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Beer and liquor. These are the products that typically generate the largest volume of sales in most bars. As a result, many bars focus their efforts on building these facets of their business. However, it would be a mistake to neglect your wine sales entirely. When done properly, a wines by the ...
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There are challenges associated with every aspect of the bar inventory process, but taking inventory on wine products presents several unique issues that aren’t experienced with beer and liquor. We discussed
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In general, most Bar-i clients tend to focus more on draft beer and liquor sales than wine sales. That being said, it’s important that you don’t overlook wine as part of your
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When opening a new bar, it’s important to hire the right people and create an environment that cultivates a strong, tight-knit team. Your staff is the face of your bar – they interact with your customers every day, and it’s important that they make a positive impression on your customers. This ...
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One of the most challenging things to get right when opening a new bar is your ordering procedures. Once you’ve been open for business for an extended period of time, you’ll have ...
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When you are opening a new bar or restaurant, you have a lot to think about. For most owners, being very well organized isn’t near the top of their to-do list. This is a huge mistake. Every aspect of your bar will run more smoothly when you are highly organized. Not only will this make your ...
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No one wants to go to a bar that serves crappy drinks. This is one fundamental truth that applies to all types of bars. No matter what the concept is for your new bar or restaurant, you’ll ...
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The ultimate goal of starting a bar or restaurant is to make money. Obviously, you want to have a quality product and provide your customers with a great experience, but if you don’t turn a profit, your efforts will be short-lived.
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Portion sizes aren’t thought about carefully enough by most bars, and this is a huge mistake. Establishing a clearly-defined portion size for your drinks is an important way to ensure the quality and taste of your cocktails remains consistent. But more importantly, it’ll ensure that you don’t ...
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When opening a new bar, one of the most important elements to get right is your pricing. It should be fairly obvious why pricing decisions will play a major role in the success of your bar. We’ve written about
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