Learn how to build attractive habits that motivate your taproom staff and boost profitability. Discover key strategies for making tasks easier, more worthwhile, and profitable while improving staff engagement and guest experiences.
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Some aspects of the taproom experience are obvious: great beer, a welcoming vibe, friendly staff, and a clean space. These all matter to your guests. But sometimes, it’s the little things that make a visit even more valuable, both for them and for you. A well-timed recommendation for another pint, a simple mention of beer to go. Small touches can have a big impact. But what else can elevate your taproom experience and turn good visits into great ones?
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According to a February 2025 Craft Beer Professionals poll, 26% of breweries operate their own kitchen. Coming in close behind, 22% rely on food trucks, while another 22% offer guests a menu of basic snacks (i.e. “would you like a bag of chips?”). No matter the approach, one thing is clear—offering food at your brewery takes effort, but it leads to higher tabs, longer visits, and more reasons for guests to return.
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An active mailing list, app, or loyalty program is essential for driving revenue and loyalty. Without them, you're leaving money on the table. Success depends on staff engagement—when your team encourages sign-ups and downloads, it leads to higher tabs, better tips, and repeat visits. Secret Hopper helps measure staff performance to turn first-time visitors into loyal fans.
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Whether you’re a bartender, manager, or owner, the start of the new year is the perfect time to strive for personal and professional growth. Bartenders! Let’s find ways for you to see higher tabs and make more tips. Managers and owners! The industry is going through challenging times, let’s use data and a actionable strategies to make your taproom experience more profitable.
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Guest engagement can make or break the taproom experience, and recent data reveals fascinating trends in how staff interactions vary throughout the week and on weekends. Across all days, engagement peaks during lunchtime, with staff delivering consistently high levels of service to early-day visitors. However, as the day progresses, patterns begin to shift—weekday evenings see engagement drop slightly, while weekends maintain a higher baseline but lean more toward moderate interactions during busy periods. These findings not only highlight when taprooms are excelling but also uncover opportunities to fine-tune strategies, ensuring guests feel valued no matter when they walk through the door.
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Learn how leading breweries are using Secret Hopper taproom data to see greater success.
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The initial greeting and the final goodbye are two of the most impactful moments of any taproom visit. If a guest isn’t acknowledged promptly or made to feel appreciated upon leaving, their likelihood of returning greatly decreases. In a recent study, we analyzed the importance of the greeting. Now, let’s examine the data and strategies for ensuring a successful closing interaction between guests and staff.
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In today’s craft beverage landscape, success isn’t just about expanding your audience; it's also about maximizing the value of your current customers. By encouraging higher tabs, generating bigger tips, and increasing visit frequency, your staff are your greatest assets. They have the ability to elevate a taproom visit from average to exceptional. One of the first steps your staff can take to create a memorable experience is by greeting guests.
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Does the solo guest or larger party spend more money in your taproom? Is your staff offering each group the same level of engagement? How can you use this data to create more memorable and profitable experiences for all?
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