From flagship plan
to custom engagements.
Five products for the bar founder. The Bar Business Plan is the flagship — complete, customizable, ready for lender or investor distribution. Other engagements deliver more bespoke support for specific stages of the journey.
Ten fully drafted sections covering executive summary, market analysis, products and services, marketing strategy, operations plan, management team, financial projections, funding request, and appendices. Companion Excel financial model with integrated formulas. Word document and Excel spreadsheet delivery; PDF export available on request. Customizable for any bar concept and any state.
The Bar Business Plan paired with the Bartender Training Manual from BTM. Plan covers the business; training manual covers the staff your business hires. Bundle pricing reflects discount versus separate purchase.
Direct collaboration to develop a fully customized plan for your specific concept, market, and capital structure. Includes interview-based concept articulation, market analysis tailored to your geographic target, financial modeling for your venue, and lender-ready deliverable.
Customized plan plus pitch deck plus investor financial model. Built for raises requiring investor presentation rather than SBA loan documentation. Includes sensitivity analysis, return projections, and exit-scenario modeling.
Hourly or retainer engagement with Ryan to support plan implementation, financing conversations, lender follow-ups, or operational decisions. For founders who need ongoing access between document delivery and venue opening.
Free working tools
for bar founders.
Working spreadsheets and tools available as free downloads. Built to support the specific operational and financial questions every bar founder faces. Download via the form on each tool’s page.
Bar Business Plan Template
Free preview of sample sections from the complete Bar Business Plan. See structure, depth, and writing style before purchase.
Bar Startup Cost Spreadsheet
Working financial model with seven cost categories and concept comparison sheet. Industry-standard ranges pre-populated.
Bar Profit Margin Calculator
Interactive calculator. Seven inputs, seven outputs including EBITDA, EBITDA margin, and break-even revenue. No email signup required.
Bar Inventory Spreadsheet
Working spreadsheet for inventory tracking, pour cost calculation, and variance analysis. Liquor, beer, and wine sheets.
Resources from
across the network.
Two sister sites in the network address adjacent founder needs. opena.bar covers the broader bar opening sequence — from concept to grand opening. bartendertrainingmanual.com covers bar staff training and responsible alcohol service.
opena.bar
The complete bar opening sequence. Concept articulation, location selection, opening checklist, state-specific opening guides for California, Florida, and more. The framework that comes before plan-writing.
The Responsible Service Manual
A 140-page bartender training and responsible alcohol service manual. State-required server certifications complement the venue’s internal training program. The training resource that complements operations.
