How to Start, Run and Grow a Successful Bar and Tavern Business
As a former bar owner, I can tell you that running a bar can be really fun. But, it can also be a lot of hard work. Looking back, I wish I had this handy book which is full of real good tips and advice on how to run a successful bar.
The interesting part of my personal journey as a bar owner is that I actually bought the bar, which was losing a lot of money, from a lady who I then hired as my manager. Almost 4 years later, and after making a lot of money, I sold it back to her and some of my waitresses. Unfortunately, she drove the bar right back into the ground. She was a great manager but a bad owner. Which proves owning a bar is not for everyone. This book also covers this dynamic and much more.
The book covers topics like:
- Who And Why Should You Open A Bar
- Profitability Of A Bar Business
- Six Ways To Find Money To Start Your Business
- Knowing The Market And Setting A Trend
- Naming Your Bar Or Club
- Putting Together A Business Plan
- Legal Side Of Your Bar Business
- Incorporating Your Business
- EIN, Bank Account & City, County & State Licenses
- Liquor License (Application To Approval)
- Commercial, BOP & Liquor Liability Insurance
- How To Find An Existing Bar For Sale
- How To Find A Suitable Location
- Negotiating A Commercial Lease
- Planning And Building A Bar
- Signage, Menu, Décor & Furniture
- Sound, Lighting & Music
- Supplies & Equipment
- Management & Employees
- Managing Bar Inventory
- How To Calculate Inventory Usage, Pour Cost
- Drink Pricing, Profitability And POS
- Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Marketing & Promotion
- How To Increase And Upsell Liquor
- Additional Revenue Ideas
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