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When speaking with potential clients, we frequently hear the following comment: “I do my own inventory in-house, calculate my liquor cost and see that it consistently stays in line. So why do I need your service?” The simple answer (and really the most important answer) is money.
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One of Bar-i’s clients was experiencing poor yields on their kegs and they asked us to look into the issue in greater detail. This was a very high volume client that consistently generated over $100,000 per week in bar sales, and draft beer sales comprised a sizable portion of their business. As ...
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If you own a bar, you most likely recognize the reality that a certain amount of drinks will be given away for free. It’s an inevitable outcome, especially since comping drinks is a powerful way for bartenders to increase their tips. As a result, they have a strong incentive to make a certain ...
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While attending the 2016 Nightclub & Bar (NCB) show in Las Vegas, Scott and Jamie came across a variety of interesting ideas and products. In our last post, we previewed a few of our ...
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The annual Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show (NCB) in Las Vegas is always an interesting experience. During the 3 day trade show, you have an opportunity to meet a wide range of individuals and companies associated with the bar industry. Some of these people are leaders in the field, ...
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The most important point we can make to you when thinking about upgrading your inventory system is that you need to have a clear understanding of your goals. Do you want to simply save time on the inventory process or do you also want to leverage your inventory data to help your bar make ...
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POS systems have become an integral component to the success of most restaurants and bars. When used properly, a good POS system can significantly impact your profitability. While this may lead you to believe that your ...
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The craft beer explosion is well underway and if your bar hasn’t addressed this phenomenon, you’re going to be left behind.
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Bar-i began formally offering franchise opportunities in late 2015. We’ve received significant interest about this opportunity, particularly on the east and west coasts. However, we’re still searching for the right
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Bar-i recently started working with a new client that has been using a free POS system with their bar. This POS system is genuinely free – there are no up-front fees for the software or ongoing fees for usage – and we’re amazed to discover ...
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