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In the Spotlight: Portable LED Bars

LED lights and LED portable bars have been growing in popularity in recent years. Wondering why? Here are 5 great reasons. Energy-efficient: LED bulbs use at least 80% less energy than incandescent or halogen bulbs Long-lasting: LED bulbs boast an average lifespan of 50,000 hours vs. incandescent (1,000), CFL (8,000) Cost-effective: Consuming less energy and […]

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3 C’s of Summer: Cocktails, Creativity & Curbside Appeal

The climate is changing… and we don’t just mean the weather. As COVID cases decline and more people get vaccinated, states are lifting dining and bar restrictions. Yet while more customers may head out for drinks or a meal, they’re still cautious after over a year of COVID anxiety. They’re also more comfortable and used […]

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Cashless Bar Tech: COVID and Beyond

In recent years, even before COVID-19, bars, restaurants, business—and customers—have been trending towards fully cashless transactions. Between 2011 and mid-2016, a Gallup survey found that 12% of Americans reported they didn’t use cash at all. More customers are also using credit and debit cards for small purchases like lattes or cocktails. According to an analysis […]

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Covid-19 Relief for Restaurants

Restaurant Business’ Director of Digital Content, Peter Romeo, put together a deep dive into the proposed Covid-19 stimulus package for restaurant operators and employees. The historic $2 trillion aid bill is important for staving off the potentially devastating economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. From special concessions for tipped employees to $500 billion in aid […]

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Add More Bar Space without the Licensing Hassles

  Warmer weather is right around the corner and that means patrons will soon be looking for establishments with outdoor areas to enjoy their food and beverages. Every restaurant, bar, pub and nightclub knows that taking full advantage of your patio area is easier said than done. In order to expand your bar, you have to provide a […]

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Trade Show Booth Ideas to Boost Sales

Trade show booth displays are a tricky business. First, they require great products. Second, they need to be manned by people who excel in customer service. Last, but certainly not least, they must be merchandised well. Here are four ways to hack your trade show booth to captivate buyers and generate more sales. 1. User-generated […]

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2018 Bar Trends are Already Emerging | The Portable Bar Company

Now that 2017 is in the rearview and we are almost a month into 2018 new trends in the bar industry are already starting to emerge. It’s important to stay ahead of these fads in order to attract new customers to your bar or restaurant. Those of us in the bar and restaurant industry know this […]

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How to Create a Rustic-Distressed Look for Your Restaurant

Portable rustic bars are a wonderful trend that has found its way into a variety of settings, including many trendy restaurants & wineries. If you want to give your business an edge with this look but are afraid to do something too risky, then let us reassure you. Quality-made Rustic Portable Bars can incorporate the distressed, […]

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What is a Portable NSF Flash Bar?

First, let’s start off by explaining what NSF is… What is NSF? Founded in 1944 as the National Sanitation Foundation, NSF International adopted its current name in 1990 to reflect a global approach to public health and safety that extends far beyond sanitation. Over the past few decades, they have become a leading health and […]

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Flash Bar Case & Road Case Comparison

Lately, we’ve had quite a few customers contact us asking what the differences are between the Flash Bar Case and the Road Case so we decided to create this blog post to provide a detailed description of each case and the differences between them. Both the Flash Bar Case and the Road Case are designed […]

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2017 Portable Bar Buying Guide

When deciding what type of portable bar to meet the needs of your business, there are a few things you must take into consideration, such as the look and portability, construction and material quality, the functionality of the portable bar and maintenance. Last but not least, there are the bells and whistles, optional add-ons such […]

How To Setup a Jockey Box & Tap a Keg

 On the back of the housing, fasten 5/16″ drain hose to drain faucet using a flat-head screwdriver and stainless steel hose clamp.  On the back of the housing, fasten 5/16″ vinyl beer line to the 5/16″ stainless steel tailpiece. Do not overtighten.  Fasten 5/16″ jumper line with hardware to the threaded bottom of the coupler. […]