The Bar Business Podcast: Smart Hospitality & Marketing Secrets For Bar & Pub Owners

Quarterly Industry Benchmarking Insights: Profitability Strategies for Bar & Restaurant Owners with Jordan Silverman of Starfish

Chris Schneider, The Bar Business Coach Season 3 Episode 109

Are your restaurant or bar margins feeling tighter than ever? You’re not alone. But what if small, strategic changes could turn your bottom line around?

In this quarterly deep dive, Chris Schneider and Jordan Silverman analyze the latest trends in food, beverage, and labor costs, revealing surprising shifts in wine sales, liquor stocking habits, and the hidden impact of over-ordering.

In today's episode:

  • Discover why food costs surged in smaller markets and how to combat over-portioning and waste.
  • Learn how restaurants are strategically cutting wine costs by managing inventory smarter.
  • Find out why small, incremental cost savings add up to major profitability shifts.

Tune in now to uncover the key financial insights that will help your business stay profitable in a challenging market.

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

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.
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