The latest guidance on effectively operating and managing today’s bar, from boosting profitability to creating a welcoming atmosphere.
You may have noticed a new brew trend popping up in your local grocery stores and bottle shops: craft beer in cans. Canned beer has long been considered the bottom-shelf, second-class citizens of the beer world. The negative attitude towards canned beer is rapidly changing as craft breweries across the country choose canning over bottling … Read more
Dogs are more and more often considered family members these days, and folks like to bring their furry family members with them everywhere–often including the bar. Whether you choose to allow dogs at your bar is up to your region’s health codes, and then up to you. Consider these “paws” and cons of furry friends … Read more
An ugly website homepage is not a good thing, but an ugly homepage that isn’t helpful is just the worst. In this Internet age, your homepage is likely your business’s first impression for potential customers. Make your bar’s first impression kickass by paying attention to a few key website homepage elements: 1. Now that Google … Read more
Did you hear the joke about the bar on the moon? The bartender was great and so were the drinks, but customers didn’t like it because it lacked atmosphere. (Cue the guffaws!) It’s all well and good that we helped you hit your daily LOL quota (because that one definitely made you chuckle, right?), but … Read more
When people go out to a bar, in addition to having a couple drinks, they want to immerse themselves in the ambience of the location. Make your business a place that people associate with good ambience by keeping your establishment clean and picture perfect. The idea of your business as a “good mood destination” will … Read more
Customer loyalty is very important for any bar or restaurant. Read through these five quick tips to ensure you are doing all you can to keep your customers happy and coming back for more! 1. Greet, but also take the time to meet If you recognize a customer who has come in more than once … Read more
We are finally in a new year. For business owners, this marks a time to evaluate business plans, and consider new strategies to increase success this year. With 2015 upon us, it may be advantageous for bar owners to ask, “Am I making good use of all my resources to please customers and fans of … Read more
Now that 2015 is upon us, bar & restaurant owners are asking themselves – “How do we stay ahead of the trends?” Read through this quick list so you are prepared for what is coming to the bar & restaurant world in 2015! Tech Everything 1. Digital Signage Chances are you have been to a … Read more
Do you own a smartphone? According to Digital Market Research, over 60% of Americans own a smartphone today up from 44% in 2011. Mobile technology is quickly becoming the most relevant marketing tool for bar owners. Here’s four ways bars owners are taking advantage of smartphone technology to increase business and drive profits. Apps Customers use restaurant apps … Read more
