Local businesses deal with lost customers by doing everything from cutting staff to using the down time to prepare for fall. The bar still promotes weekly specials, mainly for ciders and frozen drinks. Sales tend to be one-third of the regular year, he said. Meyer said he'll often see the same students during summer four or five nights a week, as opposed to once or twice during the school year. Security measures do not change at Kam's.
Patrons can still expect to be greeted by a doorman as they enter.
Meyer believes students enjoy Kam's more in the summer because of the easy-going atmosphere. A lot of times students going out and having a good time is directly related to the class workload. It has the most business during this season because of ice cream sales. Summer customers are usually not college-aged, said Adam Cadman, general manager. Other Dairy Queens that only serve ice cream, as opposed to hot food, close from November until January.