Running a Bar for Dummies - Softcover

Foley, Ray; Dismore, Heather

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470049197 ISBN 13: 9780470049198

Publisher: For Dummies, 2007

Synopsis

Have you ever thought of owning your own bar? Did you ever stumble into an overpriced watering hole and think how much better it could be if you ran the place? Or maybe you walked into your dream bar and realized that running one was the dream job you’ve always wanted?

With Running a Bar for Dummies, you can live your dream of operating your own establishment. This hands-on guide shows you how to maintain a successful bar, manage the business aspect of it, and stake your place in your town’s nightlife. It provides informative tips on:

• Understanding the business and laws of owning a bar
• Developing a business plan
• Creating a menu, choosing décor, and establishing a theme
• Stocking up on equipment
• Choosing and dealing with employees
• Handling tough customers
• Controlling expenses, managing inventory, and controlling cash flow
• Getting the word out about your place
• Preparing for your grand opening, step-by-step

This guide cues you in on how to keep your bar safe and clean, making sure everyone is having fun. It warns you about the pitfalls and no-nos that every owner should avoid. There are also helpful resources, such as contact information for State Alcohol Control Boards and Web sites with valuable information.

About this title

About the Author

Ray Foley is the bestselling author of Bartending For Dummies and has been a professional bartender for more than 20 years.

Heather Dismore has extensive experience in bar and restaurant operations.

From the Back Cover

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

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470049197
• ISBN 13: 9780470049198
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 338