Bar Business Books
How to make top-Shelf Profits in the bar business
Proven Business Strategies to Build the World-Class Bar Concept of Your Dreams
Bought this book after binging all the podcast episodes. Love that it’s written in a very personable and easily digestible way. If you haven’t bought it, I suggest you do. – Robert C.
CRAFT THE PERFECT BAR
Whether you operate a neighborhood watering hole, manage a high-end gastro pub, or are looking to get into the bar business for the first time, this book will give you the know-how to put your establishment on the path to success.
Most bars fail. That’s the reality. And even successful bars don’t generally produce the profit they should. What separates those who barely get by from the wildly successful? Knowledge of the business side of the hospitality industry.
Learn over 75 lessons from hospitality industry veteran Chris Schneider. He shares decades of experience as he delves into everything from company culture to bar equipment to finances.
These easy-to-read lessons provide straightforward, actionable strategies that you can implement right now:
- Embrace a winning mindset
- Create a stronger team culture
- Supercharge your marketing
- Deliver a unique guest experience
- Optimize your beverage and food menus
- Put more money in your pocket
Silver Award Winner – the Nonfiction Book Awards
“It is clear Schneider has experience in a real bar business so it is not just theory. He is very generous in passing on the dos and don’ts to help people be efficient and profitable with their own business. Starting from what you want from the business, the vision behind it, Schneider leads you clearly through stages of funding, what the dreaded health inspectors want, and the crucial need to provide a clean and safe space for customers.”
“I love the checklist and setting standards approach, and Schneider’s comments on design for both front-of-house and behind the scenes. There are lots of tried and tested pointers to being successful—75 lessons in all—so the book is well structured. It does exactly what it says on the cover…”
“I am not in the bar business but after reading this book, it gives me encouragement to startup a business! Schneider has structured the book in a very understandable way and not to make this look scary. Of course, getting into any business is a bit scary but when you have excellent guidance like this book, it makes life a little easier.”
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Menus that Sell
CREATE BAR AND RESTAURANT MENUS THAT EXCITE GUESTS, BOOST SALES, AND BUILD LOYALTY
Your menu is more than a list of food and drinks—it’s your most powerful marketing tool. It tells your story, shapes your reputation, and determines
whether your tables are full—or empty.
Every description, price point, and design choice impacts your bottom line.
In this game-changing guide, industry veteran Chris Schneider shows you how to create menus that excite guests, boost sales, and build loyalty.
From eye-catching layouts to profit-driving pricing strategies, from highlighting your signature dishes to training your team to deliver on them, this book gives you the step-by-step road map to culinary and bar success.
Whether you’re fine-tuning a high-end steak house, launching a neighborhood gastropub, or revamping a busy bar, you’ll learn how to
- Craft menus that spark cravings and drive upsells
- Spotlight dishes and drinks that showcase your brand
- Price for profit whiledelighting guests
- Train staff to sell with confidence and consistency
If you’re ready to transform your menu into your ultimate profit center, this is the book you’ve been waiting for.