Written by an owner and consultant, this book provides a step-by-step course in bar business ownership, management, and operation.
It explains how to research the market and location, get a loan, design the space, purchase, keep the books, advertise, and hire and train. It also talks about food service, entertainment, regulations, ownership structures, how to promote and advertise the business, and other topics.
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Product Details
Author:
Bruce Fier
Paperback:
275 pages
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Professional
Publication Date:
August 01, 1993
Language:
English
ISBN:
0830642463
Product Length:
9.21 inches
Product Width:
7.34 inches
Product Height:
0.66 inches
Product Weight:
1.28 pounds
Package Length:
9.1 inches
Package Width:
7.3 inches
Package Height:
0.7 inches
Package Weight:
1.4 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 10 reviews
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64 of 65 found the following review helpful:
This is an excellent resource for newbies AND veterans. Jun 30, 2004
By Christian Hunter
"Christian Hunter"
Just don't look at the cover (the cheeziest cover I think I've ever seen on a book; I literally had to tear mine off to avoid laughing or having any of its "uncoolness" rub off on me).
Anyway, I own a pretty sucessful bar in Santa Barbara California (Indochine on State Street) and bought this book when I was reading up in anticipation of starting a new restaurant (w/ a bar in it).
While the book assumes the reader knows little or nothing about the business, it has a wealth of information for readers of all levels of experience. I was apprised/reminded of numerous aspects of the biz that caused me to tweak my own bar (to largely sucessful result). Quite simply, this book made/saved me significant money.
I highly recommend.
Christian Hunter
20 of 20 found the following review helpful:
Extremely Informative, but out of date Apr 03, 2005
By R. I. H. Ling This book was first published in 1986, with the 2nd edition coming out in 1993. I bought and read this book in 2005. I found it very informative with great ideas for running a bar. More importantly, it goes into detail on how to write a business plan, partnerships, investors and etc. Basically all the 'business' stuff that goes behind opening and running a bar. Despite the book being old, the basics are all in there and will work today. However I also feel that in today's world, there are other things that the book does not implement. Things like the internet and wider use of PCs, which I think has greatly altered the way busineses work.
21 of 24 found the following review helpful:
Start learning here. Feb 17, 2002
By Chad Blanchard This book is both intensely informative and remarkably well crafted. While Fier's book assumes the reader has no knowledge of the Bar business, it is written intelligently and without condescension. Like any good textbook, _Start and Run a Money-Making Bar_ starts at the beginning and offers a thorough education covering all aspects of the Bar owning business.
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Great Resource Apr 15, 2003 This was one of the better books on bar management. I recommend it! Covers money, how to do the financial spreadsheets to get a business loan in addition to the fun stuff.
Good book - a bit outdated! May 03, 2012
By Biagio Sciacca I think my title says it all! The references to technology are from the mid 1990's.
based on 10 reviews
This is an excellent resource for newbies AND veterans. Jun 30, 2004
By Christian Hunter
"Christian Hunter"
Extremely Informative, but out of date Apr 03, 2005
By R. I. H. Ling
Good book - a bit outdated! May 03, 2012
By Biagio Sciacca
