Industry Information about Bars & Pubs & Taverns
In 2001, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, drinking establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale of alcoholic drinks reached close to 50,000. There were also 335.2 million people employed within the industry with a shared $3.5 billion in annual payroll. In 2003, the total number of establishments reached 57,032 establishments. Bars & Pubs & Taverns in Dallas and Jacksonville Bars & Pubs & Taverns led the way in the industry, with States representing the majority of drinking being Wisconsin with 4,317, Texas with 4,034, New York with 3,980, California with 3,979, Pennsylvania with 3,547, Florida with 2,697, and Michigan with 2,318.
Recent Trends in Bars & Pubs & Taverns
Even through the distilled spirits industry has remained lucrative, Federal and state excise taxes play an important role in the industry. According to the Distilled Spirits Council (DSC) of the United States, "distilled spirits are the most heavily taxed consumer products in the United States." But, the Food Institute reported noteworthy gains for drinking places despite the excise tax concerns of 2003. There was actually an increase of 2.9 percent in January of 2003.
Businesses in This Category
This category includes establishments engaged in the retail sale of alcoholic drinks, such as beer, ale, wine, and liquor, for consumption on the premises of Bars & Pubs & Taverns.