Great question, Christian. The two most critical aspects of bar ownership are experience and financing. For most people each of these requires time. The best place to acquire hands-on experience is to work for an institutional player, such as Applebees, Chili's or TGI Friday's - each have developed a great "playbook" for operating a restaurant/bar. I would say working for a place like one of these for 3-5 years would provide you with all the experience you need, especially if you're able to climb within the organization. As for financing, most banks aren't interested in these ventures, unless for those who have another business with established commercial lending. If you take a partner, limit it to one, as most bars don't pull enough income to support more than two people. Good luck!
I’m based in Sydney, Australia. We had lockouts for 5 years which killed the nightclub industry. Then the lockdowns this year from the pandemic which killed any hope of a successful nightclub here. I’m hoping by the end of this decade to have acquired enough funds to be able to buy my own land and build my own nightclub in either Ibiza or Mallorca. I think if you have a goal, if you have passion and dedication, then just work your solid ass off every second you’re not sleeping on your dreams, goals and careers. For me I just love running nightclubs and working in every sector of a nightclub and making each and every night successful. The high energy music from the trance DJs to the high pace partying and managing everything is so much fun! And on top of running the parties you get paid!! If you have the passion for something, then go for it!
Man oh man, I’m really getting nervous. Opening day is in 2 weeks and my whole town knows about it and it’s going to be hectic. I hope everything goes well, pray for me!!
Thanks for sharing. Best of luck to you in your new venture! All of us are pulling for you! Is this your first bar? If so, where are you located? We recommend Bevinco inventory management to all of our clients - especially those who are new to the business. Understanding and controlling your pour cost is the single-most important factor in bar profitability and Bevinco is like having a guiding light in your corner, and the cost of their service is more than offset by the savings and peace of mind you'll realize. Bevinco can even assist you with setting pricing and menus. I'd be happy to introduce you to them. Simply email me at rick@bardesigners.com
Thank you for your comment. What country do you live? Certainly, human design factors are a function of average height, weight, reach, etc. and smaller people don't require as much space. One of the common mistakes I see in some U.S. bars is overly-large bartender aisles. This makes bartenders less efficient and eats up revenue-producing space.
Thats just behind the bar expenses. You gonna need bar stools. Tables and chairs. Sound system. And flat screen tvs and game tables. Oh and good credit
You bring up some good points, thanks for the comment! You're right - good credit always helps! I never met anyone who started-up a bar with cash. I'll consider the other costs in a future video.
Hi Rick! great video, very informative. I'm a new subscriber! I'm interested in opening a specialty bar that sells martinis, cocktails and cosmopolitans. Will I need all the same equipment shown in this video or will I need additional/different equipment? Thanks you
Glad you like the video, Angelina! You'll need most of the equipment mentioned, but the exact items will need to be verified by an expert, and this depends on the bar's layout. There are two ways to accomplish this: by someone who sells bar equipment (who'll provide the equipment plan for free in exchange for you purchasing the equipment through him/her) or an independent professional bar designer such as my company (who can provide you with plans to construct the entire bar); here's our video for our design costs cabaretdesigners.com/design-buzz/entry/bar-design-cost-guide. If your bar equipment layout is done free-of-charge, you'll need to figure out how to apply all other finishes. Good luck!
@@Bardesigners Wow! You have a great response time too! I will definitely check out all your videos. I'm a few years away from having the money for the bar but I like planning and preparing for it. Thanks again!
I am in Houston Texas and i am seriously thinking about opening a sports bar in a strip center roughly the size of regular subway. I will have about 6-8 tvs and about 3 bartender stations. Anyway i can get a rough estimate of how much would it be to start up?
Great question, Darrell! Hope you and your family fared well in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. To answer your question, a 3-station bar with one (1) automatic glass washer (the only way to go), you'd be in the range of $50,000 - $65,000; this would include a backbar, but not a soffit. If you add draft beer, a glycol system is normally budget-priced at $1,000 per faucet, for standard beer tower designs. This is predicated on a trunkline length of under 125 feet. You would also need to add walk-in coolers (WIC), and when you have a draft beer program you want a dedicated WIC for draft beer and another for case beer. If you're offering food, you would need a separate WIC for that function. Beyond the bar area, general buildout costs (for the remainder of the project) generally range from $150 - $250 per square foot, although the Houston market could be out of alignment due to the recent demand for contractors in your market.
Man oh man, I’m really getting nervous. Opening day is in 2 weeks and my whole town knows about it and it’s going to be hectic. I hope everything goes well, pray for me!!
I want to open my own bar but im only 23 am i rushing it?
Great question, Christian. The two most critical aspects of bar ownership are experience and financing. For most people each of these requires time. The best place to acquire hands-on experience is to work for an institutional player, such as Applebees, Chili's or TGI Friday's - each have developed a great "playbook" for operating a restaurant/bar. I would say working for a place like one of these for 3-5 years would provide you with all the experience you need, especially if you're able to climb within the organization. As for financing, most banks aren't interested in these ventures, unless for those who have another business with established commercial lending. If you take a partner, limit it to one, as most bars don't pull enough income to support more than two people. Good luck!
Im 19 and im working at it. Persue your passion my friend.
No you not it's a good idea
Keep grinding for that dream
I’m based in Sydney, Australia. We had lockouts for 5 years which killed the nightclub industry. Then the lockdowns this year from the pandemic which killed any hope of a successful nightclub here. I’m hoping by the end of this decade to have acquired enough funds to be able to buy my own land and build my own nightclub in either Ibiza or Mallorca. I think if you have a goal, if you have passion and dedication, then just work your solid ass off every second you’re not sleeping on your dreams, goals and careers. For me I just love running nightclubs and working in every sector of a nightclub and making each and every night successful. The high energy music from the trance DJs to the high pace partying and managing everything is so much fun! And on top of running the parties you get paid!! If you have the passion for something, then go for it!
Man oh man, I’m really getting nervous. Opening day is in 2 weeks and my whole town knows about it and it’s going to be hectic. I hope everything goes well, pray for me!!
Thanks for sharing. Best of luck to you in your new venture! All of us are pulling for you! Is this your first bar? If so, where are you located? We recommend Bevinco inventory management to all of our clients - especially those who are new to the business. Understanding and controlling your pour cost is the single-most important factor in bar profitability and Bevinco is like having a guiding light in your corner, and the cost of their service is more than offset by the savings and peace of mind you'll realize. Bevinco can even assist you with setting pricing and menus. I'd be happy to introduce you to them. Simply email me at rick@bardesigners.com
how was it? :)
Did you open it?
????
How did it goooo??
I’m thinking about opening up a bar and grill in Dallas Texas.
That sounds great! Wishing you the best of luck! We're available to help you if you need it.
Manny Wray how did it go
Did you ever open it up? I’m planning on opening one up in Deep Ellum
Do it
Thank you for the video!!! This will come in handy when I open up my bar and grill...
Thank you for taking the time to respond, Manny -- glad you enjoyed the video! Feel free to suggest ideas for future videos.
I've been considering opening my own bar very recently. And this video has certainly helped alot with my decision on it. Thank you!
MW2fanMRbusby happy to be of help. Please feel free to suggest ideas for future videos.
Did you open it?
@@Bardesigners bro can u tell the total cost ??
What did you use to make the design at 0:33
It's yo boi Biggie cheese I used Chief Architect software
Bar Designers alright thabks
One day soon.
Anderson Cooper good luck!
Thank you
TVBUU Happy to be of service.
I'm not even into drinking or bars. But I'm still here because it's interesting.
Glad you're enjoying it!
oh god THANK YOU!! this video helps me a lot!! Can you please make one more video for professional audio system for bar/club??
Glad to be of help. I'll certainly consider any ideas for future video topics.
Thank for your video from France
Thank you! It's an honor!
@@Bardesigners oh that s so sweet , really .
In our country.. Layout sizes narrow because of human size and more served refreshments
Thank you for your comment. What country do you live? Certainly, human design factors are a function of average height, weight, reach, etc. and smaller people don't require as much space. One of the common mistakes I see in some U.S. bars is overly-large bartender aisles. This makes bartenders less efficient and eats up revenue-producing space.
@@Bardesigners indonesia
Really helpful video
Thank you, glad to be of help.
Nice work..... How can I get in touch with you
Beverage Consultant Kenya - thank you. You can call me at my office at 312-423-7890 or by email at rick.uzubell@gmail.com
Thats just behind the bar expenses. You gonna need bar stools. Tables and chairs. Sound system. And flat screen tvs and game tables. Oh and good credit
You bring up some good points, thanks for the comment! You're right - good credit always helps! I never met anyone who started-up a bar with cash. I'll consider the other costs in a future video.
Did you ever get the chance to make that video up any chance.?.
Hi Rick! great video, very informative. I'm a new subscriber! I'm interested in opening a specialty bar that sells martinis, cocktails and cosmopolitans. Will I need all the same equipment shown in this video or will I need additional/different equipment? Thanks you
Glad you like the video, Angelina! You'll need most of the equipment mentioned, but the exact items will need to be verified by an expert, and this depends on the bar's layout. There are two ways to accomplish this: by someone who sells bar equipment (who'll provide the equipment plan for free in exchange for you purchasing the equipment through him/her) or an independent professional bar designer such as my company (who can provide you with plans to construct the entire bar); here's our video for our design costs cabaretdesigners.com/design-buzz/entry/bar-design-cost-guide. If your bar equipment layout is done free-of-charge, you'll need to figure out how to apply all other finishes. Good luck!
@@Bardesigners Wow! You have a great response time too! I will definitely check out all your videos. I'm a few years away from having the money for the bar but I like planning and preparing for it. Thanks again!
My pleasure.
Links have been deleted for the plans
Sorry for the late response. Bar Equipment Price List: cabaretdesigners.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ITEMIZED-BAR-EQUIPMENT-PRICE-LIST.pdf
My friend how much it will cost to open a nightclub in Newyork city. Just give me a rough estimate thanks
Thanks for the question, but we no longer design nightclubs. We’d be happy to design the bars for nightclubs, but that’s the extent of our interest.
When i own a bar i will definitely consider u my friend
I am in Houston Texas and i am seriously thinking about opening a sports bar in a strip center roughly the size of regular subway. I will have about 6-8 tvs and about 3 bartender stations. Anyway i can get a rough estimate of how much would it be to start up?
Great question, Darrell! Hope you and your family fared well in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. To answer your question, a 3-station bar with one (1) automatic glass washer (the only way to go), you'd be in the range of $50,000 - $65,000; this would include a backbar, but not a soffit. If you add draft beer, a glycol system is normally budget-priced at $1,000 per faucet, for standard beer tower designs. This is predicated on a trunkline length of under 125 feet. You would also need to add walk-in coolers (WIC), and when you have a draft beer program you want a dedicated WIC for draft beer and another for case beer. If you're offering food, you would need a separate WIC for that function. Beyond the bar area, general buildout costs (for the remainder of the project) generally range from $150 - $250 per square foot, although the Houston market could be out of alignment due to the recent demand for contractors in your market.
DNIC Dem Boys how did it go? Did you start a bar?
I’ve been dreaming of opening my own bar for years but I don’t know anything about running a business as I am a firefighter by trade
Good luck on achieving your dream bar!
@@Bardesigners I don’t even know where to start
I've been considering opening my own bar very recently. And this video has certainly helped alot with my decision on it. Thank you!
Glad I could help!
Man oh man, I’m really getting nervous. Opening day is in 2 weeks and my
whole town knows about it and it’s going to be hectic. I hope
everything goes well, pray for me!!
Good luck!