It's important that you're able to offer great incentives and a good work environment for your employees. The gross margins for your cigar lounge business are typically around 43%, which can make it more challenging to incur new expenses and maintain profitability.

While there may not be strict dress codes, it's always a good idea to dress in smart casual attire. Avoid wearing ripped or torn pants (unless your name is Lefty). Open-toe footwear is always a big faux pas, you are in a club setting, not at the beach.

They're excellent places to make new friends because you automatically have something in common, and cigars are always a good conversation starter. In addition, a cigar lounge usually hosts a very social ambiance where you and these like-minded people will quickly become friends.