Crains: Dan Gilbert to Roll Out Retail Plan

[syrett4]

Umm...table tennis social club? Really? I've never heard of that before and I applaud new ideas[[at least new to me), but that sounds kinda lame.

There is a place like this in Milwaukee to give you an idea what it might be like. It was a bar, with a lot of tables, tons of flat screens with sports/videos etc on. They give lessons, hold tournaments on their main table, have leagues and open nights a couple nights a week. They also do corporate functions which is how I became aware of the place.

http://milwaukee.spingalactic.com/

[dmike76]

That does look interesting. I guess I was thrown by the whole 'social club' thing, like it was some sort of exclusive resource, but if it's open to the public like this example I'm all for it. I don't play ping pong, though so personally I would not be that interested in going. Good beer would help persuade me though!

[michimoby]

That does look interesting. I guess I was thrown by the whole 'social club' thing, like it was some sort of exclusive resource, but if it's open to the public like this example I'm all for it. I don't play ping pong, though so personally I would not be that interested in going. Good beer would help persuade me though!

I know the planning team for Drive, and I can assure you that they're putting an incredible amount of thought into making it a powerhouse. Seeing how successful the Spin franchise has been in NYC, Milwaukee, and Toronto, I really think it's going to be a popular spot in Detroit.

As far as I know, there's going to be a membership option or pay-per-hour option. The bar's supposed to be serving local craft brews [[think MCBW or Detroit Beer Co. on tap). The "social club" aspect derives from the fact that Spin operates with a really large membership base, but it's not like the DAC in which non-members aren't allowed. There's just certain perks to being a member.

The proprietor is Detroit born and raised, and the team he's got working with him really has a solid set of business chops. I'm rooting for 'em.

[Spartan]

I know the planning team for Drive, and I can assure you that they're putting an incredible amount of thought into making it a powerhouse. Seeing how successful the Spin franchise has been in NYC, Milwaukee, and Toronto, I really think it's going to be a popular spot in Detroit.

As far as I know, there's going to be a membership option or pay-per-hour option. The bar's supposed to be serving local craft brews [[think MCBW or Detroit Beer Co. on tap). The "social club" aspect derives from the fact that Spin operates with a really large membership base, but it's not like the DAC in which non-members aren't allowed. There's just certain perks to being a member.

The proprietor is Detroit born and raised, and the team he's got working with him really has a solid set of business chops. I'm rooting for 'em.

Any idea of a planned opening date? Sounds like a very interesting concept, and I do love ping pong. Will definitely give it a shot at least once.