Cactus Jack's Saloon & Grill

What Cactus Jack's Saloon & Grill does

Cactus Jack's Saloon & Grill is a privately-held, single-location American bar and grill in Evergreen, Colorado, owned and operated by Gary and Megan Mitchell since 2001. The business serves local Evergreen residents, Denver-area visitors, and outdoor recreation tourists through a unified hospitality offering that combines a full food menu (burgers, wraps, sandwiches, appetizers priced $8-$19), a full bar open 11am-2am daily, weekly entertainment programming (live music, karaoke, open mic, trivia), and event services (catering and private parties). The venue's creekside patio overlooking Bear Creek and its Widespread Panic-inspired menu naming (Tall Boy Burger, Airplane Burger, Gangster Wrap) form the core brand identity.\n\nThe technology stack is standard restaurant SaaS: Toast Tab for POS and online ordering for pickup, DoorDash for delivery, and Popmenu (with Level Access) powering the public website, menus, reviews, and accessibility compliance. Marketing channels include a website, YouTube channel archiving live performances, VIP email/text loyalty program, an events calendar, social media, and a Google-driven review sweepstakes ($500 drawing). Revenue is generated across four streams: food and beverage sales (transaction-based), catering (professional services), private event hosting (professional services), and live entertainment events (predominantly no-cover local performances).\n\nThe business model is community-led and event-driven, with weekly recurring promotions (Local's Day 10% off Thursdays, Mule Monday $5 Tito's Mules, Taco Tuesday, Friday/Saturday/Sunday live music) anchoring customer frequency. The company has no disclosed funding, no parent or subsidiary structure, employs 5 people, and has no public financial reporting. No AI, app, or proprietary technology is deployed; competitive positioning rests on community tenure, location, and brand identity rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Cactus Jack's Saloon & Grill

Legal name

Cactus Jack's Saloon & Grill

Website

https://evergreenlivemusic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cactus Jack's Saloon & Grill is a privately-held, single-location American bar and grill in Evergreen, Colorado, founded in 2001 by owners Gary and Megan Mitchell. It serves local residents, Denver-area visitors, and outdoor recreation tourists with food, full bar service, weekly live music, and private event hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurant & Bar

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Food Services and Drinking Places (722)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA)

Keywords

• Casual dining restaurant
• Live music venue
• Bar and grill
• Private event hosting
• American bar food

Headquarters

HQ city

Evergreen, Colorado

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Core revenue from serving American bar food including burgers, wraps, sandwiches, appetizers, and alcoholic beverages. Kitchen operates 11am-10pm daily with full bar service until 2am. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery available.
2. Catering Services: Catering inquiries accepted for events with customizable menu options and number of servings. Contact form-based lead generation for catering bookings.
3. Private Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting private parties including birthday parties, baby showers, office functions, and special celebrations. Inquiry-based booking system.
4. Live Entertainment Events: Live music performances on weekends and summer afternoons featuring local Colorado bands. Generally no cover charge for regular shows; cover may be charged for fundraisers or premium performances.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cactus Jack's Saloon & Grill operates a full-service restaurant and bar in Evergreen, Colorado, serving American bar food (burgers, wraps, sandwiches, appetizers) and alcoholic beverages alongside live music and community events. The venue combines dine-in service, pickup and delivery ordering, weekly live entertainment programming, catering, and private event hosting as a single integrated hospitality offering.

Product overview

Cactus Jack's Saloon & Grill is a locally owned independent restaurant and bar in Evergreen, Colorado, operating since 2001. The company offers a unified hospitality experience combining a full food service operation (burgers, wraps, sandwiches, appetizers) with entertainment services (live music, karaoke, trivia, open mic) and event hosting capabilities (catering, private parties). Digital ordering is facilitated through Toast (pickup) and DoorDash (delivery). The business runs weekly promotions including Local's Day (10% off Thursdays), Mule Monday ($5 Tito's Mules), and Taco/Margarita Monday specials. A VIP membership program provides exclusive access to events and special offers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Menu Full restaurant food menu featuring American grill fare such as burgers, wraps, sandwiches, and appetizers. Items include Tall Boy Burger ($18.50), Airplane Burger ($19), Gangster Wrap ($17), Philly Cheese Incident, and other bar food offerings, served to dine-in guests from 11am to 10pm daily.
• Drinks Menu Beverage offerings including alcoholic drinks, cocktails (Tito's Mules for $5 on Mondays), beer, and non-alcoholic options. Full bar service operates from 11am to 2am daily.
• Catering Services Off-site catering services for events and gatherings with customizable menu options and serving sizes. Catering inquiries are accepted via an online contact form.
• Private Events and Group Reservations Private party and group reservation services for birthdays, baby showers, office functions, and special occasions with flexible event space accommodating various party sizes.
• Online Ordering for Pickup and Delivery Digital ordering system allowing customers to place food orders for pickup via Toast Tab or for delivery via DoorDash directly through the restaurant's website.
• Live Music Events Weekly live music performances featuring local Colorado bands, open mic nights, karaoke, and special music events. Most shows carry no cover charge.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Elks Lodge of EvergreencoreOthers · 1 January 2013Held a fundraiser for flood victims following the 2013 100-year flood. Awarded Cactus Jack's enough money to buy seating for the restaurant. The chairs represented patrons to them and symbolized the importance of community support.
• Allen Major (Cactus Jack)coreOthers · 1 January 2013Original owner of Cactus Jack's (Allen Major 'Cactus Jack') sold the business to Gary and Megan Mitchell in 2001. Critically helped rebuild the restaurant after the 2013 flood, fronting money for reconstruction and fighting the insurance company (Lloyd's of London) for reimbursement. The restaurant would not have reopened without his support.
• Evergreen Coalition for Racial JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on promoting equity and inclusion within the Evergreen community. Cactus Jack's has partnered with the coalition to address racial justice issues. The restaurant has an explicit policy that hate will not be tolerated, and incidents should be reported to managers or owners.
• Ovation West Performing ArtsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of 'Broadway & Beers' events featuring live musical theatre performances on the creekside patio. Talented performers from Ovation West take the patio stage to showcase upcoming productions and Broadway favorites. Partnership supports Evergreen's local performing arts community.
• Time2Fly MusicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMusic promotion and booking agency that presents artists like MJT at Cactus Jack's. Time2Fly brings high-energy, genre-bending musical acts to the venue, enhancing the live music programming.
• Cast Iron Tavern (Golden, CO)minorOthersStephanie Wright, former employee who worked at Cactus Jack's during the 2013 flood, now owns Cast Iron Tavern in Golden. Referenced as a recommendation for good food to customers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Tommyknocker Brewery & Pub: Idaho Springs, CO brewpub located in the Denver mountain corridor. Comparable as a mountain-community restaurant-bar hybrid with live music programming and casual American food, serving a similar mix of locals and Denver-area visitors.
• The Sink: Boulder, CO historic restaurant and bar famous for burgers and a quirky atmosphere. Comparable as a long-standing Colorado independent restaurant-bar that has built a strong local brand identity around burgers and casual dining.
• The Pioneer Restaurant: Colorado mountain-region casual restaurant and bar. Comparable as a regional independent restaurant-bar combining American comfort food with traditional saloon atmosphere in a small-town Colorado setting.
• The Stone Cup: Idaho Springs, CO restaurant and bar in the mountain corridor. Comparable as a small-town Colorado independent restaurant-bar serving Denver-area visitors and weekend tourists with casual American food.
• Buckhorn Exchange: Historic Denver saloon and restaurant offering American food and full bar service. Comparable as a long-running independent Colorado bar-and-grill with strong brand identity and community following.
• Ollie's Station Restaurant: Restaurant and bar in the Colorado mountain corridor serving burgers, sandwiches, and bar fare. Comparable as an independently-owned Colorado casual dining venue with live music and a community gathering focus.
• West Flanders Brewing: Boulder-area brewpub with food service and live music events. Comparable as a Colorado bar-and-grill venue combining casual food and beverages with regular live entertainment programming drawing local and regional patrons.
• Alderwood Bar & Grill: Boulder, CO neighborhood bar and grill known for burgers, live music, and a community gathering atmosphere. Comparable as a Colorado independent restaurant-bar combining casual American food with regular live entertainment programming.
• The Woody Creek Tavern: Aspen-area neighborhood tavern known for its local community vibe, burgers, and casual bar fare. Comparable as a long-standing independently-owned Colorado mountain saloon with a strong local regular base and casual American grill menu.
• Buffalo Rose: Golden, CO live music venue and restaurant operating as both a bar and event space. Comparable as a Colorado mountain-corridor venue combining restaurant/bar service with regular live music programming and event hosting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQqanI9kOiVksCJaQbCRHrQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cactus-jack's-saloon-&-grill

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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