Did You Know…

>> The number of restaurants and bars that have liquor license exceeds 225,000. Beer and wine licenses double that amount!

>> "Distilled spirits" or "liquor" are alcoholic beverages that are fermented and distilled, such as vodka. Beer and wine aren't included in this category..

>> A 12 oz. beer, 1.5 ozs of distilled spirits or 5 ozs of wine contain the same amount of alcohol.

>> About 110 million Americans drink responsibly.

>> One of the most heavily taxed consumer products in the U.S. is distilled spirits.

>>The distilled spirits industry generates about $100 billion in the U.S. economic.

>>Giving a "Toast" was derived in ancient Rome when a piece of toasted bread was dropped into wine.

Helpful Tips

>> Find a mentor who has a stable and established bar that can offer useful advice. This may save you thousands of dollars.

>> Trade ideas and secrets of success by joining a local business organization to see how they've made it work.

>> Check with your local health department and/or government agencies that are responsible for inspecting and passing establishments that serve the public. They'll tell you what the regulations are to acquire a health and liquor license in your area.

>>Start small. You'd rather have people lined up outside your door, than 250 empty tables.

>>Figure out what your fixed costs are, i.e. utilities, note payments, insurance, etc.

>>Don't expect to see your drinking buddies sitting on your bar stools every night. Find inexpensive ways to bring new clients through the door and on the stools.