The owners of women’s sports bars are facing challenges in securing funding to open their establishments. Annie Weaver and Miranda Spencer, owners of The 99ers Sports Bar in Denver, have struggled to find a space to lease due to lack of collateral and have had to work day jobs to pay off loans. Despite difficulties, they are determined to make their dream a reality and have adopted the motto “everything’s figure-out-able.”
Other women’s sports bar owners, like Huyck who will open SET the Bar in Omaha, have invested their own money into starting their businesses in order to avoid the hurdles of securing a bank loan. The goal of these establishments is to create inclusive spaces for patrons, particularly the LGBTQ community, and to offer a more welcoming and diverse experience than traditional sports bars.
These owners want to ensure that everyone feels welcome in their establishments, and many are part of the LGBTQ community themselves. They aim to celebrate women’s sports and create safe spaces where people can be themselves. The success of women’s sports bars, like The 99ers, has been evident during important games where the bars are packed with enthusiastic fans. The owners hope to see more women’s sports bars open across the country to provide inclusive and welcoming spaces for all.
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