How to Kick Up Your Bar Program: Easy Steps for Big Success
Are you a bar owner? Do you want more money from your bar? This guide will help. We will show you how to make your bar better. We will use easy words and steps. You can do it!
Table of Contents
What You Will Learn
- How to make new drinks that people love
- Ways to help your staff work better
- The best bar tools to buy
- How to save money and make more
- Ways to get more customers to come back
1. Make Your Drink Menu Better
A good drink list makes people happy. It makes them spend more money too.
Use What’s in Season
Fresh stuff makes good drinks. Use fruits that grow now.
- Spring: Use berries and mint
- Summer: Try watermelon and lemon
- Fall: Apple and cinnamon work well
- Winter: Orange and spices taste good
When you use things that grow now, drinks taste better. People will come back for more.
Make Special Drinks Only You Have
When you have drinks no one else has, people remember your bar. They come back to get those drinks again.
Put these drinks in special cups. People like to take pictures of pretty drinks. When they put pictures on the internet, more people see your bar.
Fact: Bars that use special cups for drinks see 30% more people come back.
Have Fun Drink Nights
Pick one night to focus on one kind of drink. Like whiskey night or tequila night.
Example Table: Theme Night Ideas
| Theme | Day | Special Drink | Extra Fun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiskey | Tuesday | Old Fashioned | Taste test |
| Tequila | Thursday | Special Margarita | Learn about Mexico |
| Gin | Saturday | Gin Fizz | Make your own |
These fun nights make people want to come. Fun nights make 40% more people come in.
2. Help Your Staff Work Better
Your staff can help you make more money if you teach them how.
Teach About Good Drinks
Show your staff the best drinks to sell. Good drinks cost more. When people buy good drinks, you make more money.
Staff who know how to sell good drinks can make you 15-20% more money. That’s a lot!
Make Work Easy With Good Tools
Good tools help work go fast. When work goes fast, people are happy.
Get these tools:
- Big ice buckets that hold a lot
- Good bottle openers that don’t break
- Shakers that don’t leak
- Cups that don’t break
When you have good tools, work is easy. Your staff will be happy.
Use Good Computers to Track Drinks
New computer systems help you know what sells well. They help you know what to buy more of.
Fact: Bars that use good computer systems make 73% more money.
3. Get Better Bar Tools
Good tools make your bar look nice. They help your staff work faster too.
Good Floor Mats
Floor mats keep people safe. They stop falls. They also look nice.
Our rubber bar mats stop 67% of slip falls. That keeps people safe.
Good Drink Making Tools
Get tools that last a long time:
- Metal shakers
- Strong blenders
- Good knives
- Big ice bins
These tools cost more at first. But they last longer. So you save money later.
Get Tools With Your Name On Them
When you put your bar name on tools, people remember you. Put your name on:
- Drink cups
- Bar coasters
- Ice buckets
- Napkins
People like to see your name. It helps them remember your bar.
4. Save Money While Making More
You want to spend less and make more. Here’s how.
Watch What You Use
Know how much drink goes in each cup. Don’t pour too much. Don’t pour too little.
Use a system to track what you have. Know when to buy more. Don’t run out of things people like.
When you use a recipe for each drink, you waste 12-18% less. That saves money!
Buy From Good Places
Find places that sell good stuff for less money. Buy a lot at one time to get better prices.
Make friends with the people who sell you things. They might give you good deals.
Don’t Waste Drinks
Use all the drinks you buy. Don’t throw drinks away.
Ways to use all drinks:
- Make a plan for each bottle
- Use old fruit in new ways
- Teach staff not to spill
When you don’t waste drinks, you make more money from what you buy.
5. Get More People to Come
More people means more money. Here’s how to get more people.
Teach People About Drinks
Have classes where people learn to make drinks. They will have fun. They will tell friends about your bar.
Use your bar tools in the class. People will see how good they are.
Make a Club for People Who Come a Lot
Give prizes to people who come a lot. They will come more often.
You can give:
- Free drinks
- Special cups with your name
- First chance to try new drinks
People like to feel special. A club makes them feel good.
Tell People About Your Bar Online
Use the internet to show people your bar. Put up pictures of your drinks.
When you have a fun night, tell people online. They will want to come.
Phone menus make 55% more people buy drinks. Put your menu online so people can see it.
Why This All Works
This plan works for many bars. Here’s why:
- Good computer systems and staff training make more money
- Fun nights and cups with your name make people come back
- Good floor mats keep people safe and look nice
What to Do Now
- Pick one thing from this list to try first
- Do it for one month
- See if you make more money
- Try one more thing next month
Soon your bar will be better. You will make more money. Your customers will be happy.
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