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Control your beverage margins with guides on calculating, tracking, and reducing pour cost across every product.

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Pour Cost

5 Reasons Your Pour Cost Is High (and How to Fix Each)

Your pour cost is over 24 percent and you want to know why. Here are the 5 most common causes, the math behind each, and how to fix them this week.

The PourIQ Team 10 min read
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Pour Cost

What is a Good Pour Cost Percentage for Bars? (By Category)

A good pour cost percentage is 18 to 24 percent overall, with 20 percent as the target. The real answer depends on your bar style. Full breakdown inside.

The PourIQ Team 8 min read
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Pour Cost

How to Calculate Pour Cost: The Formula Bar Managers Use

How to calculate pour cost in under a minute. The formula, worked examples, category benchmarks, and five fixes to shrink your number without raising prices.

The PourIQ Team 9 min read
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