Running A Bar For Dummies

Run a successful bar and a profitable business with expert advice on every aspect of bar management Running a Bar For Dummies shows veteran and future bar owners and managers how to establish and maintain a successful business. You'll learn insider tips for keeping customers satisfied and the business operating smoothly. With the easy-to-follow guidance in this book, you can navigate your way through the maze of licensing and permits, develop a business plan, learn how to market your business, and create a profitable establishment. You'll also find clear, no-nonsense guidance on dealing with tough customers. In today's changing industry and economy, you'll need to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changing conditions. This Dummies book shows you how to do exactly that. Learn what it takes to own and operate a bar Stay on the right side of the law with clear licensing and tax information Discover apps, strategies, technology tools. and best practices for staying stocked and making a profit Improve your revenue, boost your online presence, spruce up your marketing plan, and find ways to keep your business healthy and viable Running a Bar For Dummies is great for anyone considering buying or running a bar or pub, or anyone who needs guidance on running an existing bar more efficiently.

Introduction 1 Part 1: Cheers! Getting Started in the Bar Industry 5 Chapter 1: Bar Business Basics 7 Chapter 2: Understanding What It Takes to Own and Operate a Bar 15 Chapter 3: Minding the Money and the Law 29 Chapter 4: Deciding What Type of Bar to Have 51 Part 2: Gearing Up to Open the Doors 63 Chapter 5: Putting Together Your Business Plan 65 Chapter 6: Selecting Your Bar’s Site, Décor, and Name 83 Chapter 7: Stocking Up on Smallwares and Equipment 109 Chapter 8: Setting Up Your Bar’s Inventory 131 Chapter 9: Planning and Creating Your Menus 147 Part 3: Employees, Customers, and Products: Managing the “Right Stuff” 169 Chapter 10: Hiring, Training, and Keeping Your Employees 171 Chapter 11: Rule #1: Practicing Good Customer Service 195 Chapter 12: Boning Up on Bar Beverages 211 Chapter 13: Getting Ready for Your Grand Opening, Step by Step 231 Part 4: Managing Your Inventory, Revenue, and Future 247 Chapter 14: Controlling Expenses and Operating Efficiently 249 Chapter 15: Keeping Your Bar’s Bottom Line from Hitting Bottom 271 Chapter 16: Tackling Technology for Your Bar 285 Chapter 17: Building and Keeping Your Bar Crowd 299 Part 5: The Part of Tens 319 Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Run a Safe Bar 321 Chapter 19: Ten Myths about Running a Bar 327 Chapter 20: Ten Bar Owner Sins Not to Commit, Ever 333 Appendix: Useful Websites for Every Bar Owner 337 Index 341