Cost of goods......30%
Rent................5
Utilities...........5
Maintenance.........5
Labor..............15
Management costs...10
Taxes/licences.....15
Net profit..........5
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Total before music 90%

There are lots of different business models for bars, but this is one several of my clients use. There are several that pay 10%.
Several others charge a cover and it all goes to the entertainment.
10% of a $2000 night is $200.00.

Several of my friends do VERY WELL (like $50,000, plus) working on commission, but these folks are entertainers with a big following. One guy has been at a little hole in the wall for over 22 years..works 4 nights a week and always clears $1000.00 or more.

I have had several deals where I get a guarantee ($125), plus 5% of everything over $1000.00 a night. That generally works out to a little over $200.00 on week-ends.

The challenge is finding a place to work you enjoy that has the potential to do $2000.00 or more a night.

There's nothing more satisfying than building a following and getting paid accordingly.


Good luck,


Russ