The Bar Business Podcast: Smart Hospitality & Marketing Secrets For Bar & Pub Owners
Are you spending more time stuck behind the bar than building a business that runs smoothly without you?
If you're a bar owner who feels overwhelmed by the day-to-day grind of hospitality and is struggling to balance operations, marketing, and profits this show is for you. Chris Schneider, with over 20 years in the industry, created this podcast to help you overcome burnout, increase profits, and create a business you can enjoy—not just endure.
Join us every Monday and Wednesday to:
- Get expert strategies to boost profits while attracting loyal customers.
- Learn bar marketing tactics, menu design hacks, and leadership tools that simplify operations.
- Build the bar or pub that you have always dreamt of owning.
Ready to take control of your bar’s success? Start by tuning into the fan-favorite episode: 5 Strategies to Boost Bar Profits This Week: Quick Wins for Bar Owners.
The Bar Business Podcast: Smart Hospitality & Marketing Secrets For Bar & Pub Owners
How to Use Advanced Menu Engineering to Improve Bar Profitability ?
Menu engineering isn’t just about what’s selling it’s about understanding why it’s selling, and how each item on your menu affects your bottom line.
In this episode, I break down into the advanced side of menu engineering: the psychology, operational impact, and customer behavior behind what stays, what goes, and what truly drives profitability.
We’ll cover:
- Why removing “unprofitable” items might actually cost you money
- How to account for customer lifetime value, halo effect, and seasonal shifts
- The hidden role of plow horses, dogs, and loss leaders
- What most menu engineering models miss and how to fix it
- Practical ways to optimize your menu for both profit and speed
If you’ve only ever used the basic matrix or relied solely on margins, this episode will show you how to level up your strategy and boost bar profitability in the process.
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