So, We Built the Pond Corporation

Not just a bar concept. IT'S A WHOLE POND

It’s A place where:

• Conversations happen naturally

• Energy pulls people in

• Strangers become regulars, FRIENDS, PARTNERS

• We wanted to build something and help others do the same

A place built on one simple belief: We don’t just serve drinks — we serve people.

Why the Rubber Duck?

Because somewhere along the way, most people forgot how to have simple, unfiltered fun.

The rubber duck represents:

• Nostalgia

• Playfulness

• Letting your guard down

It’s something almost everyone recognizes—something that instantly softens the room.

In a world that feels heavy, serious, and fast… The duck reminds people to laugh again.

Meet the Heart Behind the Pond

Leroy Pond Duck:

Leroy Pond is inspired by one of the founders’ grandfathers—a man who lived a life defined by service, discipline, and grit.

• A retired military man

• A builder who started with nothing

• A product of the late 1950s and 60s

• Someone who remembered Route 66 in its prime—when people stopped, talked, and knew each other

Leroy believed:

• You earn everything

• You take care of your people

• And you show up, every single day

He didn’t build community by talking about it.
He built it through hard work and consistency.

Barbara Pond:

Barbara Pond is inspired by the grandmother of one of the founders—a woman of deep faith, compassion, and quiet strength.

• A devoted Christian

• A believer that faith wasn’t confined to a building

• Someone who lived her values out loud

She would say:

“You don’t find God sitting in a church… you find Him sitting next to people.”

Barbara believed:

• You can’t serve a community from a distance

• You have to sit with people, listen to them, and meet them where they are

She didn’t just love people when it was easy.
She loved them through struggle.

Real People. Real Life. Real Foundation.

Leroy and Barbara Pond are inspired by real people—
Leroy and Barbara Jones—who understood what it meant to:

• Work hard

• Love deeply

• Serve others

• And build something that mattered

The Pond Martini Bar is built on their example.

A Different Kind of Entertainment

Most busnisess chase trends.

We create moments people remember.

At The Pond Corporation:

• Employees are entertainers, not just order takers

• Guests don’t just visit—they participate

• The room feels alive, unpredictable, and real

We call it: Fun + Chaotic (on purpose)

Not messy.
Not random.

Designed energy.

The Philosophy: P.O.N.D.

This isn’t branding. It’s how we operate.

• P – People First

• O – Open Community

• N – Never Forget Balance

• D – Deliver the Experience

And we back that up with something rare in this industry:

We are closed Sunday through Tuesday.

Because:

• Burnout kills culture

• Great energy requires real rest

• People matter—our team included

• The Opportunity

• We built The Pond Corporation to scale—without losing its soul.

• At its core, The Pond is more than just a little puddle.
  It’s an experience-driven brand built on energy, connection, and unforgettable moments

• 💡 Why This Works

• The hospitality industry has shifted.

• People don’t go out just to drink anymore.

• They go out for:

• Experiences

• Energy

• Connection

• Something worth sharing

• The Pond Corporation delivers all of that—consistently.

• We don’t sell drinks.
  We create moments.

• 👥 Who We’re Looking For

• This isn’t for passive investors.

• This is for people who want to build something that matters.

• People who:

• Lead with energy and intention

• Care about people—not just profit

• Want to create a place their community feels proud of

• Understand culture isn’t a slogan—it’s daily behavior

• You don’t need nightlife experience.

• But you do need to care about people.

• 🐤 What You’re Really Building

• Not just a business.

• A place where:

• People celebrate

• People connect

• People let go

• People come back

• A place where a simple rubber duck on a shelf can break the ice, start a conversation, and remind someone…

• Life doesn’t always have to be so serious.

• ⏰ Why Now

• The timing has never been better.

• Experience-driven venues are outperforming traditional bars

• Community-focused brands are winning long-term

• Consumers crave connection more than ever

• Social-media-driven experiences create organic marketing at scale

• The Pond Corporation sits right in the middle of that shift.

• ✨ The Invitation

• We’re not trying to be everywhere.

• We’re trying to be intentional, memorable, and real—

• with the right people leading each location.

• If you want to:

• Build a business with purpose

• Create something people feel

• Bring energy, connection, and nostalgia back into your community

• Then there’s a place for you here.

• Welcome to The Pond Family 🐤