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SUCCESSFUL BAR OPERATION >> RESTAURANT GROWTH << Reinhart helps you up your game with every aspect of your bar to draw customers and keep them coming back.

Success Factors: Got your menu/product mix 1 nailed down?

Where are your supplies 2 coming from? They re important to a great guest experience from mixers to glassware to cleaning products.

2 SUCCESSFUL BAR OPERATION >> RESTAURANT GROWTH << Reinhart helps you up your game with every aspect of your bar to draw customers and keep them coming back. Whether you re looking to generate excitement and fun or present a conversationfriendly, relaxing atmosphere, you want to stand out from the competition. Success Factors: Got your menu/product mix 1 nailed down? Take note of beverage trends, from customized and interactive drinks to classic comebacks and non-alcoholic options. Also super-easy snacks & apps! Where are your supplies 2 coming from? They re important to a great guest experience from mixers to glassware to cleaning products. You could be getting these quickly and easily via one reliable source, with excellent pricing: Reinhart. Magna Grande oz. #94954 Menu design? POS data? 3 Social networking? Evolution and revolution drive these critical business tools. Partnering with Reinhart and our vendors makes all the difference in keeping up with technology and implementing successful improvements. 2

cola 1 citrusy drink Cosmopolitan, Mimosa 1 bitter drink Negroni, Boulevardier Fill em up!

3 SUCCESSFUL BAR OPERATION >> RESTAURANT GROWTH << Successful bar menus include these options: 1 low-alcohol style with club soda or sparkling wine 1 strong, spirited drink whiskey & ginger, rum & cola 1 citrusy drink Cosmopolitan, Mimosa 1 bitter drink Negroni, Boulevardier Fill em up! >> Find our beer glass guide online << with something tropical with Crémant red with an NE IPA with cold brew coffee + aged rum 3

SUCCESSFUL BAR OPERATION >> MAKE OCCASIONS HAPPEN << Free pretzels in a bowl for anyone to grab? Good news: Many customers would rather buy snacks for just us.

HAPPIER HOUR Bruschetta with toppings is an easy solution for shareable snacks and small meals.

Intros Andouille Sausage & Cheese Puffs/#J2478 BRUNCH IS BACK! Serving up foods both savory and sweet works for many venues.

4 SUCCESSFUL BAR OPERATION >> MAKE OCCASIONS HAPPEN << Free pretzels in a bowl for anyone to grab? Good news: Many customers would rather buy snacks for just us. Try offering hummus sprinkled with chopped olives, veggies or nuts or charcuterie platters, or mix-and-match options. HAPPIER HOUR Bruschetta with toppings is an easy solution for shareable snacks and small meals. Brickfire Bakery Ciabatta/#17748 Great for faster service and late nights, Intros Appetizers look handcrafted. Intros Andouille Sausage & Cheese Puffs/#J2478 BRUNCH IS BACK! Serving up foods both savory and sweet works for many venues. Your bar offering should fit right into the strategy, with drink styles to complement your brunch menu or buffet. Savory: Update the perennial Bloody Mary with spicier options, fresh veg add-ons, and fun garnishes like tater balls on a skewer. Skewers: #W4238 We ve got it! Sweet: Start a Mimosa Bar with Champagne and an array of Rejuv juices, plus fresh herbs, spices and skewers of fresh fruit. 4

5 SUCCESSFUL BAR OPERATION >> MAKE OCCASIONS HAPPEN << SWEET REWARDS Use the dessert category to cross-sell and upsell on-trend bar drinks to finish a meal, or as an accompaniment for shareable snacks. Cognac Iced Ridgeline Coffee Island Oasis Vanilla Ice Cream Delicious Cognac Café Float CELEBRATE SUMMER Each season brings inspiration for a fresh approach and a chance to attract new customers. So batches of fruit punch are perfect also sangria. 5

.. Beers with lower alcohol content per volume make it easier for patrons to try different options in one session. Advertise a Flight Night!

6 SUCCESSFUL BAR OPERATION >> BEER TRENDS << CRAFT brewers are using all their arts to put exciting flavors into their beer, and customers love to sample. Limited editions add to the appeal. RIGHT BEER/RIGHT GLASS Lager = Sport Mug #98516 or Jar # ,2,3... Beers with lower alcohol content per volume make it easier for patrons to try different options in one session. Advertise a Flight Night! Check out these beer and food >> match-ups << to bring out the flavors in both. Oysters + Stout Spaghetti + Amber Ale Grilled Pork + Lager Seafood Dishes + Pilsner 6

SUCCESSFUL BAR OPERATION >> BEER TRENDS << IPA mega-craft choices like Founders All Day and Samuel Adams Rebel are

One of the newest types is NE, which originated in New England hazy, hoppy and juicy-tasting.

with wild yeast, sour beers are still a niche but growing fast fruity, funky and vinegary rather than hoppy.

7 SUCCESSFUL BAR OPERATION >> BEER TRENDS << IPA mega-craft choices like Founders All Day and Samuel Adams Rebel are leading the pack in the India Pale Ale category. One of the newest types is NE, which originated in New England hazy, hoppy and juicy-tasting. RIGHT BEER/RIGHT GLASS Strong IPAs or Sours = Goblet #B0956 Euro Style = Pilsner #39528 Get a Handle on Sours: Created with wild yeast, sour beers are still a niche but growing fast fruity, funky and vinegary rather than hoppy. Euro Style: Subtle, slightly sweet Kolsch and hoppy, lightly bitter Pilsners are on trend. Sours attract people who don t think of themselves as beer drinkers. We ve got it! Coasters & napkins Bar towels Foam & paper plates Bottle openers 7

SUCCESSFUL BAR OPERATION >> WINE TRENDS << ROSÉ by any other name...would still be ordered frequently including slushy, frozen versions, officially named frosé.

New and noteworthy Crémant. 6 oz. Tall Flute #49380 We ve got it!

at a time margins can be higher. Other wines with appeal? Red: Carmenere and blends White: Albariño/Alvarinho, Sauvignon Blanc RIGHT WINE/RIGHT GLASS 6.5 oz.

8 SUCCESSFUL BAR OPERATION >> WINE TRENDS << ROSÉ by any other name...would still be ordered frequently including slushy, frozen versions, officially named frosé. Price points over $5 are doing well. [Source: Nielsen, 2017] Bubbling UP: Fizzy wines like Champagne and its cousin Prosecco continue to celebrate gains in popularity. New and noteworthy Crémant. 6 oz. Tall Flute #49380 We ve got it! Cheese cubes & slices Specialty cheeses Crackers & baguettes Imported meats Profit By the Glass: Consider expanding the list of wines that customers could buy just a bit at a time margins can be higher. Other wines with appeal? Red: Carmenere and blends White: Albariño/Alvarinho, Sauvignon Blanc RIGHT WINE/RIGHT GLASS 6.5 oz. White Wine # oz. White Wine #D oz. Red Wine # oz. # oz. # oz. #R6636 CHIC CHARCUTERIE Fresh fruit pears, grapes, plums Preserves, chutneys & pickled items Toasted nuts, grainy mustard, a drizzle of flavored oil Seacuterie sardines, salmon paté, smoked fish 8

GLASSES GALORE! 4.5 oz. Rocks #87528 12 oz. Double Rocks #87116 10 oz.

9 SUCCESSFUL BAR OPERATION >> COCKTAIL TRENDS << CLASSIC standards are back...is the Negroni absolutely everywhere? Drinks with a definable point of origin are welcomed, whether sourced around the globe or around the corner; think agave spirits and local, craft whiskies, cognac, brandy and rum. GLASSES GALORE! 4.5 oz. Rocks # oz. Double Rocks # oz. Beverage #93756 The Tropics Are Hot: Customers love to travel with flavors like pineapple, mango, banana, citrus and coconut. Go tiki! High End: Many patrons are ordering pricier spirits over bottom-shelf options. Coffee Wakes Up: How about a housemade Black Russian topped with marshmallow-bits cereal? Or a lush cocktail with Ridgeline Coffee, aged rum, stout, cream and Monin Vanilla Syrup? 9

SUCCESSFUL BAR OPERATION >> COCKTAIL TRENDS << ME-TOO Mocktails: Non-drinkers and

flavor experiments. At brunchtime, kids can join in. We ve got it!

Blueberries, green grapes, plums, apricots, cherries Fresh herbs: Mint, rosemary,

olives and pickles Recipe 45% of chefs put mocktails on their trends list.

10 SUCCESSFUL BAR OPERATION >> COCKTAIL TRENDS << ME-TOO Mocktails: Non-drinkers and even drinkers taking a break appreciate beverages that include them in the fun and flavor experiments. At brunchtime, kids can join in. We ve got it! Pourers & jiggers Muddlers & strainers Fruit juices GREAT GARNISHES New fruits: Blueberries, green grapes, plums, apricots, cherries Fresh herbs: Mint, rosemary, basil, thyme, cilantro Edible veg: Celery, cucumber, baby beets, cherry tomatoes, olives and pickles Recipe 45% of chefs put mocktails on their trends list. [Source: NRA What s Hot 2018] + tequila blanco + celery juice + lime juice + agave + celery stick = Celery Margarita 10

SUCCESSFUL BAR OPERATION >> ALWAYS PREPARED << >> The right type of glassware: from unique items with a special shape and size to those priced for easy replacement.

Ice scoops Trays Glass brushes Floor mats >> Barware & equipment: to help efficiently prepare and attractively present your offerings while meeting your budget.

11 SUCCESSFUL BAR OPERATION >> ALWAYS PREPARED << >> The right type of glassware: from unique items with a special shape and size to those priced for easy replacement. >> Serverware: to meet any need, from elegant platters to value-focused disposables, foam & paper plates, containers and utensils. We ve got it! Ice scoops Trays Glass brushes Floor mats >> Barware & equipment: to help efficiently prepare and attractively present your offerings while meeting your budget. >> Chemicals & supplies: for timely maintenance, effective cleaning and food-safety assurance. Top Items! RFS # Brand Pack Size Description San Jamar/Chef Revival 1/CNT Caddy Condiment Center Dome 4/3 pt. Black W0580 ProPak 4/250 CNT Napkin Paper Beverage 2 Ply 9 x 9" Black ProWare 12/12 CNT Towel Bar Rib Premium 16 x 19" 32 ounce Carlisle 1/CNT Brush Washer Glass 8" Twin with Suction Cup Base Black Cactus Mat 1/CNT Mat VIP Heavy Weight 29 x 39" Black Cactus Mat 1/CNT Mat VIP Heavy Weight 29 x 39" Red ProPower 4/1 GAL Detergent Glass Lo Suds Crystal Clear 11

12 SUCCESSFUL BAR OPERATION >> TECH THAT FITS << Which technology meets your operation s needs? Reinhart has done the hard work for you! We ve identified reliable partners for services that help you connect with guests, enhance their experience and make things convenient for them and for you. >> Leverage POS performance + customer data. To help your business build traffic, evaluate staff and reduce waste: check out Upserve.com. >> Upgrade your menu design + manage food costs. To monitor inventory, establish pricing, and get customized reports: use Reinhart s online TRACS Direct system. (tracsdirect.com) >> Make sure your menu is seen everywhere. To learn how to easily create your menu and share to social platforms from one source: visit our partner at OpenMenu.com. We ve got it! Visit rfsdelivers.com and contact your Reinhart Sales Consultant CHEERS! >> FROM OUR BAR PARTNERS << Please remember to drink responsibly. Reinhart Resources: rfsdelivers.com 6250 North River Road, Suite 9000 Rosemont, IL Reinhart Foodservice L.L.C. Brickfire Bakery, Intros, ProPak, ProPower, ProServe, Rejuv and Ridgeline are registered trademarks licensed by Independent Marketing Alliance. 12

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