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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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 This is an excellent resource for newbies AND veterans. |
| Review Date: June 30, 2004 |
| Reviewer: Christian Hunter, Austin, TX and Santa Barbara, CA, |
| 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 |
Start learning here.
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| Review Date: February 17, 2002 |
| Reviewer: Chad Blanchard, Seattle, Washington, USA |
| 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. |
Excellent
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| Review Date: May 31, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Mr. Alan Clarke, Ca. USA |
| This book is a very easy read, and highly informative. There's plenty of ideas and the writer has considered many of the "little things" that make a big impact, as well as the fundamentals! |
An easy read full of information a real value for you.
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| Review Date: January 16, 1999 |
| Reviewer: , |
| Well organized and, easy to read . This book has as much information as books at twice the price THANKS Bruce! |
Great place to start learning about the restaurant/ bar industry
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| Review Date: May 3, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Rich Gold, Raleigh, NC |
| This book is full packed with information. It is a great 1st book for anyone serious about the restaurant/ bar industry. It has lots of useful tips, and is broken up into logical chapters for easy reference. |
Everything in Order
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| Review Date: March 16, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Jon Sandrock, CA |
I received my book on time and in good shape. Don't know what else I could ask for...
Great work and keep it up! |
Extremely Informative, but out of date
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| Review Date: April 3, 2005 |
| Reviewer: R. I. H. Ling, New Zealand |
| 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. |
Great Resource
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| Review Date: April 15, 2003 |
| Reviewer: , |
| 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. |
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