Bartending School with a Training Bar

Students paying for a course, plus groups and companies booking private mixology classes.

Course fees per student, with extra income from private and group classes, advanced workshops and branded kits. Weekday and evening classes make the most of the space.

• Bartending and cocktail knowledge
• Teaching and coaching
• Managing a small business
• Marketing and enrollment

• State approval or licensing for private career schools may apply, and can take time and fees
• Check local rules on alcohol on the premises, including whether you can serve or only use non-alcoholic ingredients
• General liability insurance, and workers' compensation once you hire instructors
• A lease is a long commitment, so test demand with a pilot cohort first
• Avoid promising jobs or income, and check state rules on refunds and advertising

Startup costs are typically around $10,000 to $50,000, depending on the space, practice bars, glassware and tools you need. A lease is a long commitment, so testing demand with a pilot cohort first is worth considering.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on course prices, enrollment and private group bookings. These are estimates only, and you should avoid promising students jobs or income.

Check whether your state requires approval or licensing for private career schools, which can take time and fees. Also check local rules on alcohol on the premises, insurance including workers' compensation once you hire, and state refund and advertising rules.