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Home > Consumer Products > Travel & Leisure > Restaurants, Fast Food & Catering
Bars and Nightclubs
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September 2008
Published By:
First Research, Inc.
Page Count:
10
Order Code:
R3470-1820
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The bar and nightclub industry includes about 50,000 locations with combined annual revenue of about $15 billion. No major companies dominate; varying state liquor laws complicate the ability to form large chains. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies hold just over 5 percent of sales.
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Personal income and entertainment needs drive demand. The profitability of individual companies depends on the ability to drive traffic and develop a loyal clientèle. Large companies can offer a wide variety of food, drinks, and entertainment, and have scale advantages in purchasing, financing, and marketing. Small companies can compete effectively by serving a local market, offering unique products or entertainment, or providing superior customer service. The industry is extremely labor-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is $45,000.
Bars and nightclubs compete with other venues that offer alcoholic drinks or entertainment, including restaurants, hotels, casinos, and consumer homes.
PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
Beer is about 40 percent of sales, distilled spirits or hard liquor 30 percent, food and non-alcoholic beverages 10 percent, and wine 7 percent. Customers consume the majority of bar drinks on-premise, and companies may specialize in certain beverages, like craft beers or martinis. Entertainment includes live music, DJs, dancing, and adult entertainment.
While most customers go to bars and nightclubs to socialize, bar activities tend to focus more on drinking, while nightclubs focus on entertainment and dancing. Types of bars include ...
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