Explain basic management practices applicable to selecting, purchasing, receiving, storing, and ...

In control states, the state is the only supplier of liquor. In license states, the state grants licenses to wholesalers, distributors, or manufacturers to sell alcohol.

Many types of beers and liquors are available, and managers must determine those that are most popular. Product costs and selling price potentials are additional concerns.

Storage concerns relate to maintaining quality and reducing theft. Physical inventories on at least a monthly basis are necessary to determine the quantity and cost of products in inventory. Beverage issues should be on a full-bottlefor- empty-bottle basis to reestablish the behind-bar par level.