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Bar trends 2026
Run a profitable bar in 2026
In 2026, running a profitable bar will no longer be just about serving drinks: it will be about offering a unique experience. Customers are looking for memorable moments, a relationship of trust and a range of products tailored to their desires. To help you make your bar profitable in 2026, Trivec offers you a comprehensive guide tailored to your professional needs.
Bar managers: this white paper is your toolkit for turning every service into a success with your customers and boosting your turnover in the long term!
Hybrid bars: a new business model
To attract a new type of clientele and broaden their audience, more and more bars are choosing to diversify their activities and adopt a hybrid model. Privatisation, catering services, discovery workshops, local creators, themed evenings… there are a multitude of options available to you! Our advice: choose a diversification activity that fits with your bar’s DNA so you don’t lose your regulars.
Bespoke experiences to retain customers
If you are struggling to retain your customers, customer data is THE ideal solution. It allows you to understand their habits and tailor your offering to their preferences. This enables you to make strategic decisions based on reliable information.
Customer data is particularly useful for your loyalty software or programme. Not using it yet? It is the ultimate step towards achieving your customer retention goals.
The rise of premium alcohol-free and natural drinks
Already popular for several years, non-alcoholic and natural drinks are still going strong! No-Low, Mocktail, fermented, Low ABV… all these drinks respond to a demand for a return to basics driven by the new generation of customers.
Bonus: offering natural drinks can also have financial benefits! You can make your own syrups or kombuchas, a homemade and inexpensive preparation that will add even more flavour to your cocktails.
Implementing a scalable pricing strategy
Faced with rising prices, customers are becoming increasingly sensitive to the cost of drinks. To overcome this problem, many bar managers are now creating different price ranges on their menus. Some even decide to vary their prices according to how busy they are: cheaper during quiet periods to attract more people, and more expensive during peak times. You can also offer limited-time deals, particularly by using culinary trends seen on social media, to attract new customers who are less price-sensitive.
The mobile POS era
Have you heard of mobile POS system? No? Yet they are a major emerging trend not to be missed in 2026. There are many advantages:
- No unnecessary trips back and forth to the central POS system
- No need to move between customers in a crowded space
- Easy opening of points of sale anywhere
- Instant transmission of orders to the kitchen
- Immediate recording of payments
- Creation of temporary bars
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Using data to stay one step ahead
Every decision can have a major impact on your business. To ensure you make relevant and strategic choices, it is essential to base them on reliable data. To do this, having a POS system connected to integrations is essential! This allows you to track your sales in real time and adapt your strategy according to the results.
Having this data also allows you to tailor your offering to your customers’ consumption habits, or even identify where you can reduce costs to optimise your profitability.
Automation: a revolution for bars
To improve customer experience, it is essential to guarantee smooth and fast service. To achieve this goal, our experts are adamant: nothing beats bar automation. Fill several glasses at the same time without spilling a single drop, and increase your team’s speed.
Not to mention that some bar automation solutions can help you stand out from the competition thanks to their fun factor. The self-service beer wall is a must-have for many bars: customers step into the barman’s shoes and serve themselves.
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