Ep 26. Ant's with Wings, Bro!

Bar Rescue is a reality TV show where a bar consultant, Jon Taffer, visits struggling bars across America and gives them a complete makeover to help them become profitable businesses. In the season 4 episode 26, titled "Ant's with Wings, Bro!", Jon visits a bar in Las Vegas called Antone's.

Antone's is a bar that has been open for over 20 years but has recently undergone a change in ownership. The new owner, Gil, has no experience in the bar industry and has been struggling to keep the business afloat. The bar is in disarray, and the bartenders and staff are untrained and inexperienced. The clientele has also changed, with a younger crowd who are coming in for the cheap drinks and not staying for long.

As Jon arrives at the bar, he is immediately struck by the poor state of the establishment. The exterior is dull and uninviting, with no signage to attract customers. The interior is even worse, with outdated decor and a cluttered bar area. The staff is unprofessional, and the bartenders are making drinks with little care or attention to detail.

Jon's first task is to educate the staff on how to make proper drinks and serve customers efficiently. He sets up a training session and teaches the bartenders how to make signature cocktails and serve customers quickly. Jon also helps the staff organize the bar and clean up the cluttered work area.

The next step is to update the decor and make the bar look more inviting to customers. Jon brings in a team of designers who give the bar a complete makeover. They re-paint the walls, install new lighting and fixtures and replace the outdated furniture with modern, comfortable seating.

Jon also changes the name of the bar to "Ant's," removing the "One" from the original name, which he believed was confusing and unmemorable. He creates a new logo and installs new signage outside the bar to attract customers.

To bring in more business, Jon introduces a new menu with a range of bar bites and shared plates. He introduces a new drink menu with a focus on craft cocktails made with fresh, quality ingredients. To make the bar stand out in a crowded market, Jon also introduces a new concept of serving customers drinks in mason jars.

To get the word out about the revamped bar, Jon organizes a launch party with local influencers and celebrities in attendance. The party is a huge success, with guests raving about the new decor, drink menu and favorable service.

In the end, Jon's efforts pay off as the bar sees a significant increase in business and profitability. The new menu and concept have attracted a new, more upscale clientele, while the staff's professionalism and new skills have helped to retain old customers. The new name and logo have also made Ant's more memorable, which has helped in attracting more new customers.

Overall, "Ant's with Wings, Bro!" is a classic episode of Bar Rescue, where Jon Taffer takes a struggling bar and gives it a complete makeover. Through his expertise, Jon helps the bar owner turn a failing business into a thriving one, proving that with the right strategy and execution, any bar can become successful.