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Owning a Bar: Everything You Need to Know

7 Shifts

Opening and owning a bar is one of those unique life experiences; you have no idea what it will be like until you actually go for it. In this guide, we're covering everything you need to know about owning a bar to prepare as well as you can for the big opening day. How Do I Run a Profitable Bar?

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Virtual Acceleration, Raising the Bar and Insult Monitor

Modern Restaurant Management

US Foods Holding Corp.entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. US Foods Springs into Helping Bars and Grills. ” Spring Scoop highlights include: Elevated, Upsell-Worthy Bar-and-Grill Favorites.

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How to Calculate and Improve Your Bar’s Profit Margin

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A bar is a profitable business option if you’re looking to enter the food industry. However, understanding how to calculate and improve your bar's profit margin is key to long-term success. One key area to focus on is drink sales, with cocktail sales accounting for about 23% of a bar's revenue.

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How to Open a Bar: Comprehensive Guide on Starting a Bar

7 Shifts

Running a bar is a lucrative business, proven by the fact that this industry is estimated to be valued at a whopping $36 billion in 2024. While this could be a rewarding venture, opening a bar is not exactly the same as opening a food business. How profitable is a bar?

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How Lesbian Bars Are Surviving a Pandemic

EATER

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. Jolene’s in San Francisco. On March 11, they reopened. Lipstick shut down again.

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‘Coming to Your Restaurant Should be in Everyone’s Feed.’

Modern Restaurant Management

T’s Brunch Bar’s four locations in Metro Atlanta feature dishes with a southern twist and charm, but owner Teneshia Murray had to learn a few lessons before finding the right blend for the elevated brunch concept. And almost at the end of the segment, they show your address (location), website and social media handles.

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How to Boost Diner Traffic and Increase Order Volume

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Make the Most of Your Restaurant Website Your restaurant website isnt just a handy place to post your business informationwhen used correctly, you can turn online visitors into immediate customers with a few strategic adjustments. Dont bury the link in menus or footersmake it stand out with bold colors or eye-catching text.

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