You’re no idiot, of course. You know it takes more to run a bar than pouring beer and keeping peanuts on the tables. Whether you’re interested in serving drinks only or adding food or even entertainment, running a bar requires a lot of business savvy.
The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Starting and Running a Bar will show you exactly how to build and manage the business of your dreams. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get:
• The essentials of creating a business plan for the type of bar you want to own and operate.
• The lowdown on legalities involved in serving alcohol and food—as well as offering live entertainment.
• Business-saving advice on dealing with vendors, suppliers, and employees.
• Marketing and advertising suggestions based on your budget.
Author
Carey Rossi
Carey Rossi was born into a fun-loving family of foodies. She followed in their footsteps, managing restaurants and writing training programs for the Chart House restaurants in various locations in Southern California. She contributed to the second edition of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Starting a Restaurant.
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Steve Johns
Steve Johns is an independent consultant who specializes in bar and nightclub operations, training, and marketing. He helps companies and individual owners optimize their budgets, their audience, and their spaces. He is the coauthor, with Carey Rossi, of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Starting and Running a Bar.
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