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Are you struggling to keep profits up while dealing with rising costs and ever-changing guest expectations?

With inflation, labor issues, and waste concerns on the rise, strategic cost management is crucial for today’s bar owners who want to maintain quality while staying profitable.

Today we cover 5 strategies you can use to control your costs without impacting guest satisfaction:

1. Learn how to make every ingredient work harder with cross-utilization techniques that save money and reduce waste.
2. Discover the power of right-sized portions.
3. Inventory management to control costs without sacrificing guest satisfaction.
4. Prepare food item in-house to increase quality while decreasing costs.
5. How to effectively and legally batch cocktails.
6. A bonus strategy to drive business on slow nights and increase profits.

Listen now to discover practical cost-saving strategies to boost your bar’s success in today’s competitive market!

Learn More:
The Bar Business Podcast Website
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Chris' Book 'How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business'
Bar Business Nation Facebook Group

Thank you to our show sponsors, SpotOn and Starfish. SpotOn's modern, cloud-based POS system allows bars to increase team productivity and provides the reporting you need to make smart financial decisions. Starfish works with your bookkeeping software using AI to help you make data-driven decisions and maximize your profits while giving you benchmarking data to understand how you compare to the industry at large.
**We are a SpotOn affiliate and earn commissions from the link above.

A podcast for bar, pub, tavern, nightclub, and restaurant owners, managers, and hospitality professionals, covering essential topics like bar inventory, marketing strategies, restaurant financials, and hospitality profits to help increase bar profits and overall success in the hospitality industry.

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Do your bookkeeping records actually reflect your bar's current financial state—or are you making decisions based on outdated data?

In the fast-paced bar industry, up-to-date financials are essential for real-time decision-making. This week's challenge focuses on getting your books done now, so you’re using accurate, timely data to drive profitability and growth in your business.

• Learn how to complete and verify your bookkeeping quickly, whether you handle it yourself or work with a bookkeeper.
• Discover the importance of accurate, timely financial data to avoid costly mistakes.
• Get practical steps to analyze financials and uncover opportunities to improve your bar's profitability.

Participate in to this week’s challenge and start transforming your bar’s financial process for stronger business decisions!

Learn More:
The Bar Business Podcast Website
Schedule a Strategy Session
Chris' Book 'How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business'
Bar Business Nation Facebook Group

Thank you to our show sponsors, SpotOn and Starfish. SpotOn's modern, cloud-based POS system allows bars to increase team productivity and provides the reporting you need to make smart financial decisions. Starfish works with your bookkeeping software using AI to help you make data-driven decisions and maximize your profits while giving you benchmarking data to understand how you compare to the industry at large.
**We are a SpotOn affiliate and earn commissions from the link above.

A podcast for bar, pub, tavern, nightclub, and restaurant owners, managers, and hospitality professionals, covering essential topics like bar inventory, marketing strategies, restaurant financials, and hospitality profits to help increase bar profits and overall success in the hospitality industry.

Send us a text

Are you ready to uncover the strategies that could turn your bar into a top destination, even in a competitive market?

Most bar owners focus on increasing revenue, but what if the secret to lasting success lies in brand differentiation and strategic marketing? This episode, featuring industry expert Chip Klose, reveals the foundational tactics you need to boost profitability and resilience in today’s challenging hospitality landscape.

In my conversation with Chip, you will:

• Discover how to create a unique brand that keeps customers coming back.
• Learn why understanding your product, audience, and marketing approach is crucial for success.
• Gain insight into managing unpredictability and building a sustainable, thriving business.

Listen now to unlock expert strategies and start transforming your bar or restaurant into a marketing powerhouse!

Contact Chip:
Restaurant Strategy Podcast
Chip's Instagram - DM him "Book" for a free (just pay shipping) copy of his book.

Learn More:
The Bar Business Podcast Website
Schedule a Strategy Session
Chris' Book 'How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business'
Bar Business Nation Facebook Group

Thank you to our show sponsors, SpotOn and Starfish. SpotOn's modern, cloud-based POS system allows bars to increase team productivity and provides the reporting you need to make smart financial decisions. Starfish works with your bookkeeping software using AI to help you make data-driven decisions and maximize your profits while giving you benchmarking data to understand how you compare to the industry at large.
**We are a SpotOn affiliate and earn commissions from the link above.

A podcast for bar, pub, tavern, nightclub, and restaurant owners, managers, and hospitality professionals, covering essential topics like bar inventory, marketing strategies, restaurant financials, and hospitality profits to help increase bar profits and overall success in the hospitality industry.