Bartender At Large

How does an arcade video game passion project become a national phenomenon? Join us for an in-depth conversation with Paul Kermizian, CEO and co-founder of Barcade, the pioneering company that invented the retro arcade bar concept in 2004. He reveals the accidental success story of a Williamsburg hobby that proved the simple, powerful appeal of pairing classic 80s arcade games with American craft beer, thus creating a social hub for two dedicated communities. Paul breaks down the operational wisdom behind the brand, detailing their unique ownership of over 1,200 vintage games and an in-house tech team dedicated to near-perfect uptime. He also shares insights on strategic growth, including why the company is pausing expansion after opening its largest location to date and exploring franchising as a future model. Be sure to check out our Patreon to gain access to an extended hour long version of this same episode: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge ____________________________________ Join us every Monda