Pour cost is calculated by simply adding up the cost of the product used and dividing it by the cost of the product sold. For example, if a bar depleted $5,000 of liquor in January and had liquor sales in January of $25,000, their liquor pour cost for January would be 20% ($5,000  $25,000). A pour cost of 20% indicates that every dollar of sales generated, cost the establishment 20 cents.
Definition of Subpoena. A legal document ordering a person to appear in court, or to provide the court with specific documents. A legal document summoning a witness, or ordering the submission of evidence, before a court or other investigative body.
A written order issued by a judicial officer or grand jury requiring an individual to appear in court and to give testimony or to bring material to be used as evidence. Some subpoenas mandate that books, papers, and other items be surrendered to the court.