What is liquor inventory and how is it performed? If you own a bar and want to avoid a $98,000 fine from the alcohol beverage commission, I’ll explain how you can have peace of mind. WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT LIQUOR INVENTORY CAN HURT YOU Have you ever been the victim of an audit by your state alcohol beverage…
https://youtu.be/DJt88KORmcQ How much does it cost to build a bar in 2022? Discover the array of bar finishes for effective bar design and the cost to build a bar for hotels, restaurants and sports bars. COSTS ESCALATE OVER TIME From my previous post (referenced below), we priced a single bartender station (about 18’ 6”) of underbar equipment, at $6,075. That breaks down…
Do bars need 3-bin sinks? Today we’ll discuss the benefits of underbar automatic glass washers and a little-known trick for eliminating your bar’s 3-bin sink.
https://youtu.be/yMC_BZ5D-lc How can bar speed rails be so critical to bar profits? Today I’ll demonstrate how proper equipment selection impacts bar profitability. WHY BAR SPEED RAILS IMPACT BAR PROFITS Most bars that serve alcohol have under bar equipment that includes speed rails. Many bar owners don’t understand how improper application impacts profitability. For those unaware, a speed rail is…
https://youtu.be/RBQMGhv-aHI What is the best location for draft beer towers – the front bar or back bar? Learn how ergonomics affects efficiency and maximum profits. BEST DRAFT BEER TOWER LOCATION – FRONT BAR OR BACK BAR? Just as with the POS terminal, draft beer should logically be set-up along the front bar. In addition to the inherent efficiency of this…
https://youtu.be/UaanUkBKreM Learn how ergonomics plays into bartender efficiency and maximum bar profits. BEST POS TERMINAL LOCATION FOR BARS – BACK BAR OR FRONT BAR? Nowadays it’s difficult to imagine operating a hotel, restaurant or bar without a POS terminal. After all, without POS terminals, how can owners understand their accounting and inventories? For bar owners…
https://youtu.be/tG2wBjKVme8 How much do direct-draw and long-draw draft beer systems cost? Are you aware that kegerators are the rage in 2025? Learn how the various draft systems compare – such as the kegerator, beer walls, air-cooled and glycol systems. WHAT ARE THE CHOICES FOR DRAFT BEER SYSTEMS? Nowadays there are many choices for a prospective…
How do glycol beer systems work? Learn how the equipment works and why glycol systems are the most popular choice today. https://youtu.be/Tm0Qxp1pJKY HOW GLYCOL BEER SYSTEMS WORK Glycol draft beer systems operate through a process which is accomplished through three components: Power-pack Trunk line Draft beer tower POWER PACK The power pack is a commercial…
What’s the best architectural lighting for bar design? Discover the best value lighting picks for 2018, including pendant lighting and recessed lighting.
https://youtu.be/HMmAfPFITww How much do air cooled draft systems cost? Learn the cost and design limitations of air cooled draft systems, such as system length and beer tap towers. THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DRAFT BEER SYSTEMS PLAN OF AIR COOLED DRAFT SYSTEM There are two different types of draft beer systems: Long draw systems. Direct-draw systems. Within the long…
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