The Upstart Guide to Owning and Managing a Bar or Tavern

by Roy Alonzo

Running a bar or tavern is one of the most popular choices for entrepreneurs who want to operate a small business, but it’s a risky business for those who go into it uninformed. In Roy Alonzo’s classic The Upstart Guide to Owning and Managing a Bar or Tavern , readers will receive information on planning the business, making the initial investment, marketing strategies, and much more. This updated second edition includes two all-new chapters that cover the latest trends in the bar and tavern, such as computer and security systems, and bartending essentials. as well as contact information on state regulatory agencies, and recipes for 80 popular drink recipes. It also addresses nuts-and-bolts matters From a winning sample business plan to how to get the most out of your employees, this book is a must-have for entrepreneurs who want to turn their dreams of tavern ownership into reality.

304 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2006

Reviews

[Jeremy Bruner · Rating 4 out of 5]

An incredible resource for starting and running a new bar. Enough detail to give you a really good idea of what you still need to know and learn. Should be on the shelf for any owner/manager.