Case studies · Oct 13, 2026
Bar: analysing drinks by sales and cost
A drink’s popularity and its real margin — separately
Profile: A 60-seat city bar, busiest on Friday and Saturday nights.
Before AliPos
The bar manager saw sales volume by category, but cocktail costs were rarely reviewed. Rising ingredient prices and generous pours eroded margin even when a drink stayed popular.
What was done in AliPos
Drinks have recipes and purchase prices, and the bar manager regularly compares sales volume with calculated cost. Write-offs, cancellations and receipt corrections are checked separately.
Results
| Metric | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Items with an up-to-date recipe | 50% | 92% |
| Preparing the drinks report | 3 hours | 1 hour |
| Checking variances in selected ingredients | monthly | weekly |
Client’s words
«We now look not only at the best sellers, but at how up to date the cost of every drink is.»
The venue’s name is not disclosed at the client’s request.
