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Free resources for bar operators

Downloadable guides, templates, and playbooks to help you run a more profitable bar program.

Playbook32 pages

The Complete Bar Inventory Playbook

A step-by-step guide to building a professional inventory management system — from counting methods to variance analysis to par level optimization.

Tenthing methodPar levelsVariance analysisCount scheduling
TemplateExcel + PDF

Pour Cost Calculator Workbook

Interactive spreadsheet template for calculating true pour cost including rebates, brand support, and split case fees. Includes formulas and worked examples.

Cost per ounceBlended pour costRebate factoringMenu pricing
Guide18 pages

Brand Deal Negotiation Guide

How to structure, negotiate, and track brand deals with suppliers. Includes templates for deal documentation and depletion tracking.

Deal typesNegotiation tacticsDocumentation templatesFulfillment tracking
Handbook24 pages

Multi-Location Management Handbook

Best practices for beverage directors managing programs across 3+ locations. Covers standardization, cross-location reporting, and team management.

StandardizationCross-location reportingRole delegationConsolidated purchasing
Quickstart12 pages

POS Integration Quickstart

Step-by-step setup guides for connecting Toast, Square, Clover, Aloha, and Omnivore POS systems to BevSync.

Toast setupSquare OAuthClover connectionFile upload mapping
ReportComing soon

2026 Beverage Cost Benchmarking Report

Industry benchmarks for pour cost, shrinkage, inventory turnover, and brand deal value across different venue types and locations.

Pour cost benchmarksShrinkage ratesTurnover targetsRegional data

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