wealth of knowledge through his writing.