25 Bar Opening and Closing Procedures [WITH CHECKLIST]

25 Bar Opening and Closing Procedures [WITH CHECKLIST]

Bar Opening & Closing Checklist (Including optional Digital Menu Tasks) We’re big believers in the power of checklists. Here’s a handy bar opening and closing checklist to make things easy. Customize the list of duties to suit your bar, print 50 copies and get that process pumping! [FREE TEMPLATE] OPENING A BAR CHECKLIST Start Free Digital … Read more

Bar and Restaurant Trends for 2018

Bar and Restaurant Trends for 2018

Bar and Restaurant Trends for 2018

It’s that time of year again, and we’re excited to share our insights on the biggest bar and restaurant trends for 2018. Bar and Restaurant Trends for 2018 Review Sites Other Than Yelp Using More Data to Make Decisions Digital Menus for Everything Sustainable Bar Movement Off-Premise High End Non-Alcoholic Drinks Review Sites Other Than … Read more

How to Start a Successful Bar or Restaurant in 2018 [WEBINAR]

How to Start a Successful Bar or Restaurant in 2018 [WEBINAR]

How to Start a Successful Bar or Restaurant in 2018 [WEBINAR]

Starting a successful bar or restaurant requires a ton of planning, strategy, and hard work, but if you’re passionate about it and willing to do what it takes, then it can be a massively rewarding experience. We’ve worked with countless successful entrepreneurs over the years, and we’d like to share some of the tips we’ve … Read more

The Science Behind Liquor Prices: Trends, Tactics, and Technology

The Science Behind Liquor Prices: Trends, Tactics, and Technology

How to Properly Price Liquor

Pricing Liquor Effectively Pricing liquor effectively requires more than intuition; it involves balancing cost management, customer expectations, and competitive positioning. Bars and restaurants must consider factors such as pour size, product tiers, market positioning, and customer demographics, while leveraging technology like digital menu software to optimize pricing strategies and increase profitability. Table of Contents Toggle … Read more

Top Bar and Restaurant Decorations for the Holidays

Top Bar and Restaurant Decorations for the Holidays

Photo for blog post about holiday bar & restaurant decor

Nothing says holiday spirit quite like a well-decorated establishment. But with so much to do around the holidays, it’s understandable that Insta-worthy decor falls by the wayside. Here are our top restaurant decor ideas to ring in the cozy-sweater days of Fall to the icicle-inspired Christmas season. Why Restaurant Decorations Matter Appealing decorations and a … Read more

How Digital Displays and Social Media Improve Customer Experience

How Digital Displays and Social Media Improve Customer Experience

How Digital Displays and Social Media Improve Bar Customer Experience

Digital displays are becoming more and more common in bars, tasting rooms, and just about anywhere that serves alcohol. They provide a lot of benefits over a chalkboard; quicker menu updates, easier to read in dim lighting, and flexibility in case you want to show something else on the TV like an event promotion or … Read more

How to Do Inventory Correctly for Your Bar or Restaurant

How to Do Inventory Correctly for Your Bar or Restaurant

One of the toughest challenges to running a bar/restaurant has always been inventory. If you are not careful, your sales can fail to match your inventory purchases and you could fall in the negative. What many business owners do not realize is that they may have been failing to complete important steps during the inventory … Read more

5 Cost-Saving Tips That Will Make Your Inventory Management Less Painful [WEBINAR]

5 Cost-Saving Tips That Will Make Your Inventory Management Less Painful [WEBINAR]

efficient inventory management

Inventory is never a fun task for any business owner, and the good news is it is slowly becoming a science. Struggling with a clipboard in a musty storage room is a thing of the past. From technology to simple smart tips, many people have worked out a way to save a little dough when … Read more

Beverage Balance: How to Offer Something for Everyone

Beverage Balance: How to Offer Something for Everyone

Beverage Menu’s That Appeal To  Every Guest To thrive in the bar and restaurant industry, ideally you will create a beverage menu that appeals to every guest. Achieving the right beverage balance means curating a diverse selection of beer styles and drink options, ensuring there’s something for every palate and preference. By thoughtfully expanding your … Read more