Running a Bar For Dummies^®

by Ray Foley; Heather Dismore

• ISBN13: 9780470148532
• ISBN10: 0470148535
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2007-05-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Manage sales, staff, and more with sample financials, timelines, and checklists Break into the bar business and turn your dream into a successful enterprise!Thinking about running a bar? This hands-on guide explains what it takes to own and operate your own establishment, from obtaining liquor licenses to managing inventory, personnel, budgets, and more. You'll see how to plan drink and food menus, meet financial and legal requirements, attract customers, and make a solid profit.Discover how to Choose the right location Select your theme and decor Find financing Size up your competition Hire and train employees Avoid bar biz pitfalls Keep customers coming back

Table of Contents

Introduction

Cheers ! Getting Started in the Bar Industry

Bar Business Basics

Understanding What It Takes to Own and Operate a Bar

Minding the Money and the Law

Deciding What Type of Bar to Have

Gearing Up to Open the Doors

Putting Your Business Plan Together

Selecting Your Bar's Site, Decor, and Name

Stocking Up on Smallwares and Equipment

Setting Up Your Bar's Inventory

Planning and Creating Your Menus

Employees , Customers, and Products: Managing the "Right Stuff

Hiring , Training, and Keeping Your Employees

Rule #1: Practicing Good Customer Service

Boning Up on Bar Beverages

Getting Ready for Your Grand Opening, Step by Step

Managing Your Inventory, Revenue, and Future

Controlling Expenses and Operating Efficiently

Keeping Your Bar's Bottom Line from Hitting Bottom

Building and Keeping Your Bar Crowd

The Part of Tens

Ten Ways to Run a Safe Bar

Ten Myths about Running a Bar

Ten Bar Owner Sins Not to Make, Ever

Ten (Okay, More Than Ten) Bar Jokes You Can Tell Your Customers

Appendixes

State Alcohol Beverage Control Boards

Useful Web Sites for Every Bar Owner

Index

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