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The Manager's Guide to Cocktail Menu Engineering

The Manager's Guide to Cocktail Menu Engineering

Most managers look at what sells. The pros look at what makes money. This comprehensive course moves beyond basic sales reports and teaches you the science of Menu Engineering.

You will learn:

  • How to use the Menu Matrix to identify your "Stars" and "Plowhorses."

  • The step-by-step math to calculate your True Pour Cost (down to the garnish).

  • Menu Psychology tricks to steer guests toward high-margin drinks.

  • How to conduct a 6-Week Audit to protect your margins from rising costs.

4 Modules • 20 Min Read


The Bar Profitability Blueprint

The Bar Profitability Blueprint

Are hidden leaks silently draining your bank account? This comprehensive guide breaks down the core financial pillars every bar manager must master to survive and thrive in 2025. Move beyond "gut feel" and build a system that protects your margins.

You will learn:

  • How to calculate a true Pour Cost (beyond the basic formula).

  • The secret to finding hidden theft and waste with Variance Tracking.

  • How to implement Smart Purchasing using dynamic Par Levels.

  • The blueprint for building a complete Data-Driven Operating System.

5 Modules • 25 Min Read

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