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The Upstart Guide to Owning and Managing a Bar or Tavern [Paperback]

Roy S. Alonzo (Author)

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Publication Date: September 10, 1994

Running a bar or tavern is one of the most popular choices for entrepreneurs who want to operate a small business. But it's risky business for those who go into it uninformed. This book provides the essential information on planning, financial management.

The author pays particular attention to alcohol awareness issues and legal issues connected with bar and tavern management. A sample business plan as well as lists of associations and government agencies are provided in the appendix.

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Product Details

Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Upstart Publishing Company; 1st edition (September 10, 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0936894679
ISBN-13: 978-0936894676
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #436,090 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and helpful, September 7, 1999

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The book drives home the fact that to be successful a bar must be run in a businesslike way. It discusses start-up issues, shows ways to build sales, control costs, and keep expenses in line. Equipment, layout and service are also covered. I found the information very useful.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A great source of information, September 16, 1998

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A very well written ,straight forward insight to the bar bussiness. A huge source of information, and helpful suggestions. This book reads very quickly and if your looking for start up help toward the bar business it is a must read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST-READ, February 28, 1999

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Covers the start-up process from beginning to end, showing you many ways to maximize your chances of success. No wasted pages or fluff. This is a book you'll want to save. If you were going to read only one book on starting and managing a bar, this would be an excellent one.

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First Sentence:
In colonial times a tavern was considered a place that "provided food, drink and lodging for man and his beast." Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
pouring cost percentage, average guest check, liquor list, beverage inventory, food cost percentage, estimated annual sales, beverage establishment, responsible business practices, beverage business, blended whiskies, publicity articles, occupancy costs, bar equipment, upscale bar, beverage sales, bar business

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Rusty Hammer, United States, National Restaurant Association, Department of Labor, Treasury Department, Cost of Beverages Sold, Date In Out Bal, Perlick Corporation, The Upstart Guide

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Rhode Island: A History (States and the Nation) by William McLoughlin in Back Matter
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Managing by the Numbers: Financial Essentials for the Growing Business by David H. Bangs in Back Matter

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