Check Out Competitors

Prior to launching a bar or pub in your town, it's a good idea to see how strong the competition is. Use the link below to generate a list of competitors in your city. Complete the form by entering your city, state and zip code to get a list of bar or pubs that are close by.

• Find Local Bar or Pub Competitors

How are you going to successfully complete with existing firms? It's important that you never underestimate the competition.

Find Good Remote Business Advice

If you want to open a bar or pub you really ought to learn as much as you can from somebody who is already in the business. It's very unlikely that the local competition will talk to you. What's in it for them?

But, a person who owns a bar or pub outside of your community can be a great learning resource for you, given that you don't compete with them in their area. In fact, they are often very willing to share startup advice with you. In my experience, you may have to call ten business owners in order to find one who is willing to share his wisdom with you.

Where does one find a bar or pub owner in a different locale who can assist you?

Here's how we would do it. Try the useful link below and key in a random city/state or zipcode.

• Find an Experienced Bar or Pub Entrepreneur

Consider Buying a Franchise

Your chances of achieving the entrepreneurial goal of achieving your top business goals increase when you join the ranks of franchisees rather than going it alone.

Prior to making the decision to open a bar or pub, it's worthwhile to assess whether franchising might increase your chances of success.

The link below gives you access to our franchise directory so you can see if there's a franchise opportunity for you. You might even find something that points you in a completely different direction.

• Learn about Franchising