Redux Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 My buddy and I are in the process of buying a bar. Looking to save money wherever we can so used appliances at first will be our plan. These are things we will need: Ice Maker machine Soda Dispensing Gun/machine Tables/Chairs/Stools If anybody has a line on any used equipment or any info on an auction where stuff like this would be up for bidding hit me up. Quote Link to comment
GM_Tood Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Location? Omaha, Lincoln, etc Quote Link to comment
Redux Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 I live in Geneva but can travel if need be to get things Quote Link to comment
GM_Tood Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=2330485&kwd=bar&zip=68046&category=0 http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=2330484&kwd=bar&zip=68046&category=0 I would check Omaha/Lincoln craigslist too. You will sometimes find bars/restaurants posting items for sale. Are you taking over one of the existing bars in Geneva? I spent a lot of time in Shickley when I was younger. 1 Quote Link to comment
Redux Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Its funny, the bar in Shickley is recently under new ownership. Actually we are looking to buy the old bar in Fairmont, Legends. Quote Link to comment
C N Red Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Its funny, the bar in Shickley is recently under new ownership. Actually we are looking to buy the old bar in Fairmont, Legends. Are your initials JL or AD? Quote Link to comment
Redux Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Its funny, the bar in Shickley is recently under new ownership. Actually we are looking to buy the old bar in Fairmont, Legends. Are your initials JL or AD? AWG or TWG Quote Link to comment
darkhorse85 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=2330485&kwd=bar&zip=68046&category=0 http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=2330484&kwd=bar&zip=68046&category=0 I would check Omaha/Lincoln craigslist too. You will sometimes find bars/restaurants posting items for sale. Are you taking over one of the existing bars in Geneva? I spent a lot of time in Shickley when I was younger. Second this idea. I see stuff liek that all the time on CL. You might even hit up the businesses for sale. There are bars and restaurants for sale on there quite often. While the ads might not expressly say they'd sell specific items it wouldn't hurt to ask if they'd part with them. Quote Link to comment
ColoNoCoHusker Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Agree with Craigslist. Lots of restaurant equipment on there. You can use a CL search tool like searchtempest.com, dailylister.com, etc to search nationally, by distance, ... The local Habitat for Humanity Restore out here gets a lot of used restaurant equipment. Worth a check with the ones in Omaha/Lincoln. A lot of restaurants that have loans will close by defaulting on taxes. Delinquent taxes & tax liens are public record. Most state & larger city/county governments have a searchable list of this information online. Could try looking through there to find auctions or restaurants that may be willing to part with equipment cheap. Also contact the Pepsi/Coke distributor. Sometimes you can get a great deal on used soda equipment through them. Along the same lines, you could call the large food distributors (Sysco/US Foods) in Omaha and see if they know of any restaurants about to close... Pretty amazing what you can get of of sales staff & it's a small community. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment
Eric the Red Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Good for you. When you get started up, feel free to post ads on here for the place. Good Luck! 1 Quote Link to comment
NUance Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Don't think I can help out with the bar accessories. But I might stop in for a beer someday. Someday—I live 400 miles away, and only come through that way occasionally. Good luck with it! 1 Quote Link to comment
Redux Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 Minor setback, but we are still pushing forward. Knew it wasnt going to be easy but should be worth it in the end. Thanks for the support guys. Quote Link to comment
B.B. Hemingway Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Keep your head up Redux. I started my own business a few years back, and there are definitely plenty of setbacks in the beginning, but the reward of being your own boss, and betting on yourself only to succeed are well worth it. Good luck man! 1 Quote Link to comment
ColoradoHusk Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 If you are opening a bar, you will definitely want to read "Raise the Bar" from Jon Taffer. I am sure it's a great read for bar-owners and other business owners. Basically, to be a good owner of a bar: 1. Don't drink on the job 2. Keep the bar clean 3. Make sure your bartenders don't over pour and give out a ton of free drinks. 4. Try to serve decent food, as this will keep people at the bar longer. 1 Quote Link to comment
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