(I'm not 100% sure this is the right forum but general beer discussion seemed right)
I am looking to open a retail beer store\bar in a highly trafficked and beer-starved area.
1. We would provide the largest and highest quality to-go beer selection in the entire area along with about ten hard to find amazing beers on tap.
2. We would allow EVERY beer to be bought as a single increasing the customer's choice and flexibilty
3. We would have no cooked food but would offer cured meats, aged cheeses, gourmet chocolates and artisan breads. We would also allow people to B.Y.O.F.
4. Finally, customers would be welcome to drink their selections at the store with no up-charge. The vibe of the place will be somewhere between a coffee shop and a bar. We will have club meetings, board games, community events and brewery events. (There is much more but I don't wanna bore you.)
Here is the main question: Can anyone direct me to some good resources about the business side of craft beer?
I am in the process of writing a business proposal and am finding certain information hard to come by. What are the startup costs for a place like this? What is the expected revenue? What are the operating costs? Where can I find a good industry market analysis? (and not just a, "Craft beer is booming!" article. I need real numbers) also, a real report of profits for draft and retail beer at a particular store would be a huge plus.
If anyone could help I would be very very grateful.
I am looking to open a retail beer store\bar in a highly trafficked and beer-starved area.
1. We would provide the largest and highest quality to-go beer selection in the entire area along with about ten hard to find amazing beers on tap.
2. We would allow EVERY beer to be bought as a single increasing the customer's choice and flexibilty
3. We would have no cooked food but would offer cured meats, aged cheeses, gourmet chocolates and artisan breads. We would also allow people to B.Y.O.F.
4. Finally, customers would be welcome to drink their selections at the store with no up-charge. The vibe of the place will be somewhere between a coffee shop and a bar. We will have club meetings, board games, community events and brewery events. (There is much more but I don't wanna bore you.)
Here is the main question: Can anyone direct me to some good resources about the business side of craft beer?
I am in the process of writing a business proposal and am finding certain information hard to come by. What are the startup costs for a place like this? What is the expected revenue? What are the operating costs? Where can I find a good industry market analysis? (and not just a, "Craft beer is booming!" article. I need real numbers) also, a real report of profits for draft and retail beer at a particular store would be a huge plus.
If anyone could help I would be very very grateful.