Bar Partners
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersAustin, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Bar Partners firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bar Partners
- Legal name
- Bar Partners
- Website
- https://barpartners.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Bar Partners industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Amusement and Vending Equipment Services
- NAICS
- Amusement Arcades (71312), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries (713)
- SIC
- Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages) (MPAGALAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Neighborhood Bars & Taverns (CRANACAA), Gaming Café/Bar Hybrid Venues (Food & Beverage + Competitive Play) (MPAFALAD), Karaoke Bars & Entertainment Bars (THAFAEAH)
Keywords
Where Bar Partners is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Austin
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
Bar Partners business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Profit Sharing from Games and Entertainment: Bar Partners installs and operates arcade games, pool tables, and other entertainment equipment at venues at no cost. Revenue is generated through profit-sharing arrangements where the company splits earnings with venue partners based on equipment usage and revenue generated.
- Photo Booth Revenue Share: The company operates nearly 500 photo booths across North America, generating revenue through a profit-sharing model with venue partners. Photo booths also serve as marketing tools with social sharing and branding capabilities.
- ATM Surcharge Revenue: Bar Partners installs ATMs in partner venues at no cost. Customers pay a $4 surcharge per transaction, which is split between Bar Partners and the venue. The company handles installation, cash loading, service, and maintenance.
- Jukebox Revenue Sharing: Partnership with AMI and TouchTunes to provide jukeboxes under a profit-sharing model. Venues receive revenue share from jukebox play, with additional features like mobile app control, custom branding, and music video capabilities.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | ATM Surcharge Split |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Entertainment Equipment Profit Share |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Bar Partners product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Bar Partners installs, operates, and services amusement and vending equipment—including arcade games, pool tables, photo booths, jukeboxes, ATMs, and massage chairs—at bars, nightclubs, movie theaters, sporting arenas, and family entertainment centers at no upfront cost. Revenue is generated through profit-sharing arrangements with each venue partner, with customized plans tailored to the location.
Product overview
Bar Partners is a route operator providing entertainment equipment and ATMs to bars, nightclubs, movie theaters, sporting arenas, and family entertainment centers across North America. The company operates under a profit-sharing model where they provide equipment (arcade games, pool tables, photo booths, jukeboxes, ATMs, massage chairs) at no upfront cost and share profits with venue partners. Core products include various arcade games (Boxers, Hoops, Shooters, Claw Machines, Drivers, Arcade Games, Pinball), AMI and TouchTunes jukeboxes with mobile app integration, photo booths with social media sharing and custom branding options (including AI-powered design tool), ATMs with surcharge profit sharing, pool tables, and massage chairs. The company positions itself as the fastest-growing amusement equipment operator in North America, treating each location as a true business partner.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Arcade Games High-quality, revenue-generating arcade machines including Boxers, Hoops, Shooters, Claw Machines, Drivers, Arcade Classics, Pinball, and Interactive Games, provided under a profit-sharing model at no upfront cost to venue partners such as bars, nightclubs, and family entertainment centers.
- Pool Tables Pool tables provided and maintained by Bar Partners at no cost to venue partners under a profit-sharing arrangement.
- Massage Chairs Massage chairs provided and maintained by Bar Partners at no cost to venue partners under a profit-sharing arrangement.
- Photo Booths Premium photo booth equipment printing high-resolution photo strips with social media sharing capabilities (Instagram, Facebook, X, and email). Bar Partners operates nearly 500 photo booths across North America and prints over one million photo strips annually under a profit-sharing model with venue partners.
- Custom Photo Booths Fully customizable photo booth wraps featuring venue logos, colors, and branding, designed to integrate seamlessly with the venue's aesthetic. Includes an AI-powered design tool that generates preview wrap designs from uploaded logos, with final designs refined by the Bar Partners team.
- AMI Jukeboxes AMI jukeboxes including the AMI Atom, featuring large music libraries, mobile app control via the AMI Music app, music video playback, interactive AMI Tap TV trivia, and custom branding options, offered under Bar Partners' profit-sharing model to bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
- TouchTunes Virtuo Jukebox TouchTunes Virtuo jukebox featuring dynamic LED light shows, graphic visualizers, mobile app convenience via the TouchTunes app, and customizable branding, offered to bars and restaurants under Bar Partners' profit-sharing model.
- ATMs Automated teller machines installed by Bar Partners at no cost to venue partners. Bar Partners handles installation, cash loading, service, and maintenance, and splits the per-transaction surcharge profit (approximately $4 per transaction) with the venue.
- Profit Sharing Program Bar Partners' core business model in which the company provides equipment (games, photo booths, jukeboxes, ATMs, massage chairs) at no upfront cost and shares transaction profits with venue partners. Plans are customized to each venue's needs and designed to maximize venue earnings.
Quantifiable outcome
- Venue revenue increased 100% after partnering with Bar Partners (per Evening Entertainment Group testimonial)
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Bar Partners
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Bar Partners technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
AI capability2 records
Feature3 records
Bar Partners partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- VerizoncoreStrategic partnership with Verizon to improve connectivity for arcade and photo booth machines used in entertainment venues across North America. The initiative addresses industry connectivity issues, ensuring reliable performance and enabling a profit-sharing model for venues. Successful customer outcomes are driving the company's growth nationwide.
- AMI (American Gaming and Entertainment)corePartnership to provide AMI jukeboxes including the AMI Atom model. Jukeboxes feature music video playback, mobile app integration via AMI Music app, and interactive Tap TV trivia platform. Equipment is provided under Bar Partners' profit-sharing model.
- TouchTunescorePartnership to provide TouchTunes Virtuo jukeboxes featuring dynamic LED light shows, graphic visualizers, mobile app integration, and customizable branding. Equipment is provided under Bar Partners' profit-sharing model for bars and restaurants.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Bar Partners competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Bar Partners social profiles
Digital presenceBar Partners financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Bar Partners leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Bar Partners funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors2 records
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Bar Partners M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Bar Partners
What does Bar Partners do?
Bar Partners installs, operates, and services amusement and vending equipment—including arcade games, pool tables, photo booths, jukeboxes, ATMs, and massage chairs—at bars, nightclubs, movie theaters, sporting arenas, and family entertainment centers at no upfront cost. Revenue is generated through profit-sharing arrangements with each venue partner, with customized plans tailored to the location.
Is Bar Partners a public or private company?
Bar Partners is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Bar Partners founded?
Bar Partners was founded in 2014. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Bar Partners based?
Bar Partners is headquartered in Austin, United States, in the North America region.
How does Bar Partners make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Profit Sharing from Games and Entertainment is the primary driver. The others are photo Booth Revenue Share, ATM Surcharge Revenue and jukebox Revenue Sharing.
Does Bar Partners have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bar Partners.
What industry is Bar Partners in?
Bar Partners's product category is Amusement and Vending Equipment Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAGALAF, Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages), with a secondary code of CRANACAA, Neighborhood Bars & Taverns. Its NAICS code is 71312 and its SIC code is 7990.