That "Bar Rescue" (Pirate bar) Episode

[madmonk28]

Am I the only one who pictured the beginning of The Meaning of Life when they transitioned from corporate drones to pirates?

[Ranger_Jeff]

@Fear_Itself

Did he really think people want to unwind in a recreated office atmosphere? Even a pirate theme sounds better.

Well, I wouldn’t suggest a pirate themed bar or anything for that matter if your target market was former or current members of the Coast Guard. I’ve been on recoveries of boats that had been visited by “Pirates of the Caribbean”. It’s not pleasant.

[CarnalK]

@lost4life

I guess what I mean is there are bars, and corporate liquor places designed for maximum profitability (I went back and read the links - homogenized and soulless sum it up. It’s also telling that he named his creation Corporate). He seems like he knows what he’s talking about, but reading the article suggests he’s solving problems that don’t really exist. Some of the stuff seems like it comes from someone who knows little about bars (unless they’re trying for some product placement ), like the novelty drinks, pour your own beer, and video jukeboxes.

Bars are different than restaurants in that you can have the absolute exact same product at home or tons of other locations. Atmosphere is king and he seems to lack any creativity in this department.
I still watch the show though, if only to watch his face skin start flapping around when he starts yelling (which he’s starting to do in like the first 5 seconds).

You know it seems like this critique is based solely on this episode. Generally compared to other makeover shows that they do much better job at creating/keeping a character. When you look at something like restaurant impossible where every remake is a predominantly white chique little restaurant with splashing of appropriate color, BR seems pretty good.

I agree with above posters that this episode was probably meant to specifically tweek the current staff and owners.

[CarnalK]

@Fear_Itself

It wasn’t just a name:Did he really think people want to unwind in a recreated office atmosphere? Even a pirate theme sounds better.

Anyone have an idea which bars he did this at before? Because a hyper business atmosphere would actually probably work in some areas. Imho. Not everyone goes to a bar to completely relax. Some are there to impress.

[Typo_Negative]

@tullsterx

• I bet that some of the places are not really struggling. Who wouldn’t want some free renovations and a good bit of exposure.

I think they are probably struggling a bit, but yes. They get a free renovation, new POS systems, new kitchen equipment, sometimes lighting and sound systems… Who wouldn’t want that? Thousands of dollars worth of free stuff! Plus getting your mug on TV!

[tullsterx]

@Typo_Negative

I think they are probably struggling a bit, but yes. They get a free renovation, new POS systems, new kitchen equipment, sometimes lighting and sound systems… Who wouldn’t want that? Thousands of dollars worth of free stuff! Plus getting your mug on TV!

One other things that I’ve read people complain about is that some of the “new” equipment they bring in is actually leased. And the show is definitely not clear about that. But, to me, if you can lease something that can help you make money, then that’s a good thing.

Like you can lease POS systems and some other equipment they typically bring in. Maybe not new walk-in freezers or the like. But, I’m not sure.

[Skywatcher]

According to the link in post #4, the self-serve beer taps featured in this episode were leased for two months. They also could not be used due to being illegal in the bar’s county.

[CarnalK]

@Lute Skywatcher

According to the link in post #4, the self-serve beer taps featured in this episode were leased for two months. They also could not be used due to being illegal in the bar’s county.

Yeah when I saw those I immediately thought no way are those legal in my province. Perzonally I am taking a lot of the stuff from that link with a grain of salt. Little he said-she said and in this case the she likes to pretend to be a pirate.