What happened to the Elephant Bar?
In 2014, Elephant Bar filed for bankruptcy and closed 16 stores. In 2017, Elephant Bar closed a number of sites with no explanation. In late 2017, Elephant Bar was bought out by Gen3 Hospitality LLC, and as of 2018 the remaining 7 locations will soon be going through a number of upgrades to revitalize the brand.
Does Elephant Bar still exist?
The owner of the Elephant Bar Restaurant Group has changed, a familiar occurrence for the distressed brand. Las Vegas-based Gen3 Hospitality announced today it had acquired the restaurant company, which includes seven locations in Nevada, California and New Mexico.
Who owns the Elephant Bar?
Las Vegas restaurateur Billy Richardson has acquired the Elephant Bar chain out of bankruptcy. Las Vegas restaurateur Billy Richardson has acquired the Elephant Bar chain out of bankruptcy. Richardson, founder of Gen3 Hospitality, operates The Barrymore, Flour & Barley, Haute Doggery and other restaurants.
What is an Elephant Bar?
The Elephant Bar was born out of an older lifting event in which competitors lifted a bar loaded up with modified Hummer tires. It was an impressive-looking lift—the nearly 14-foot bar bent substantially under the weight, which gives the whole event a superhero vibe.
Are there any elephant bars left in California?
This restaurant is one of two Elephant Bars remaining in the Bay Area, where once there were several. The other location still open is in Hayward at Southland Mall. Three years ago, the chain closed half of its eight Bay Area restaurants, shuttering the ones located in Campbell, Cupertino, Concord and Dublin.
Is the Elephant Bar easier?
For some, the Elephant Bar might be easier, but it really is a different type of pull you have to be a bit more patient at it and slow off the floor to allow the slack to all come out.
How heavy is the Elephant Bar?
The massive Elephant Bar weighs 65 pounds and is 9 foot, 7 inches long with extra length to accommodate even more weight for the “super-strong” lifters.
How much does an elephant bar weigh?
How much does an elephant deadlift bar weigh? – Quora. The massive Elephant Bar weighs 65 pounds and is 9 foot, 7 inches long with extra length to accommodate even more weight for the “super-strong” lifters.
What is the Rogue Elephant Bar?
The Rogue Elephant Bar is longer than a regulation “Olympic Bar,” and has extra length on each end to accommodate 12 or 13 of our custom-made 45 lb. (20.5 kg) plates to be loaded on each end. Each plate is 2” wide—like most cast-iron plates made during the first half of the 20th century.
Why is it called an Elephant Bar?
Is Elephant Bar easier?