Bar-i Liquor Inventory Blog

Everyone hates counting liquor inventory. It’s one of the most tedious aspects of running a bar. As a result, you should have an innate desire to complete this process as fast as possible without ...

In the bar industry, the term shrinkage refers to the use of product or inventory without a matching sale. Many bars experience a much higher level of shrinkage than they realize, and this can significantly ...

This pandemic has been especially challenging for the hospitality industry as venues across the US and beyond have been ordered to close. While there is no silver bullet solution, here is a list of simple things that you can do while you are closed to set your bar up for success when you ...

Stay-at-home restrictions are beginning to ease up across the country, and many bars and restaurants will be opening their doors again soon. In some states, such as Colorado, restaurants have been allowed to reopen this week at partial capacity. Whether you are permitted to serve customers now ...

In some countries such as the United Kingdom, alcohol pour sizes are regulated by the government. However, in the United States, all bars are free to make their own decisions regarding portion sizes. ...

The average profit margin for restaurants is approximately 3-5%. When you’re working on such a small margin, attention to detail is crucial. Even tiny amounts of shrinkage or minor errors in your processes can ...

Compeat is one of the leading restaurant management software platforms available. It allows you to manage all aspects of your operations in one system, including accounting/payroll, sales data, scheduling and inventory. The timely, accurate data generated by this system allows you to more ...

There’s no hard-and-fast rule regarding the ideal frequency of bar inventory counts. This must be determined by the unique needs of your bar and the goals you’re looking to achieve from the inventory process. That being said, if you want to

If you’re considering upgrading your liquor inventory system, it’s important to do your research. Not all inventory systems are created equal. Some only provide basic functions, such as:

If you’re considering upgrading your liquor inventory system, it’s important to first think about the goals you would like to achieve out of the inventory process. This will help you narrow down your options to focus on the solutions that address your specific goals.