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Owning a Bar: Everything You Need to Know

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Opening and owning a bar is one of those unique life experiences; you have no idea what it will be like until you actually go for it. In this guide, we're covering everything you need to know about owning a bar to prepare as well as you can for the big opening day. How Do I Run a Profitable Bar?

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THE RESTAURANT ECO-SYSTEM NEEDS HELP

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There is no other outlet for this specialized equipment. [] Breweries: Sure, maybe consumers are directing their beer purchases to their local package store, but breweries know that this direct to consumer cycle is not sufficient to support their growing expenses. There is literally no opportunity for them to play and earn a living.

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How to apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants

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For applicants that are a brewpub, tasting room, taproom, brewery, winery, distillery, or bakery: Documents evidencing that onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33.00% of gross receipts for 2019, which may include Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) Forms 5130.9 Bars and lounges. Breweries or wineries with a tasting room.

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Eat, Drink and Be Merry: Properly Prepping Your Bar for the Holiday Rush

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The increased challenges and stress of the holiday season often reveal pinch points in bar and restaurant operations. The holidays bring an increase in beverage inventory, particularly kegged inventory for bars and restaurants centered around draft programs. Manage and Optimize Your Increased Holiday Inventory.

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Bar Management Software: The Key to Effective Staff Scheduling, Inventory, and Payroll

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The demands of the modern bar are significant: inventory issues, demanding customers, volatile prices, and — perhaps the biggest of all — staffing, scheduling, and other labor concerns. Bar management software is a tech-forward way to handle many of the elements necessary to operate a bar successfully.

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Bar Management Software: The Key to Effective Staff Scheduling, Inventory, and Payroll

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The demands of the modern bar are significant: inventory issues, demanding customers, volatile prices, and — perhaps the biggest of all — staffing, scheduling, and other labor concerns. Bar management software is a tech-forward way to handle many of the elements necessary to operate a bar successfully.

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Flag on the Play! Four Penalties Your Bar Can Avoid During Super Bowl Weekend 

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Regular season game days at the bar are crowded and hectic enough, but Super Bowl weekend? According to National Retail Federation, nearly 18 million fans plan to watch the Super Bowl at their favorite bar. Here are coaching tips to get your team ready for a super weekend in your bar. That’s a whole different ballgame!

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