Business
New Business Spotlight
Cornhole - The new game in town
Name of business: Franklin Bags
Owners: Brian Waugh and Scottie Tabler
Address: P.O. Box 211, State Line, PA 17263
Opening date: Sept. 1
Products and services: Traveling bar cornhole league. Waugh described the game as "indoor horseshoes," in which participants toss beanbags at a 6-inch hole in a board at the other end.
Marketing area: Bar services in Washington and Frederick counties in Maryland
How did you get into your business, or what motivated you to start it? "Myself and my business partner have thought about starting our own business for several months now, and we finally decided on a concept and just decided to start it. We were not expecting it to take off as fast as it did, but over the past month, we have managed to sign six different bars, playing five nights per week, which works out to 14 games per week in Washington and Frederick counties. We are sponsored by Rolling Rock, Woodgamz and BJ's Embroidery Shop."
Franklin Bags will hold the first Blazin' Auto Cornhole Classic on Dec. 5 and 6 at the Hagerstown Hotel & Convention Center. Play starts both days at noon.
Number of employees: The owners are the sole employees.
Hours: Depending on the location, but usually 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Phone number: 301-305-9710
Web site: www.franklinbags.com
E-mail address: fishhooks2008@live.com
