Whether you’re planning to start your own bar or nightclub, or you’re already running one, you’ll want to know what the latest trends in the industry are. A nightclub consultant is knowledgeable about trends in the industry. Armed with the information they provide, you can incorporate it into your business plan and ensure you stay…
Running a nightclub, just like running any other hospitality business, requires strategy and foresight. You need to work ahead. Decide who you want your customers to be, figure out how to bring them in, and anticipate their needs and desires so they will want to return. All of this combines in the art and science…
Whether you are operating a spiffy urban high energy dance operation or a small suburban entertainment and sports bar, a key component to your nightclub business plan success is including a consistent and constantly updated activities calendar. Like the music recording business where the top songs of many music artists only stay popular for a…
The allure of investing in a sexy new nightclub business plan is ripe with failure if one approaches these high risk investments differently than others, says this Night Club Consultant. Still, the attraction of high drink profit margins, long lines waiting to pay a cash cover charge and being a part of the newest hot…
Lawsuits arising from slip and falls, security issues and equipment in bars, clubs and special venues are fairly common as a nightclub consultant and expert working with owners, operators and their attorneys. In fact, there have been reports in the past that say the top one-hundred most hazardous industries includes food and beverage businesses, such…
There has been a large number of lawsuits in the food and beverage and related entertainment aspects of the industry, which contributes to higher premises and liability insurance costs in our experience as a bar and nightclub expert. This has also limited availability of certain carriers who insure what is perceived as much higher risk…
Reservation and guest management and keeping your patrons wowed are the night club expert tech talk this week over at the “Nightclub & Bar Magazine” reviews and commentary. Here are abstracts of two technology add-ons to your operations that will certainly streamline customer data and keep them coming back: Taking the Pain OUT of Night…
Generating new business in an innovative way through texting is a solid idea when you buy a nightclub and want to add another marketing channel. Equally important is controlling wine pours that notoriously fluctuate more than mixed drinks and draft beer. Check out these ideas for your bar and club investment to promote sales and…
Successful nightclub business planning often includes some type of entertainment, whether it is a disc jockey, live band or dancers and other performers. Here are a few ideas and issues to consider for your venue: Going Go-Go Girls! According to Nightclub & Bar Magazine: “Think about the personal dynamic, and ask yourself, is the dancer…
Many owners and operators when developing their nightclub business plan focus on the concept and its related sales and cost of operations in terms of how many costumers will show up and so on. However, one area that is commonly not thought about is having good controls that your bartenders must adhere to from the…