{"id":28120,"date":"2021-12-21T13:07:14","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T07:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.posist.com\/restaurant-times\/?p=28120"},"modified":"2023-08-24T14:21:09","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T08:51:09","slug":"start-healthy-cocktail-bar-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.posist.com\/restaurant-times\/usa\/start-healthy-cocktail-bar-us.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Start A Healthy Cocktail Bar In The US"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is no secret that Americans like drinking, whether it is beer, wine, vodka, whiskey, or any other hard drink. According to a survey conducted by\u00a0<\/span>NSDUH<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in 2018, around 140 million Americans (~51% of the population) aged 12 or more were current consumers of alcohol. However, another survey conducted by IWSR in 2019 states that some of the current alcoholics in the US are seeking low sugar and low-to-no alcohol drinks, which indicates a shift in demand towards relatively healthier beverages.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to a survey by\u00a0<\/span>Bacardi Global Brand Ambassador<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in 2020, around 63% of US consumers prefer to drink low-to-no alcohol options to cut back on calories. However, you don’t need to cut out alcohol entirely to cut down on the calories. There are ways to achieve the target while enjoying a cocktail with friends at the bar. One way is incorporating healthy choices in the cocktail menu, such as soda water mixers, clear and high proof spirits, fresh fruits, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

Given the growing interest in the healthy cocktail bar space, it is an excellent time for starting a healthy cocktail bar in the US. However, if you are confused about how to start the business, you are at the right place. This blog post will help you understand the steps you need to follow to venture into the US healthy cocktail bar space.<\/span><\/p>\n

Factors Worth Remembering To Start A Healthy Cocktail Bar In The US<\/b><\/h2>\n

Opening a healthy cocktail bar is challenging as it requires a lot of market research and a robust business plan. The following list will help you cover all the bases for your healthy cocktail bar in the US.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Choose The Concept<\/b><\/h3>\n

The concept reflects the idea about what kind of bar you want to operate (a healthy cocktail bar in this case). So, ensure that every detail of the bar is aligned with the concept, right from the style of service to decor & ambience. Also, the concept must take cognizance of the demographics of the location, and this can be accomplished through comprehensive market research to understand the consumption needs of the locality.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Obtain Permits And Licenses<\/b><\/h3>\n

It is crucial to have all the appropriate permits and licenses in place, for which you may also take the help of legal counsel. The number and cost of permits and licenses needed for a bar will vary across states. Some of the common permits required are:<\/span><\/p>\n

Employee Identification Number (EIN)<\/b><\/h4>\n

You need to apply for EIN, a prerequisite for many other permits mentioned below. Only after the EIN registration can you officially hire staff for the bar. You can visit the\u00a0<\/span>IRS website<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and fill out the EIN application online.<\/span><\/p>\n

Liquor License<\/b><\/h4>\n

You need to contact the state\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>Alcoholic Beverage Control<\/span><\/a>\u00a0agency to get the liquor license. It allows you to sell alcoholic beverages and governs the type of alcohol you can sell and how long during the day. It is a time-consuming process and should be initiated at the earliest possible time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Food Service License<\/b><\/h4>\n

You need to get a food service license if you plan to serve food at the bar. It ensures that the business meets the food safety regulations set by its food safety authority. You can visit the\u00a0<\/span>US Food and Drug Administration<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(USFDA) and apply online for the food service license.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the other permits that might be required to start a cocktail bar in the US are:<\/span><\/p>\n