🍷🍸 If your bar isn’t DESIGNED to sell… you’re pouring money down the drain.

In this episode of Mastering Restaurant Revenue, Diane Armitage and Bruce Russo expose the hidden flaws in bar layout and design that are silently killing operations and profits – and what to fix now to double revenue from the same space.

From bartender chaos zones to smart upsell setups, Bruce and Diane share genius design hacks that owners overlook (until it’s too late).

(0:00) – Welcome to the battlefield: Why your bar might be bleeding revenue

(1:00) – Design first, dollars follow: What most bar owners get dead wrong

(5:34) – Bartender bottlenecks: How layout sabotages your best staff

(9:13) – Secret weapon: The service bar that pays for itself in weeks

(13:23) – Pouring profits: Wine-on-tap and fast-serve stations that boost flow

(17:22) – The million-dollar mistake hiding in plain sight

(22:01) – Bar stools, butt time & the psychology of staying longer

(28:31) – Lighting, layout & the “linger factor” that drives orders

(31:17) – Designing for community (without losing control of the bar)

(36:56) – Menu design that pairs perfectly with your bar’s setup

(40:08) – Smooth transitions: From bar vibes to dining delights

(43:53) – Next week's episode: