This book read as just a review of his episodes, and how he looks at the retail side of business. I do agree with 100% of what he says, and I am a fan of the show. However, I was looking for bar insight with this book, which it failed to deliver.
An example of insight, would be, you should be making about $30/month per square foot of your bar, your rent should not exceed 10% of your monthly sales, your liquor costs should not exceed 22% of your monthly sales, payroll, 28% etc.... These are operational metrics. Jon always talks about bar science, but the book doesn't go into any of this. I want to know about traffic patterns, heights of stools, colors of walls, etc... I want insight, this book just brought the TV show to book form. If you a fan of the show, and want to know more, great this is for you, but if your looking for insight, don't waste your time.
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Jon Taffer is the chairman of Taffer Dynamics (www.tafferdynamics.com) and president of the Nightclub & Bar Media Group. He’s an industry expert, management guru, and the television star of Spike TV’s Bar Rescue. With close to three decades of hands-on experience, Jon is a two-time winner of the Bar Operator of the Year Award.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2015
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Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2018
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A MusT read for anyone owning a bar. Genious operational knowledge. If you've never worked in a bar and want so desperately to own one...read this book first. Nothing is more annoying to the experienced than to have @
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Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2015
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I wasn't sure what to expect when I started reading but by the time I finished I was glad I bought this ebook. Taffer can be a dick but you can't argue with his experience and perspective. I'm not in the business so I read the book solely from a customer's point of view. I feel much better informed on what it takes to create a quality experience. When we're out I'll often comment to my wife about how a bar could rearrange seating to increase revenue or change the lighting the improve the dynamic. These are things I never would have thought about prior to reading the book. Definitely worth reading.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2020
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excellent book and i enjoyed it more than his other book. very good guide about business psychology. learned a lot from this.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2020
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If you want to learn the insights of running a profitable, this would be the book you need to read. It has a wealth of information from someone who has been running successful bars for many decades. John Taffer has some great advice for those that want the edge.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2014
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I enjoyed this book a lot. If you watch, or have watched, the television series "Bar Rescue," you know what this is about. It recounts some of the episodes and uses them as examples of bar management deficiencies the author, Jon Taffer, has witnessed. Taffer's discussions about things such as promotions and attention to detail can be applied across most business settings and are useful, even if you don't intend to own a bar or restaurant. The book was an interesting read, just because Taffer is so knowledgeable about the subject matter. His creativity comes through easily.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2013
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OBVIOUSLY I follow the reality show (sic) called Bar Rescue, more for the takeaways than the drama
The book (and audio book for that matter) take you through various hot spots on Mr Taffer's radar and walk you through how he deals with them. Excellent story telling to demonstrate an issue and solution - from an IT developers perspective you might call this "design patterns for bar & restaurant operators"
good fast read, well recommended - especially if you are in the industry now at any level and want insites on how you could deal with various issues (of course if it's a how to on service detail you want, off to Mr Danny Meyer's books!)
The book (and audio book for that matter) take you through various hot spots on Mr Taffer's radar and walk you through how he deals with them. Excellent story telling to demonstrate an issue and solution - from an IT developers perspective you might call this "design patterns for bar & restaurant operators"
good fast read, well recommended - especially if you are in the industry now at any level and want insites on how you could deal with various issues (of course if it's a how to on service detail you want, off to Mr Danny Meyer's books!)
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Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2014
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This book is more like Jon's commentary of Bar Rescue. He covers a lot of the same information, however there are lots of information that is very informative that is not in the show or not so straight forward. Having run successful business in the past, I'll likely open a bar and the proper way after watching the show and reading this book. I'd recommend watching the show as he heavily references the show throughout (a good way to get more viewers I guess, but it is an entertaining show and a great example of what not to do).
Doing it right the first time is the only way I do things when there is a proven formula. This book is that formula. If you don't have business experience, this book alone is not enough as it doesn't cover any basics which can be picked up and many other books.
Doing it right the first time is the only way I do things when there is a proven formula. This book is that formula. If you don't have business experience, this book alone is not enough as it doesn't cover any basics which can be picked up and many other books.
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Daryl Halligan
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Excellent book, haven't read it all yet but if ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2015Verified Purchase
Excellent book, haven't read it all yet but if your interested in the hospitality industry, Taff is the master
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A must read for bar owners, business owners and fans of Bar Rescue
