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New Struthers cigar shop Cotton Toast offers memberships, 24-hour keycard access
Summary
Co-owners Dave Lago and Mark Lehi told the Struthers City Council they opened Cotton Toast Premium Cigars and Accessories, operate a seasonal mobile trailer, and offer tiered memberships including 24-hour keycard access, lockers and member discounts.
Dave Lago, co-owner of Cotton Toast Premium Cigars and Accessories, and co-owner Mark Lehi introduced their new business to the Struthers City Council, describing a brick-and-mortar cigar shop complemented by a seasonal mobile trailer and a range of paid memberships.
“This mobile cigar truck, Cotton Toast Mobile Cigars, ... it just took off,” said Dave Lago, describing the business’s start as a mobile operation that drew requests for appearances from groups including the Canton Hall of Fame. He said the partners decided to move to a permanent retail location after the mobile service expanded.
Mark Lehi said membership features include 24-hour keycard access and an on-site humidor for members. “I believe it's our 24 hour keycard access for our members. Just having a full selection of cigars in our humidor,” Lehi said.
Lago and Lehi described tiered membership options and some pricing. Lago said the shop will offer four-month, six-month and year-long memberships; Lehi said a social membership would be $60 per month and Lago said a locker membership would be $100 per month. Lago said members have access to complementary items in a members’ lounge — coffee, bottled water and ice — and that the venue is BYOB.
The owners described the shop as a downtown amenity that they believe complements ongoing revitalization. “Struthers is ... a beautiful gem,” Lago said, adding the shop is about “15 minutes away from everybody in the area.” He said the business has received positive reactions from customers and passersby.
The owners asked residents to visit their shop or social media for details. “Either check our Facebook page, Instagram, stop in here, or even our website,” Lehi said.
The council was informed of the new business and its offerings; no regulatory actions or council motions were reported on the record in the transcript excerpt provided.
