Football season is the one time of year your bar practically fills itself. Crowds show up on schedule, stay for three hours, and order in rounds.
Here’s how to get ready before kickoff.
1. Stock Your Glassware Before Week 1
Game day cycles through pint glasses and mugs fast. Inventory what you have now and reorder before the season starts.
2. Organize Your Bar for Speed
Football crowds don’t wait. Set up your bar station so your most popular drinks are within reach and your staff can move.
3. Get Your Fryer Game-Ready
Wings are the menu of football season. Clean your commercial fryer, check the oil, and test it before volume picks up.
4. Have a Food Warming Plan
Game day orders come in waves. A solid food warming setup keeps appetizers at temp between rushes and cuts down on waste.
5. Check Your Beverage Equipment
More customers means more cold drinks moving fast. Verify your coolers and draft lines are running clean before kickoff.
6. Arrange Your Floor for Groups
Game day crowds come to parties. Shift your bar furniture toward communal setups. It fits the energy and turns over faster.
7. Set Up a Game Day Display
Put your specials front and center near the bar. Dedicated menu signage keeps orders moving without your staff explaining the menu all night.
8. Stock Up on Disposables for Takeout
Football season drives takeout too. Make sure your containers and packaging are stocked for the extra volume.
9. Restock Your Cleaning Supplies
More volume means more spills and more tables to turn. Don’t find out you’re low on cleaning supplies in the middle of a packed Sunday.
Football season gives your bar a built-in reason for customers to show up and stay. Get ready now, and the season takes care of itself.