Top 5 Reasons Bars & Restaurants Fail

[@gabrielpizzati2531]

Reasons bars fail -lack of financial lacking -rent must be no more than 10% of all sales -systems in place -owner manages the system not the employees -poor customer service -don’t stop marketing ( give customers in your place a premium experience) -ask how is everything going, introduce as owner / manager - not measuring, monitoring or following up -in god we trust, all other must bring data -poor execution plans and goals

[@willowfox6632]

Police greed!

[@asad3395]

Thx for summoning this up

[@MrGatsu]

-spending more then what you earn

[@NonnyStrikes]

Love the parts about systems. I started doing this at my fathers pizza business with newer and current employees and it changed the dynamic completely. Most get upset or angry at someone because they "expect" them to know it all right away. Not the case. Encouragement bit by bit, letting the person know if it is right or wrong, and how to make it right. The more you can get them having little successes on their own, the better. Eventually, the employee that was considered bottom tier, is one of the most valuable and they enjoy their job.

[@nickferrari413]

I was recently at a small bar that looked like it was doing well. The only employee visibly working was the bartender. It was like they were relying for the customer to return to the bar for a refill. They had 4-6 televisions and 2 billiard tables so they had ways to entertain. It was in the wonderful location. A beautiful view of a lake

[@joenathan8059]

Bars always seemed like a good idea since drinking is so integrated within many cultures.

[@simapark]

I've lived for long periods in Spain on the Costa del Sol watching tourist and uk ex pat orientated bars changing hands all the time as they keep failing. From my observation the commonest reason for this is the husband or wife running the place is simply miserable and has difficulty holding any conversation with customers beyond taking an order and presenting a bill.

[@simapark]

@@Iambriangregory Both naturally miserable plus unhappy about serving customers all day long . It only need one of a couple to be like this and the customers quickly pick on it and go to a different bar .

[@allthaticansay]

From my firsthand experience around all of the GTA and ajax they keep failing because they keep getting fired for having a bad memory. It has nothing to do with my conversational skills. Thanks Mike Costa hope the Spain travels served you well. Its about time you learned your lesson

[@simapark]

@@allthaticansay Your reply is not making any sense at all . Are you a native English speaker ?

[@xiomanaxoxoxo3212]

So true, lack of systems is key.

[@The_Mysterious_Saiyan]

Im planning to open a bar in 10 years from now. All of the stuff you said is already in my mind to be successful. I guess i was made for this. If you are common sense or just so mature person, this is a peace of cake. Everything looks so easy, now money is the thing. Without money you can’t start anything.

[@striker-zq1040]

i got the same plan bro, we got this

[@gabsisbabsis540]

9 yrs to go

[@methus57]

Nothin's nothin until it's something. You won't know if you are "made for this" until you go through it, open it, and run it for a few years. Common sense & maturity doesn't make it "a piece of cake." You'll have to wear a lot of hats - and do them all well. My suggestion is to get as many years in Restaurant Management (where you are hiring/firing) under your belt as possible - you'll learn 10X more doing this then just working a unit level job. The world is full of great servers who think they could run their own place. This is not negative- just reality. Good luck

[@ryanduncan2332]

Thx so much I'm still a teen but I want to start a bar when I'm older so you know ima try so hard and the personality part will work out for me I'm good at that I'll make people feel wanted

[@Oli_The_HouseCat]

Me too am 23 but its its my dream to open bar, watch bar rescue for tips and ideas

[@3ll3llyyy]

same. owning a bar and bar tendering is a big dream of mine.

[@heninthefoxhouse]

Thank you for being good at business but also at explaining it. Two different things. :) Much appreciated.

[@bozhidaramircheva583]

Reason 1 - their owners turn drunkards :D

[@brazygravy]

Goes both ways. Sometimes they’re the best boozers 😂

[@wilsonmalobe366]

😂😂😂😂

[@Rgla21]

Hahahaha

[@mattlovestechyt]

So many episodes on bar rescue like this

[@jeffroze5955]

😂😂😂

[@KazamYoutube]

This was amazing Dave, Thanks for being such a BOSS. Lots of epic refreshers and new bits in here that I really appreciate. Toying with opening my first location, but climbing deep into the KZbin University rabbit hole before I do! ;-) Hope you've had an amazing Summer. Best, -AK

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Awesome Alex, glad it was helpful.

[@GermanSanchez-w4n]

GREAT ADVICE! THANKS!

[@arvindsagar446]

This is so well articulated. Everything that you said is followed in successful corporate companies

[@Mcintyre5000]

Thank you, Very informative.

[@victorlucaslindbloom2450]

I am impressed. You are like a loving drill sergeant. Thanks Dave!

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Haha, whatever gets you ass moving Victor.

[@attycarlos]

Thank you for sharing your insights. I am planning to open a Bar that will start from scratch.

[@gebronthomasson6960]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience and knowledge we( my wife and i)are in process of finding our city ordinances sitting down with someone who is with city and prior chamber President and discussing our business concept and also looking at location..

[@MalouFrederick-wx3xo]

planning to open a bar maybe 5 yrs from now. thanks for sharing.

[@ThePotatusMan]

My team was most accountable to each other when they knew each other well. I made sure to have staff outings (family invited), holiday parties, and regular all-staff meetings to build the culture of my team. Then Covid killed it lol

[@v4v819]

You can still do it via Zoom!

[@mikrod9157]

Number 5 is everything having said that employees are part of the system enforcing a creed for the work place is essential

[@dragonchr15]

Get out ofnthe mindset that "you work for yourself." It is such a tired cliche that some owners take too far. You don't. You work for your customers. They pay your bills and mortgage. I guess that applies to.any business.

[@Oli_The_HouseCat]

That's a good one

[@sammysweetroll]

I don't run an actual bar, but hey, this is good for barkeep characters, too, time to not let my bar fall out of business, helped.

[@jianfeibai]

100%. can’t agree more. i went to fix a restaurant that i own 10%. they have all kinds of problems. i told manager, you don’t have a system in place, make you work harder and others do whatever they want…great improvement after fixed things systematically, i follow up and check them 2 times a month

[@MrStartupX]

Awsm intel. Will incorporate in my pub. Thnx

[@robertdixon6536]

One must remember restaurants are cyclic. Customers cycle returant to restaurant no matter how good, they eventually will be bored of it.

[@finalbossoftheinternet6002]

I’ve been a restaurant manager for 14 years and never considered that lol

[@jojotag5344]

I still go to the same resto-bar after 6 years what's your point

[@robertdixon6536]

@@jojotag5344 Boring!! How dull, no adventure no new venue. Your life must be in a rut. Same old cook, same old tired taste. Anyway enjoy what makes you happy. Cheers!

[@3ll3llyyy]

@@robertdixon6536 true but you also get that comforting home feeling going to the same place.

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[@Dominikmj]

Very good video. I think there are definitely more points at play - especially depending on your location. In Dubai there is a big issue, of an extremely competitive market. It is almost a given, that all bars are reasonably good in customer service - but marketing is key. Another one, which has been not put out there is: promise/delivery. Especially owners are often very quick to attempt to be “the best of town” but then cannot follow up in their payroll, necessary equipment etc. You have got to promise the right concept and just over-deliver (however the problem in a high competitive market is, that you really cannot much “under-promise” - because this would affect effectively your footfall.

[@beeberbonberber]

Exceptionally great video! More businesses even ones outside of the bar and restaurant industry should implement these, the only thing I would say to add to this is finding a balance between speed, and cleanliness. And that's where what you were talking about with systems would come into play a lot. Thanks for the vid hopefully people listen to this cause it's great advice!

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Right on, thanks dezchase.

[@farhatik]

"I was looking for copper, but found gold" kinda video

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Nice analogy. Love it.

[@jessitwilliams4692]

Yesss E-Myth is what made my first business so successful!!! Great vid....the best detailed advice. Thanks very helpful :)

[@victorrodriguez-te1ve]

Hi! I am curious to hear what the main thing that was that you got from that book? Thanks!

[@Boxstate_Rebel]

My Fiance and I are thinking about opening a bar. Have been in the hospitality business for 15yrs with a major hotel chain. And can't stress enough the point that were made in this video. I'm just nervous.

[@tasospapanastasiou9274]

Thank you for this excellent video!

[@tyler1673]

This makes me think I'd rather not open a pub but instead aim to become the head chef. However the problem with that idea is the income will probably be low and stale.

[@v4v819]

Chef's make millions of dollars a year just look at Ramsay and Jamie Oliver... But a reality show or two won't hurt your fortunes, too!

[@private4929]

Opening a venue in San Antonio... 12 acres, 3 outdoor restaurants, on a river, with live bands... I already own a successful construction company.

[@RavenThornheart]

Kick ass bro

[@taffykins2745]

All very good advice. Thanks for creating and uploading this!

[@stevierico5934]

Good quality entertainment can help a pub to thrive

[@theonecalledq]

I found this very informative. Looking into opening a bar with appetizers only. Any helpful videos to get me started ? I have waitering, catering, bar tending in my history. Not giving up day job for this. Hoping it will be a source of income in the future.

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Too much to cover in a KZbin comment Paul, but I will say that I have an extensive course coming out soon on how to open a bar/restaurant, with business plan included. And then beyond that, I will be releasing a course on how to add bar catering to your existing bar to GREATLY increase your profits. Keep an eye out. In the meantime, the one piece of advice I would give you is to price out your appetizers and make sure you're hitting a 30 - 32% food cost. Don't just carry an appetizer because you think it's awesome or it's popular when it can cost you a lot of money (wings are a good example of this). Best of luck to you. Very exciting.

[@stabbi7999]

Hey Paul, How are the plans going now? I actually want to do exactly the same in the near future (after covid is out of the way). I'm planning to do this in Amsterdam

[@theonecalledq]

@@stabbi7999 stalled due to the planned demic. We're waiting to see what happens in the near future. I live in a town that is not locked down, but the county is pretty Nazi like.

[@meggtokyodelicious]

@@theonecalledq post jabs , majority won't travel anymore because non vaxxed can't travel abroad. Also, import Export stops in the future, that being said, bars, hotel, restaurant and travel industries will fall down and or go bankrupt.

[@kushsakhu]

Dave. This was wicked...top stuff.

[@thefartstarver35]

I want to run a bar, but I'm concerned about safety issues. Like what happens when you go to close up late at night, and there's people waiting outside to jump you and stuff like that? Also, what about cash transport...do I need to have a Brinks cash pickup service or something like that?

[@user-lu7hj1zn5v]

Did u found answer to this query?

[@justtiyen9106]

..thanks to this video, it helps me to my studies..❤️

[@addil9877]

Let your customers market for you I've done handy man work for clients in Orlando since 18 now I'm 19 it started from one manager at Disney needing receptacles relocated and now I fix gutters doors windows drywall hanging TVs and making or relocating receptacles good money but my dream is owning a small bar trying to do my 10year in 3

[@3ll3llyyy]

this is a year old but hi fellow floridian!

[@sylviamondala3851]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@rsnc23]

Bar Rescue is a scam. I'm a regular at a bar where that happened. The bar was forced to change the name to something stupid, forced to feature overly complicated mixed drinks the patrons were not interested in, forced to have overly complicated pricing and the establishment was forced for a long time to purchase from a different supplier for that little bit of publicity. None of that increases revenue. The ' remodel ' was very superficial and only on the few surfaces on camera. The jerk whose show it is refused to do a meet and greet with staff. Staff was offended by that. Also, staff were already stressed with the whole procedure and were forced to ' playact ' on camera. The whole story the show presented was a LIE. The staff had to make up things to say while on camera. So it was a BIG WASTE OF TIME AND EFFORT + the owner was stuck with a supplier with less than favorable terms and a stupid new name for the bar. When the owner was approached by producers for a follow-up episode he declined. At no point were ownership or staff or patrons interviewed about issues facing the bar. All that was presented as the scenario was a big, fat, made up LIE.

[@cmcd3174]

These are all so true, thanks , as usual, for the great advice 🥰

[@natalysantoyo8332]

This is awesome, thank you!

[@zane770]

I want to open a dive bar though...

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Do your thing, Zane. Same rules apply though. A business is a business no matter what shape or form it comes in.

[@johndough147]

Good advice 👍🏾

[@nicoeeek.7181]

Stoked to find you. Great video, thanks!

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Thanks Nico. Good to have you here.

[@jellybones09]

@@DaveAllredTheRealBarman Same here....a great resource to find! I'm opening up an Arcade Bar in Jan 2020. Do you have any specific resources for an arcade bar? I'll be checking out the rest of your videos.

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

@@jellybones09 Hey Johnny. I love that idea of an arcade bar. I would absolutely go there. As far as resources specific to an arcade bar, I don't have anything like that, but it comes back to all the same fundamentals of running a bar and business. Systemize your business and watch your costs. If you have problems specific to an arcade bar pop up, let me know so I can start a resource file for it. Good luck!

[@jean-lucpicard5510]

I am here because I usually see copper bars at the serving counter on American movies. We do not have them here in the UK. what purpose do they serve?

[@VinceBlack536]

Antibacterial

[@BlipzCCG]

Nice Video! Keep up the good work!

[@cyrilmuluh]

Is there an app to help with tracking and to know what to track??

[@Joshua.Carrasco]

Thank you for this video. It was very informative and to the point!!

[@derekheffernan786]

Good stuff Dave 👍

[@tinapippens953]

What was your cigar start up cost to open your cigar bar and lounge?

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Hey Tina, to tell you the truth I can't remember. It was years ago.

[@ElizabethEstrada-rg6iu]

Something so abious that I learned from running a bar joint take the tags off the bottle😮😢😅🎉❤😊😂.

[@wheelerusaf1]

Great point on systems.

[@malibumondsg74]

Thank you, it is informative

[@TheDracaino]

Typo 8:50 it says "current", when you meant curtain i believe.

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

You are correct Drac. Nice catch. I have whipped my video editor 200 times with a wet noodle. Hopefully that will learn her a thing or two.

[@hizicbold6067]

I wish you can help me kickstart my business I love your content

[@AbubakerDawood]

thank you so much . i actually want to open a cafe and those reasons are so related , meric again

[@BladeBarn]

Please explain what giving a customer a premium experience is? Location is in Miami Beach. What is customer "experience" besides speedy and friendly?

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Hey GCBC, there's a lot that goes into the customer experience that goes well beyond what I can explain in this comment, but here are two resources: 1. I have a video on the 10-step customer service system here for you to watch that's very helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJrbfoiGotBopck 2. I just completed my extensive bar/restaurant management course for those who want to become an expert at running a successful bar and restaurant and it has a ton on customer experience inside the course, which you can check out here if you're interested: register.barpatrol.net/welcome-to-bar-restaurant-mastery Hope that helps. Best of luck to you.

[@TheFujiwuji]

at 2:17 he says your "occupancy" should not exceed 10% of total sales." What is "occupancy"? Occupancy normally refers to how many people are physically in the bar, but total sales is a dollar amount. Those are completely different categories, so I don't understand what he's talking about.

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Hi Fujiwjui...what I'm referring to when I say "occupancy" is occupancy costs: how much it costs to maintain occupancy on the building/property. So if your bar/restaurant occupancy costs are $10,000 per month, you need to generate at least $100,000 in sales in order to hit that 10% benchmark. Does that make sense?

[@joshheadley4941]

he is referring to the cost to occupy the location- in other words the rent/lease and taxes.

[@TheFujiwuji]

@@joshheadley4941 thank you, that's helpful. Now I understand what he's talking about.

[@sebastianczech5322]

is he drinking a coffee while making the voiceover for this video?

[@Kevinwatts0316]

This is great. I had to sub. How do you measure and monitor your business? Does it better explain it in "The E Myth" book?

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Hey Niner, yes it does, or more accurately it gives an outline how to do it. He even has a more extensive book which came out later called E-Myth Mastery which is very good too.

[@Kevinwatts0316]

@@DaveAllredTheRealBarman Thank you for you response. One more thing, how much can a bar owner make a year? Im deciding between law school and being a bar owner.

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

@@Kevinwatts0316 Ha, it's more fun owning a bar, but lawyers make more money.

[@Kevinwatts0316]

@@DaveAllredTheRealBarman Dam, decisions decisions!!

[@Kevinwatts0316]

@@DaveAllredTheRealBarman One more thing, will i make a good living for me and my family as a bar owner?

[@sophiewang8837]

Useful! My restaurant is not doing well, I can definitely learn something from this video.

[@Boxstate_Rebel]

In your opinion, where do you think things started to take a down turn?

[@josephesavior4200]

If rules are not follow it will be shut down even the owner driving cars

[@idtlum5959]

It was interesting to see.

[@ouissandy2806]

I agree have a great system for inventory staff bookkeeping and accountability. Also stop thinking the customers always right your team customers and business have to be respected 100% of the time! Learn to use social media. My third rule do not work with womanizers their heads in a different place.

[@chrisbradshaw6099]

Great video

[@rabid_mongrel]

It's sad when bartenders/cooks are cut because it's not busy when we should be jumping by 10/11 pm. I guess that's what happens when owners/managers would rather drink instead of advertise. 😕

[@nickferrari413]

Bottles sold is one thing but how is a bar owner supposed to keep track of how much draft was dispensed that day

[@rinainlondon8]

Thank u

[@smartman123]

look I am not into any food or bar business but if u are not on top of your money u will lose more from employees theft

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Hallelujah, Smart Man!

[@TheMrPeteChannel]

There's only 1 reason now in 2020......😷🧤

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Haha, ain't that the truth Pete.

[@TheMrPeteChannel]

@@DaveAllredTheRealBarman Sad times indeed.

[@jf8461]

One HUGE reason!

[@ouissandy2806]

Finally F yelp if your on yelp and not in your business you will lose staff!

[@plexer13]

Do a top 5 reason nightclubs fail

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Thanks for the request, Plexer. I'll put it on the list.

[@plexer13]

Oh Nice!😁

[@Chadc5000]

Fat chicks.

[@jorode6245]

straight facts

[@brianmcintyre8563]

Number 6, your staff is ripping you and your patrons off.

[@jameseley3098]

i have been working in a pub from age of 8yo u dont need to advertise ur bar it dont mater where it is people will travle for a good beer

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Sounds like a solid business plan James.

[@ewuloadebayo1871]

@@DaveAllredTheRealBarman 😂😂😂

[@DanRebel-dh4uw]

You must’ve been drunk

[@josephesavior4200]

Good thing I dont own it this bar owner have this bar for 39 year and it looks the same I dont drink and wen I go out its hard as I smell like garbage ....

[@miked2573]

Good ppt

[@davidperry4013]

I want to open up a gay bar but do not have the capital

[@xiomanaxoxoxo3212]

so true.

[@chipbuttytime3396]

The marine corp needs you back in Kabul

[@jeffl56]

Realize this is several years old, but having done 1000's of presentations, see a way you might improve here. One of my basic rules is never read your slides. Your audience is doing that while you are talking. Rather just repeating what's there, make sure the key points are made - prefereably with different words - or with examples. Stories about why the points you are making are crucial. Another approach is to reduce the words, so your audience is paying attention to what you are saying versus reading. A simple way to do this is to replace the words with a picture, or a single word. Liked your presenation even with these comments....

[@Jackson-l3r]

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[@bricecay1765]

A power point...😑

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

No, no Brent. The correct response is POWER POINT!!! WHOOOOO-HOOOO! YEAH BABY! 😀😀😀

[@michaeljoseph258]

Cool

[@GO-nh6br]

Rent number 1 9000 per month ridiculous, or more

[@hlbb26]

2 words : 💵 Jay Abraham 💵

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

One word: Agreed!

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[@michellelee8638]

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[@sofialadune9351]

you learn me nothink cause i m in France

[@hizicbold6067]

Please can you send to my email that power point please

[@russell3038]

Loved this video, thank you