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RESOURCES FOR NEW BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS

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How Much Does It Cost to Open A Bar? [Bar Startup Costs]

Want to open a bar? You’ll need a business plan — and you’ll need to know how much it costs to open a bar.

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How to Open a Bar: Starting a Bar Business Steps

Here is your complete checklist to get started building your bar from the ground up.

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Everything You Need to Understand Your Bar Financial Plan

Take control of your future bar’s financial plans with this guide.

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Conducting Successful Bar Industry Market and Competitive Analysis

Claim your niche with this guide to writing a market analysis for your bar's business plan.

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How to Get a Liquor License (+ 2 Other Bar Licenses You'll Need)

Here are three licenses every bar and alcohol-selling restaurant needs, what they are, and how to get them.

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14 Permits and Licenses Needed To Open A Bar

Here are the permits and licenses you need to open a bar, as well as how to go about getting them, and the costs you can expect to incur.

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How to Choose a Bar Name + 51 Bar Name Ideas to Inspire You

Want to open a bar? One of the first steps — and one of the most fun! — is naming your bar. Here's how to brainstorm a list of bar names and choose the one that's best for your business.

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How to Design a Bar: 20 Bar Design Concepts and Ideas

Imagine how beautiful their cocktail lists must be.

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How to Design a Bar Floor Plan, Layout and Blueprint

What is a bar floor plan? Why do you need one? Here’s how to choose a bar floor plan and design your layout.

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Bar Business Plan Template

Use this free bar business plan template to easily create a great business plan that organizes your vision and helps you start, grow, or raise funding for your bar.

BAR & NIGHTCLUB OPERATIONS

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How to Run a Successful Bar: 8 Running a Bar Business Tips (2024)

Running a bar isn’t easy, but with the right people by your side and the right tools and processes, you can build a successful bar business.

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How to Write Your Bar’s Operations Plan

Attract the right investors with your business story with this guide to writing your bar’s operations plan.

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Bar Menu Pricing Strategy: How to Price Bar Menu Items

Make sure your bar prices are suitable for the wallets of your target audience and for the operational expenses of your business.

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How to Master Bar Inventory Basics

Your guide for how to do bar inventory. An organized step-by-step guide that provides insights into how to best measure liquor inventory.

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Everything You Need to Know About Bottle Service vs. Table Service

Here is your quick guide to bottle vs. table service, and how to best take advantage of both.

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What is a Beverage Program?

Developing a beverage program can make your restaurant stand out, increase your profits, bring in new customers, and delight your regulars.

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A Guide to Different Types of Beer

The world of beer encompasses a wide variety of types and flavors. Learn about IPA, stouts, lagers, and ales, and what makes them all different.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Wine Service

Learn to serve wine like a professional – from how to open a bottle with a corkscrew to the basics of proper wine service.

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A Crash Course in Restaurant Music Licensing Laws

Check out our crash course on everything you need to know about restaurant music licensing laws and fees in your restaurant.

BAR & NIGHTCLUB MARKETING RESOURCES

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How to Do Bar Branding (Ideas and Examples)

Are you beginning your bar branding journey? Learn how to build a successful brand identity with Toast.

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Bar Marketing Ideas: How to Create a Bar Marketing Plan

Get discovered by new customers and keep them coming back for more.

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How To Create a Restaurant Marketing Plan For Any Size or Budget

Restaurant marketing is all about keeping in touch with your loyal customers and turning one-time visitors into regulars. Here's how to do it without breaking the bank.

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What is Happy Hour? How Restaurant Can Drives Happy Hour Sales

Happy hour is a great way to bring in new customers and increase sales. Here's how to best optimize your restaurant's happy hour.

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Keep Regulars Rolling In With These Bar Promotion Ideas

Looking for bar promotion ideas? Here are 10 ideas to get you started.

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How to Create a Bar Website: Best Bar Website Design

Bring your bar to the people and the people to your bar – no matter where they are – by marketing with a website.

STAFF MANAGEMENT FOR BARS & NIGHTCLUBS

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How to Become a Bartender

The experience and skills you actually need in order to get the job.

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How to Become A Restaurant Manager

Is a career in hospitality calling your name? Here's what to do to get to the leadership level.

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How to Succeed as a Bar Manager

Ready to take the next step in a career behind the bar? Learn how to set yourself up for success as a bar manager, with advice from storied bar pros.

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How to Run a Great Bartender Training Program

Whether you're a bar manager looking to strengthen your team or a bartender building your resume, use these training ideas to step up your game behind the bar.

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What is a Barback? Roles and Duties Explained

Barbacks are the behind-the-scenes heroes of bar service, in restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Learn about the barback's role, tasks, and what skills to look for when hiring one.

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Should Bartenders Drink on the Job?

Drinking can bring a restaurant team together, but can also be a recipe for disaster.

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The Angel Shot Helps Guests Exit Unsafe Situations

The Angel Shot is a special drink order that alerts staff that guests feel uncomfortable and need assistance.

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How to Lower Restaurant Labor Costs in 2024

Read on to learn the changes you can make in your restaurant to control your labor costs and maximize your restaurant’s profitability this year, while keeping your staff’s needs in mind.

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The Split Shift: Your Restaurant's Secret Weapon for Scheduling

Here's how your business can benefit from the split shift to maintain labor and costs in a restaurant.

RESOURCES FOR SPORTS BARS

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How Much Does it Cost to Open a Sports Bar? [Sports Bar Startup Costs]

Here are the sports bar startup costs and budget for opening a sports bar that you need to create an effective business operating plan for your new restaurant.