Happy Hour How-To

Happy Hour How-To

As a bar owner, filling in the down times of your establishment can be challenging. According to a survey by Restaurant.org, 46% of people stated they were attracted to happy hour by the low prices of drinks, and 41% for the food. Given that happy hour is legal in your state, it’s a great program … Read more

7 Money Saving Apps Every Bar Owner Should Have

7 Money Saving Apps Every Bar Owner Should Have

7 Money Saving Apps Every Bar Owner Should Have

Anyone that owns a bar, knows how fast paced and stressful an environment it can prove to be.  Keeping track of staff, marketing, inventory, sales, customer service, etc, can be a daunting task.  If you have the right tools, and the right help, however, life doesn’t have to be so complicated. The future of technology … Read more

How to Set Up Wi-Fi in Your Bar or Restaurant

How to Set Up Wi-Fi in Your Bar or Restaurant

In 2012, the University of South Florida did a study on the impact of Wi-Fi in bars and restaurants. 70% of the respondents said they preferred establishments that offered Wi-Fi over those that did not. So if in 2012 there was no question that offering Wi-Fi in your business boosts sales, then now in the … Read more

Top 5 Bar & Restaurant Trends of 2016 [WEBINAR]

Top 5 Bar & Restaurant Trends of 2016 [WEBINAR]

Top 5 Bar & Restaurant Trends of 2016 [WEBINAR]

2016 is shaping up to be the year of the Customer Experience. The upcoming year will combine the best of old and new to share more information, create more choices, and inspire a greater sense of connectivity and community for your customers. These Top 5 Bar & Restaurant Trends of 2016 are already gaining traction in … Read more

Bar Maintenance 101: 3 Strategies You Can’t Go Without

Bar Maintenance 101: 3 Strategies You Can’t Go Without

No matter what size your bar or tap room, keeping things clean and orderly is key to success. This takes time and money, but it’s well worth the cost of driving customers away and garnering bad reviews. Here are some basic tips on maintaining a good environment for your patrons. Maintaining Equipment Because there is … Read more

Advice Jon Taffer From ‘Bar Rescue’ Wants you to Know

Advice Jon Taffer From ‘Bar Rescue’ Wants you to Know

Advice Jon Taffer From 'Bar Rescue' Wants you to Know

If anyone knows how to run a bar, it is Jon Taffer. Star of Spike TV’s Bar Rescue, and author of the book “Raise the Bar: An Action-Based Method for Maximum Customer Relations,” he can pretty much explain to you exactly what to do, and specifically what not to do, to have a successful bar … Read more

What Are The 3 Main Roles of a Tap Room?

What Are The 3 Main Roles of a Tap Room?

The reason why it is called a “tap room,” is because it not just a bar. It’s a place to discover craft. Through engaging conversation, culture, and the introduction of new flavors, patrons are able to explore parts of the world, they may never travel to. Thus, there are a few things, as a tap … Read more

Challenges That Every Craft Bar Owner Faces

Challenges That Every Craft Bar Owner Faces

Opening a craft bar can be a risky business, but that’s not to say it can’t be done! Unlike a regular bar, a craft bar takes some finesse. Your establishment should be a place people gather to not only imbibe their favorite beverage, but a place they come to explore new ideas, flavors, and to … Read more

4 Types of Technology to Increase Bar Revenue

4 Types of Technology to Increase Bar Revenue

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In this ever-changing landscape of technology, bar owners must stay on the cutting edge to not only entertain their patrons, but increase revenue. There are several types of tech that you can install in your bar to really up the ante, and draw in a considerable customer base. The following are 4 types of technology … Read more