Hard Seltzer Sales Go Down During the worst of the pandemic, drink sales skyrocketed. Quarantine made people bored, and they missed going out with their friends, so virtual happy hours via Zoom abounded. Yet throughout that, people also became more conscious of their physical wellbeing. With a deadly virus going around, consumers trended toward healthy eating—and that included alcohol. Sales for everything from beer to hard kombucha went up and up and up. Now with the pandemi

So the COVID-19 pandemic is finally waning, and you’re ready to open up the bar you’ve been dreaming about. The expenses associated with running a business vary depending on several factors, and you should be aware of them before taking on a new venture. As you get ready to open up a bar, consider these 3 big influencers of your budget. Photo by Helena Lopes on Unsplash The Cost of Starting a Bar 1. Location Where do you plan to start this new venture? Not just the state, but

Bumble Gets Physical With 12.3M users active each month, Bumble is the main competitor for Tinder. The dating app initially set itself apart by having the women talk first in heterosexual matches. It then continued to change the game by enabling people to network or make friends, too. They call this Bumble Bizz and Bumble BFF respectively. Now they’re once again pushing the bounds of online dating apps. Bumble Brew, a real-life café and wine bar in New York City, opened July

Bartending takes a lot of hard work. Whether you run a fancy restaurant or a bar and lounge, the person making drinks is crucial to the smooth flow of operations. The better management understands what goes into being a bartender, the more effectively you can find suitable candidates to fill those positions. Becoming a Bartender It takes a lot to join the profession, although not every applicant will have the same background nevertheless. Some will go to bartending school, bu

5 Ways to Make Incredible Summer Cocktails New year, new trends. It’s almost full-blown summer, and the hospitality industry is finally reopening for good. Whether you’re a restaurant or a bar, this is an exciting time. Summer cocktails are one of the things that quarantined diners have missed the most, so shift gears for the hot season by revitalizing your menu. Photo by Kaizen Nguyễn on Unsplash Zest and Twists A few dashes can turn an otherwise bland drink into a hit. Simp

Making Your Rooftop Bar Great After over a year, restaurants and bars finally see a summer freer of COVID-19. Although safety guidelines will remain in place through the recovery period, there’s a shift as customers eagerly “return to normal,” or as close as they can get. Many establishments decided to open up a rooftop bar. This complies with regulations but also acts as a warm welcome back to normal. Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Decorate Your Space Last summer, many b

Starting a bar is hard work. In between developing a loyal audience, figuring out the menu and marketing your new business venture, getting off the ground might be more important right now than becoming the new hangout hotspot in your area. For any bar owner looking to make their business more profitable, here are five tips that will help turn any bar into a success. 1. Get to Know Your Audience You can’t please everyone and if you try, you’ll end up appealing to no one. That