Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1984
What is your primary product or service?
We are a pool hall and bar.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Ronnie Roark, CEO, Principal: I started placing pinball machines in fraternity houses when I was a student at the UT Graduate School of Business in 1972.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are a retro-themed billiard parlor located in an old warehouse in South Austin. On the inside, we offer 16 vintage Brunswick Gold Crown pool tables meticulously maintained with Simonis 860 Tournament Cloth. These are the best pool tables in Austin. In addition we have 26 video screens and a slew of other games - Skee Ball basketball machines, Tornado tournament foosball, shuffleboard, brand new pinball machines, a huge craft beer and cocktail selection.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One. No.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Just off SoCo, at 59 E. Ben White Blvd.
What type of payments do you accept?
All.
Which areas do you service?
All South, Central, Downtown and East Austin
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Roark & Hardee, LP
What are your hours of operation?
Noon to 2 AM 7 days a week.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
This place feels just like Austin did forty years ago.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"It never got weird enough for me." Hunter S. Thompson
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