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I am Looking to Open a Bar & Hookah Lounge in Santo Damingo

tfpenter

Can anyone help me i currently owned a few restaurants in America . I travel to Santo Damingo a lot I love Vent .. and I think I would be a good idea .. My menu would be Soul Food / Creative American

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planner

Hookah is illegal here.


In terms of restaurants all I can say is they open and close all the time.  Your experience in one way would be good but it's a different world here. Do you speak Spanish? Will you live here full time? Do you know any of the rules here?

tfpenter

I speak some Spanish and I know Trust is a major factor

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@planner

Many bars/nightclubs have Hookah. Just not enforced and who is responsible in regards?

planner

Calling it a hookah lounge and owned by an expat he will be a target.


Not sure who is responsible for enforcement. Good question.


Running a bar lounge will require a lot.of.spanish and a clear understanding of systems and laws.  I could help in some areas but not in others

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