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As a bar manager or owner, keeping track of liquor costs is a primary responsibility. Set Up a Lean Bar . Our first tip to keeping liquor costs low at your bar is to set up a lean operation. To achieve that kind of organization, you would have to establish your bar’s pars. . MORE
We dedicate the month of January to #Ginuary on our social media specifically every year, because we can’t quite face the terror of the tough first month of the year by going without, so we… The post Best Gin Bars Across The World appeared first on GastroGays. MORE
With that in mind, having a solid reopening plan for your bar or brewery might be the deciding factor that sets your business on course for returning to normalcy or closure. Here are some of the things you should prepare for as a bar or brewery owner. Download our post-COVID reopening checklist for bars & breweries. Neither is good press for a bar or brewery already struggling to maintain day-to-day operations. MORE
To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Coronavirus COVID-19 Contingency Plan for Bar and Restaurant Operators appeared first on Bar and Restaurant Coach. This content is password protected. Personal/ Quality of Life MORE
Bar POS and nightclub POS features are both tremendously important in ensuring the profitability of these types of outlets; not only by providing management with excellent up-to-the-minute data but also by permitting front of house staff to devote the maximum amount of time to providing excellent customer service. The post 7 Must-Have Bar POS and Nightclub POS Features appeared first on Restaurant Technology Guys. MORE
As a result, many restaurant and bar owners get lost in trying to do too many things at once, and it’s often their menu that suffers the most. To try and reach a broad customer base, many restaurants and bars decide to offer an extensive menu that appeals to everyone. MORE
Bar Management Kitchen Management motivating staff Restaurant OperationsAcross the world, governments are beginning to reopen different types of businesses in their communities. Obviously this stage looks different depending on where you are located - some regions in the states are already allowing restaurants to open where others are still shut down, for example. MORE
As the country begins to re-open, consumers are flocking to bars to combat the heat and enjoy a drink with their loved ones. Many bars are only able to operate with patio seating, and some may have limited indoor capacity. . MORE
In July, Texas restaurants were forced to reduce indoor seating capacities back down to 50 percent as COVID-19 spread throughout the state, while all bars, breweries, and other drinking businesses were forced to close entirely. So, Are Texas Bars & Breweries Currently Open? MORE
If you’ve always dreamed of having your very own Cheers, but were previously discouraged by the plethora of possible ways that you could fail , here’s a guide of things you need to be aware of, things to avoid, things to seek out, and everything else you may want to know before setting out to turn your bar dream into a reality. Boil down your vision to what type of bar you’ll be, what vibes you want to exude, and, most importantly, the type of customer you want to attract. MORE
That day, they estimated they’d give out about 1,600 bottles of water, as well as plenty of Nature Valley and Nutrigrain bars, but also fruit snacks, lollipops, a box of store-brand Graham crackers, and some coveted packets of Oreos and Nutter Butters. MORE
The hospitality industry has always had strict cleaning standards when it comes to health and safety in restaurants and bars. Bar Management Restaurant Operations COVID Resources MORE
The manager of your restaurant or bar plays an essential role in the success of your business. That’s why it’s important to implement a performance based incentive plan for your restaurant or bar manager. Bar Management motivating staff Restaurant Operations MORE
When the weather gets cold and the roads are covered in snow, it can be hard to get customers to come out to your sports bar. Here are three things you can do to ensure your sports bar doesn’t suffer during the winter months. Bar Marketing Operations Promotions MORE
Food Leaders blends virtual experiences with premium production and content to educate business operators worldwide. Each session provides best practices and essential steps for ensuring your business’s success in a post-pandemic industry as lockdowns ease. Presented by Elayne Duff—an on-trade strategist, presenter, educator, and spirits judge—this session explores cocktail, beer, and wine trends on the rise amidst the coronavirus crisis. MORE
Diners at a sports bar in downtown Bloomington on the first Saturday night after the stay-at-home orders were lifted in Indiana’s Monroe County. How will a bar with customers occupying all seats maintain six feet of distance between patrons? MORE
There’s no doubt about it, the restaurant and bar business is an incredibly tough space to operate in, and the owners that work within it are highly passionate about what they do. Bar Management Kitchen Management MORE
Does your bar or restaurant operation have an inventory program or an ordering program? How to Make More Money in Your Bar Program. What we know from working with thousands of operators over the last two decades is that bars and restaurants lose tons of money every day. Now that you know what’s missing, your inventory team can have detailed discussions with your bar team to pinpoint what happened and set out a plan going forward. MORE
As few as 16 lesbian bars remain in the United States, and their owners are fighting with all they have to make it through On the night of March 2, a tornado churned through Nashville, ripping through whole neighborhoods and damaging swaths of restaurants. Among the businesses hit was the Lipstick Lounge, a lesbian-owned “bar for humans” open for almost 18 years. The owners, staff, and friends threw themselves into eight days of repairs to save the bar. Courtesy of Pearl Bar. MORE
Not everyone builds a bar from scratch. If you’re in the market to buy a bar that’s already been built, you need to know what to look for to improve your odds of a successful start in this business. Bar Management Restaurant Operations MORE
Social media is an extremely effective tool you can use to promote your bar. Your bar social media strategy should focus on two main outcomes: increasing the size of your audience and encouraging people to come to your bar. Bars & Pubs Social Media Marketing MORE
Food and Beverage is a relative term concerning a large part of the hospitality industry, and what goes into the development of these critical aspects of the bar and restaurant business involves much more than typical startup costs. MORE
Beer pong has become one of the most essential drinking games for house parties, tailgates, and bars. WHAT WE’LL COVER: Chapter 1: 6 Best Professional Beer Pong Tables for Bars. Bars have added professional beer pong tables to their list of bar games to attract customers. MORE
The post Free Restaurant and Bar Menu Templates Backed by 10 Design Secrets appeared first on Buzztime. Bar and Restaurant Marketing OperationsTaking a few simple steps to plan, organize, and design your menu can make a world of difference to your restaurant’s success. MORE
The bar and restaurant industry has been drastically affected by COVID-19. The post Virtual Event Ideas for Bars and Restaurants appeared first on Evergreen. Attracting Customers Craft Beer Events & Promotions Social Media & Marketing bar Bar Owner bar owner academy gettaphunter Happy Hour tips and tricks virtual happy hour MORE
The good news is, the summer months are typically a boom time for bars and restaurants according to Houston Chron. If you want to make sure you are getting your share of the summer business and increase your foot traffic, be sure to follow these 5 tips: Bar Management Restaurant OperationsTourism increases and people are looking to enjoy a nice meal on a breezy patio. But this can also mean increased competition. MORE
US Foods Springs into Helping Bars and Grills. In other news, US Foods launched its Spring Scoop, “Raising the Bar: The Classics – Celebrated and Elevated.” ” The 25th edition of Scoop features products designed to help bar-and-grill operators easily get creative and innovate with their menus, with elevated, upsell-worthy versions of their traditional bar-and-grill fare. MORE
Around the world restaurants are beginning to open up, and the hospitality industry is watching closely to learn how new health and safety protocols are being met, and how customers are responding. Restaurant Operations MORE
Being a franchise organization, we are grateful to have access to hundreds of hospitality experts working with thousands of bars and restaurants across the world, so we are compiling all the best practices as they arise and plan to share them with you. Bar Management Kitchen Management Controlling Costs Restaurant Operations MORE
Whether you are managing a chic wine bar or a local neighborhood watering hole, running a successful bar is not easy. Building a strong infrastructure that includes a recognizable brand, well stocked coolers and realistic financial reports is what will help you make your bar successful in the long run. Be True to Your Concept Every bar should have its own character. Record everything that goes in and out of the bar and kitchen. MORE
The post Representation Matters: Celebrating Black-Owned Restaurants, Bars, & Vendors appeared first on Evergreen. Bar Owner Interviews Operations & Management Technology for Bars & Restaurants black-owned bars black-owned breweries black-owned restaurant MORE
Unfortunately, not all restaurants and bars were able to pivot and adapt to the new normal and for many, those doors have closed indefinitely. Restaurants and bars are opening with capacity restrictions and new guidelines. Working with a reputable accounting firm that specializes in bars and restaurants and has a pulse on the hospitality industry is crucial as our economy continues to navigate these unchartered waters. MORE
Whether you are managing a chic wine bar or a local neighborhood watering hole, running a successful bar is not easy. Building a strong infrastructure that includes a recognizable brand, well stocked coolers and realistic financial reports is what will help you make your bar successful in the long run. Be True to Your Concept Every bar should have its own character. Record everything that goes in and out of the bar and kitchen. MORE
Reality TV has been great for bar consultancy firms like Barmetrix by introducing our services to the world. If nothing else, these popular shows have made people aware that running a successful bar operation is damn HARD. It’s also created a slew of unrealistic stereotypes around what bar and restaurant consultants actually do for their clients. Help for Struggling Bars and Restaurants. provide solutions for featured bar operators. MORE
Here are the top bar and restaurant goals to set and a step by step guide on how to achieve these New Year's resolutions. The post How to Rock 2020 (5 Best Bar + Restaurant New Year’s Resolutions) appeared first on Buzztime. Make 2020 your best year yet!!! MORE
Feel like your bar could use a revamp? Here are 9 easy and low-cost bar upgrades to freshen up your bar! The post 9 Best Bar Upgrades (That Won’t Break the Bank) appeared first on Buzztime. Bar Operations TechnologyDon’t have the funds or time for a total overhaul? MORE
Every bar/beverage manager can tell you about their distributors purchase incentives. Your bar gets free product to try out different flavors or drop the price on name brand spirits, the distributor keeps their inventory fluid and product shipping. These brand ambassadors are a bar manager’s gateway to endless promotions that rouse excitement from guests and reduce the ordering cost and inventory of brands. Want to stay on top of what’s new in the bar business? MORE
Every bar manager experiences recurring nightmares of that one delivery day. The cases of product continue piling up and floor management responsibilities are preventing the bar manager from vigilantly checking in each order. Does the bar just 86 top shelf tequila for the weekend? MORE
As locations are reopening, restaurant owners are getting back into the swing of things and learning new procedures and protocols set in place by local governments. Here at Sculpture Hospitality, we have been working hard to share tips to help get your restaurant and staff ready for when guests arrive again. However, one thing we’ve only briefly touched on is the health and safety procedures you need internally, including the cleanliness of equipment, appliances and managing of stock. MORE
After weeks of time-consuming meetings with local liquor distribution reps, local market research, and decision wavering, you finally feel confident that your bar is set up and ready to go. Before we dive into how bar consultants work, let’s briefly break down the structure of the liquor industry in America. While distributor reps are a great resource for bar managers, they often have conflicting interests and responsibilities. MORE
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Goliath Consulting
JULY 8, 2020
Every bar manager experiences recurring nightmares of that one delivery day. The cases of product continue piling up and floor management responsibilities are preventing the bar manager from vigilantly checking in each order. Does the bar just 86 top shelf tequila for the weekend?
Sculpture Hospitality
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There’s no doubt about it, the restaurant and bar business is an incredibly tough space to operate in, and the owners that work within it are highly passionate about what they do. Bar Management Kitchen Management
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Sculpture Hospitality
AUGUST 18, 2020
The hospitality industry has always had strict cleaning standards when it comes to health and safety in restaurants and bars. Bar Management Restaurant Operations COVID Resources
Lavu
APRIL 1, 2020
If you’ve always dreamed of having your very own Cheers, but were previously discouraged by the plethora of possible ways that you could fail , here’s a guide of things you need to be aware of, things to avoid, things to seek out, and everything else you may want to know before setting out to turn your bar dream into a reality. Boil down your vision to what type of bar you’ll be, what vibes you want to exude, and, most importantly, the type of customer you want to attract.
Sculpture Hospitality
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The manager of your restaurant or bar plays an essential role in the success of your business. That’s why it’s important to implement a performance based incentive plan for your restaurant or bar manager. Bar Management motivating staff Restaurant Operations
Buzztime Business
DECEMBER 27, 2019
When the weather gets cold and the roads are covered in snow, it can be hard to get customers to come out to your sports bar. Here are three things you can do to ensure your sports bar doesn’t suffer during the winter months. Bar Marketing Operations Promotions
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Evergreen
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The post Representation Matters: Celebrating Black-Owned Restaurants, Bars, & Vendors appeared first on Evergreen. Bar Owner Interviews Operations & Management Technology for Bars & Restaurants black-owned bars black-owned breweries black-owned restaurant
Sculpture Hospitality
MARCH 20, 2020
Being a franchise organization, we are grateful to have access to hundreds of hospitality experts working with thousands of bars and restaurants across the world, so we are compiling all the best practices as they arise and plan to share them with you. Bar Management Kitchen Management Controlling Costs Restaurant Operations
Sante
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2941 Restaurant, nestled in the heart of Falls Church, Virginia at 2941 Fairview Park Drive, 22042, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nikki Drake as bar director of the landmark restaurant.
Sculpture Hospitality
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Bar Management Kitchen Management motivating staff Restaurant OperationsAcross the world, governments are beginning to reopen different types of businesses in their communities. Obviously this stage looks different depending on where you are located - some regions in the states are already allowing restaurants to open where others are still shut down, for example.
Gastro Gays
JUNE 8, 2019
We dedicate the month of January to #Ginuary on our social media specifically every year, because we can’t quite face the terror of the tough first month of the year by going without, so we… The post Best Gin Bars Across The World appeared first on GastroGays.
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Bar and Restaurant Coach
APRIL 2, 2019
Does your bar or restaurant operation have an inventory program or an ordering program? How to Make More Money in Your Bar Program. What we know from working with thousands of operators over the last two decades is that bars and restaurants lose tons of money every day. Now that you know what’s missing, your inventory team can have detailed discussions with your bar team to pinpoint what happened and set out a plan going forward.
Cheetah
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Whether you are managing a chic wine bar or a local neighborhood watering hole, running a successful bar is not easy. Building a strong infrastructure that includes a recognizable brand, well stocked coolers and realistic financial reports is what will help you make your bar successful in the long run. Be True to Your Concept Every bar should have its own character. Record everything that goes in and out of the bar and kitchen.
Cheetah
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Whether you are managing a chic wine bar or a local neighborhood watering hole, running a successful bar is not easy. Building a strong infrastructure that includes a recognizable brand, well stocked coolers and realistic financial reports is what will help you make your bar successful in the long run. Be True to Your Concept Every bar should have its own character. Record everything that goes in and out of the bar and kitchen.
2ndKitchen
JULY 9, 2020
Beer pong has become one of the most essential drinking games for house parties, tailgates, and bars. WHAT WE’LL COVER: Chapter 1: 6 Best Professional Beer Pong Tables for Bars. Bars have added professional beer pong tables to their list of bar games to attract customers.
Goliath Consulting
AUGUST 10, 2019
After weeks of time-consuming meetings with local liquor distribution reps, local market research, and decision wavering, you finally feel confident that your bar is set up and ready to go. Before we dive into how bar consultants work, let’s briefly break down the structure of the liquor industry in America. While distributor reps are a great resource for bar managers, they often have conflicting interests and responsibilities.
Goliath Consulting
JUNE 8, 2019
Every bar/beverage manager can tell you about their distributors purchase incentives. Your bar gets free product to try out different flavors or drop the price on name brand spirits, the distributor keeps their inventory fluid and product shipping. These brand ambassadors are a bar manager’s gateway to endless promotions that rouse excitement from guests and reduce the ordering cost and inventory of brands. Want to stay on top of what’s new in the bar business?
Focus POS
AUGUST 26, 2020
As the country begins to re-open, consumers are flocking to bars to combat the heat and enjoy a drink with their loved ones. Many bars are only able to operate with patio seating, and some may have limited indoor capacity. .
Bar and Restaurant Coach
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Reality TV has been great for bar consultancy firms like Barmetrix by introducing our services to the world. If nothing else, these popular shows have made people aware that running a successful bar operation is damn HARD. It’s also created a slew of unrealistic stereotypes around what bar and restaurant consultants actually do for their clients. Help for Struggling Bars and Restaurants. provide solutions for featured bar operators.
2ndKitchen
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With that in mind, having a solid reopening plan for your bar or brewery might be the deciding factor that sets your business on course for returning to normalcy or closure. Here are some of the things you should prepare for as a bar or brewery owner. Download our post-COVID reopening checklist for bars & breweries. Neither is good press for a bar or brewery already struggling to maintain day-to-day operations.
App Institute
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Social media is an extremely effective tool you can use to promote your bar. Your bar social media strategy should focus on two main outcomes: increasing the size of your audience and encouraging people to come to your bar. Bars & Pubs Social Media Marketing
Lavu
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As a bar manager or owner, keeping track of liquor costs is a primary responsibility. Set Up a Lean Bar . Our first tip to keeping liquor costs low at your bar is to set up a lean operation. To achieve that kind of organization, you would have to establish your bar’s pars. .
Modern Restaurant Management
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Unfortunately, not all restaurants and bars were able to pivot and adapt to the new normal and for many, those doors have closed indefinitely. Restaurants and bars are opening with capacity restrictions and new guidelines. Working with a reputable accounting firm that specializes in bars and restaurants and has a pulse on the hospitality industry is crucial as our economy continues to navigate these unchartered waters.
The Restaurant Group
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Food and Beverage is a relative term concerning a large part of the hospitality industry, and what goes into the development of these critical aspects of the bar and restaurant business involves much more than typical startup costs.
Buzztime Business
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Here are the top bar and restaurant goals to set and a step by step guide on how to achieve these New Year's resolutions. The post How to Rock 2020 (5 Best Bar + Restaurant New Year’s Resolutions) appeared first on Buzztime. Make 2020 your best year yet!!!
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Feel like your bar could use a revamp? Here are 9 easy and low-cost bar upgrades to freshen up your bar! The post 9 Best Bar Upgrades (That Won’t Break the Bank) appeared first on Buzztime. Bar Operations TechnologyDon’t have the funds or time for a total overhaul?
Sculpture Hospitality
JUNE 25, 2019
The good news is, the summer months are typically a boom time for bars and restaurants according to Houston Chron. If you want to make sure you are getting your share of the summer business and increase your foot traffic, be sure to follow these 5 tips: Bar Management Restaurant OperationsTourism increases and people are looking to enjoy a nice meal on a breezy patio. But this can also mean increased competition.
2ndKitchen
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
In July, Texas restaurants were forced to reduce indoor seating capacities back down to 50 percent as COVID-19 spread throughout the state, while all bars, breweries, and other drinking businesses were forced to close entirely. So, Are Texas Bars & Breweries Currently Open?
Sculpture Hospitality
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As a result, many restaurant and bar owners get lost in trying to do too many things at once, and it’s often their menu that suffers the most. To try and reach a broad customer base, many restaurants and bars decide to offer an extensive menu that appeals to everyone.
EATER
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As few as 16 lesbian bars remain in the United States, and their owners are fighting with all they have to make it through On the night of March 2, a tornado churned through Nashville, ripping through whole neighborhoods and damaging swaths of restaurants. Among the businesses hit was the Lipstick Lounge, a lesbian-owned “bar for humans” open for almost 18 years. The owners, staff, and friends threw themselves into eight days of repairs to save the bar. Courtesy of Pearl Bar.
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The post Free Restaurant and Bar Menu Templates Backed by 10 Design Secrets appeared first on Buzztime. Bar and Restaurant Marketing OperationsTaking a few simple steps to plan, organize, and design your menu can make a world of difference to your restaurant’s success.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 11, 2020
US Foods Springs into Helping Bars and Grills. In other news, US Foods launched its Spring Scoop, “Raising the Bar: The Classics – Celebrated and Elevated.” ” The 25th edition of Scoop features products designed to help bar-and-grill operators easily get creative and innovate with their menus, with elevated, upsell-worthy versions of their traditional bar-and-grill fare.
Bar and Restaurant Coach
MARCH 16, 2020
To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Coronavirus COVID-19 Contingency Plan for Bar and Restaurant Operators appeared first on Bar and Restaurant Coach. This content is password protected. Personal/ Quality of Life
Restaurant Technology Guys
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Bar POS and nightclub POS features are both tremendously important in ensuring the profitability of these types of outlets; not only by providing management with excellent up-to-the-minute data but also by permitting front of house staff to devote the maximum amount of time to providing excellent customer service. The post 7 Must-Have Bar POS and Nightclub POS Features appeared first on Restaurant Technology Guys.
Sculpture Hospitality
APRIL 16, 2019
Not everyone builds a bar from scratch. If you’re in the market to buy a bar that’s already been built, you need to know what to look for to improve your odds of a successful start in this business. Bar Management Restaurant Operations
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Diners at a sports bar in downtown Bloomington on the first Saturday night after the stay-at-home orders were lifted in Indiana’s Monroe County. How will a bar with customers occupying all seats maintain six feet of distance between patrons?
Sculpture Hospitality
JUNE 30, 2020
As locations are reopening, restaurant owners are getting back into the swing of things and learning new procedures and protocols set in place by local governments. Here at Sculpture Hospitality, we have been working hard to share tips to help get your restaurant and staff ready for when guests arrive again. However, one thing we’ve only briefly touched on is the health and safety procedures you need internally, including the cleanliness of equipment, appliances and managing of stock.
Foodable
JULY 22, 2020
Food Leaders blends virtual experiences with premium production and content to educate business operators worldwide. Each session provides best practices and essential steps for ensuring your business’s success in a post-pandemic industry as lockdowns ease. Presented by Elayne Duff—an on-trade strategist, presenter, educator, and spirits judge—this session explores cocktail, beer, and wine trends on the rise amidst the coronavirus crisis.
EATER
JULY 9, 2020
That day, they estimated they’d give out about 1,600 bottles of water, as well as plenty of Nature Valley and Nutrigrain bars, but also fruit snacks, lollipops, a box of store-brand Graham crackers, and some coveted packets of Oreos and Nutter Butters.
Sculpture Hospitality
JUNE 9, 2020
Around the world restaurants are beginning to open up, and the hospitality industry is watching closely to learn how new health and safety protocols are being met, and how customers are responding. Restaurant Operations
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