About Us


Founded in 1969 by Frank H. Caven, Caven Enterprises has been an integral part of the Dallas gay community ever since. The company has operated over 40 nightclubs in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and El Paso, Texas; Washington D.C.; Tampa, Orlando and Key West, Florida. Mr. Caven was succeeded as CEO by Denis Weir in 1988. In 1996, Mr. Weir was succeeded by Jack Polachek. Gregg Kilhoffer currently serves as President.Caven Enterprises became an employee-owned company in 2007. Team members become vested with company stock over their tenure with the company. As a result, over half of our 150 team members have 5 or more years with us.In addition to operating four of Texas' most successful nightclubs, CEI also owns and manages commercial real estate in the Oak Lawn area of Dallas.


Free Wi-Fi


Now, along with our mouth-watering lunch menu, we are now serving up Wireless Internet access for you laptop or hand held device, including VPN support so you can access your office network from inside JR's. Have a burger while you surf the net; have a refreshing beverage while you check your email. You've probably made a lot of connections at JR's; this is one more.