Dan Harris: The man comes around
At a spritely 82 years young, Dan Harris, the owner of DC’s Archibald’s, reflects on his almost half-century working in the adult nightclub industry as well as his other passions in life that won’t...
¡Viva Las Toxicas!
Taking a risk with an untapped market in the most competitive city in the world, two veteran club owners — Keith Slifstein & Alan Chang — look to make a name for themselves by...
Jeff Murtha: “It was an in-your-face, hard-rock party with rock-and-roll strippers”
Though upscale in its presentation, The Clubhouse was a rock club that boasted its share of pro athletes and musicians who regularly frequented the venue, often to hang out with its celebrity co-owners, Pantera...
Dr. Rock: A guy who loves the industry so much he took a bullet...
Few people are as “visible” at EXPO as the one-and-only Dr. Rock. With his teased hair and boisterous personality, he’s always been passionate about adult clubs, and the Dallas market specifically. Aside from being...
Dawn Rizos: The Queen of the Dallas club scene
Texas may be known for its cowboys and mavericks, but there’s one woman — Dawn Rizos — who helped revolutionize the way adult clubs in Dallas operated in the ‘90s and 2000s, all the...
Stephen McWilliams: A man who always “classed up the joint”
Though it’s been some time since he’s worked in our industry, Stephen McWilliams has nevertheless left a lasting impression, not only on the Dallas Metroplex’s clubs but on the industry at large. McWilliams’ talents...
Club operator wanted: No risk, all reward!
Ever thought about entering what is arguably the number-one club market in the US? Here’s your chance to do it, without having to buy a club!
(NOTE: This story appears in the September 2024 issue...
Atlantic TurnKey ATM Solutions preserves its founder’s legacy
TurnKey co-founder Warren Cato upholds the company’s reputation in the industry by bringing Anthony Critelli on board to form Atlantic TurnKey ATM Solutions.
(NOTE: This story appears in the September 2024 issue of ED Magazine.)
As a...
BanQone Rain Maker Kiosk: A revolutionary transformation of traditional ATMs
Now that he’s reinvented the ATM, BanQone President and CEO Julius Cato shares the company’s plans for the ED Expo and for their future.
(NOTE: This story appears in the September 2024 issue of ED...
Reign owner transforms jinxed location with massive renovation
How a two-year renovation and a clear understanding of the customer base repaired the reputation of a formerly renounced Tampa Bay strip club site.
(NOTE: This story appears in the July 2024 issue of ED...
ED On the Cover: Raychel Revolver takes aim at feature industry stardom
ED’s 2023 Newcomer of the Year Award winner, Raychel Revolver, has gone from simply intriguing to supremely accomplished in what seemed like a matter of minutes. Now, she wants to share the factors of...
ED Special Focus: Get to know Bryan Tepus of SmartTab
Bryan Tepus, CMO of SmartTab, emphasizes the speed, stability and security of a POS system designed by a team experienced in the chaos of a club operation. To find out more about SmartTab, you...
ED Special Focus: Get to know Ian Garfinkel of CWA
Ian Garfinkel — who manages the dexterous CWA, which in-sources all of its processing, banking, law, risk and chargebacks — notes his Muay Thai background, and explains that he’s in the process of writing...
ED Special Focus: Get to know Warren Cato of Club Control
Warren Cato, the founder and innovator of Club Control Systems, explains why and how he’s been able to “artfully” delivers solutions to industry problems over the past three decades.
(NOTE: This story appears in the...
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EDI Starlets Division: Inside the class of 2026
Performers competing in the 2026 EDI Starlet Division answer two questions: “How would you describe your identity as a feature entertainer?” and “What are...
A tale of two business models
Former club executive, Ryan Carlson, explains how overcharging broke the adult nightclub business model and outlines the steps to fix it.
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5 Essential safeguards against liquor and drug-related claims
ED Legal Correspondent Larry Kaplan examines how weak policies, a lack of training, poor documentation and unprepared testimony can devastate a club in his...
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