14 Quotes by Ed Droste

If we're as successful as we think we will be, we might do some expansion down the road.

Over the last three or four years I drove every inch of Vegas and we walked into every casino. We even had some deals that went into agreements, but for one reason or another, it wasn't right. But this one was absolutely perfect.

I think history is going to repeat itself. We brought a little of the beach-into-the-casual dining concept and now we're doing the same thing amongst all the marble with our wood floors. We have 25,000 rooms within a couple of blocks of us, so we're right there nestled amongst the big guys.

We're really our own culture, and I think that's going to set us apart from the other purely restaurant connected casino concepts that are emerging. We have a very loyal following; millions go through our stores in a monthly basis. I just don't think they (other restaurant operators) have the culture and the following that we have because of our sports involvement and the Hooters Girls.

It's not inconceivable but our main thought is to keep the eye on the ball here.