Bar and Club Business
Cocktails That 'Make You Fall In Love With Stuff You Don't Like': America's 15 Favorite Local Spots to Have a Drink
From a throwback basement bar in Vegas to a craft beer bar making sublime sandwiches into the wee hours, these local, independent nightlife businesses are worth staying out for.
How a Big Birthday Inspired One Man to Become a Franchisee
Tim Huels took a risk, and it paid off. Here's how he did it.
What Your Bartender Can Teach You About Customer Service
Ever wondered how much a bartender can teach each us when it comes to customer service and how to become the five-star provider?
Meet the Business Owners Spearheading Alcohol's Avant-Garde
A growing number of bars are leveraging advanced science, emerging technologies and DIY ingenuity to expand the possibilities of cocktail craft and redefine how drinks are engineered and experienced.
Bar Owners: This Is What Your Customers Want
The comedians from Esquire's 'Best Bars in America' dish on what makes a great bar.
How This Nightlife Entrepreneur Won a Celebrity Following and International Acclaim
Richie Akiva and his partner opened The Butter Group in 2002 and have since expanded to both U.S. coasts and destination cities around the world.
Across the U.S., Bars Are Letting You Play Your Favorite Childhood Video Games
Cocktails mix with vintage video games at the newest arcades.
Mistakes to Avoid When Running Your Bar
An insider's look at the kinds of problems you may encounter--and how to overcome them--on your quest to operate a successful bar
Who You Need to Hire to Work at Your Bar
The most important aspect of a successful bar is its personnel. From manager to busboy and bartender to dishwasher, these people will have a huge effect on how smoothly your operation runs.
Choosing the Right Cashiering System for Your Bar
These quick tips can help you decide just what accounting system will work best for your bar.
Stocking Your Bar With Inventory
Before you open your doors to the public, you've got to have drinks on hand to satisfy those thirsty crowds. Here's how to determine what you'll need.
The Legal Side of Owning a Bar
Find out what type of paperwork you need to file and the laws you have to follow to keep your bar on the right side of the law.
How the Franchise Industry Tapped Into the Craft Beer Trend
By cutting out major food menus, these businesses let franchisees -- and their customers -- focus on what's truly important: what's in the glass.