Getting Ready For 2025: Redbar’s Transformation

Christmas is here, and while it’s a time to celebrate, it’s also the perfect moment to reflect on your business’s performance as we stand one week away from 2025. For restaurant and bar owners, the end of the year is a natural checkpoint to assess the past 12 months and consider what changes can boost success in the coming year.

Redbar, one of Miami’s busiest bars, went through this same process not long ago. And by taking some critical steps, they turned around their operations and set themselves up for growth.

The Challenge Redbar Faced

Redbar, like many in the hospitality industry, was dealing with operational inefficiencies, particularly with tracking sales, managing inventory, and ensuring staff accountability. Their high turnover and fast-paced environment made it difficult to keep track of inventory accurately.?

Drinks were being served, but not all were being rung up at the point of sale (POS). This led to thousands in lost revenue, not because of theft, but due to the simple human error that happens when teams are juggling multiple tasks.

Sound familiar?

The Solution: Implementing Glimpse Technology

Redbar partnered with us at Glimpse to bring in a solution that helped them manage their inventory discrepancies and improve staff performance in real-time.?

Our system scanned footage of the bar and compared it with the POS data to pinpoint when and where the gaps were happening. This tech-driven approach didn’t just highlight what was missing, it empowered Redbar’s management to step in and make necessary adjustments on the spot.

By using Glimpse, Redbar was able to reduce their inventory losses by 15% within months. They didn’t just save money; they created a culture of accountability among their staff, and management could focus on bigger-picture strategies for growing the business, instead of spending hours manually tracking inventory.

They boosted their revenue by approximately $22,000, improved service speed by 9%, and cut their inventory review time in half. These efficiency gains not only saved time but also significantly enhanced profitability.

Why Does This Matters to You in 2025?

With 2025 around the corner, it’s time to ask yourself: What was your biggest operational hurdle in 2024? Was it tracking inventory? Was it keeping up with sales and ensuring you’re not losing money on untracked items?

If you’re like Redbar, chances are there are inefficiencies that could be costing you thousands without you even realizing it. A strong close to the year gives you the momentum to rethink your approach. By embracing solutions like Redbar did, you can set yourself up for success, creating more profit while focusing on enhancing customer experiences.

How to Start Making Changes Now?

The first step in transforming your operations for the new year is recognizing where things went wrong this year. Are your inventory losses adding up? Is your staff performing at their best? The solutions are out there, and you don’t have to face these challenges alone.

Glimpse helped Redbar turn their struggles into strengths, and the same can happen for you.