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What Does 86 Mean? Definition, History and More

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The term has somewhat murky origins but has always been tied to the restaurant, bar, and hospitality industry. The term 86 is used throughout many different industries, but is mostly associated with the restaurant, bar, and hospitality industry. Other possible origins of where the term 86 comes from is also tied to bars and alcohol.

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Keeping a Safe Bar Environment on Busy Holidays

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Society Insurance, which provides coverage to the hospitality industry, has put together four tips on how restaurants and bars can help create a safer environment on St. This can dramatically impact the bottom line for bar owners, which is why conflict resolution training is critical for bar owners and staff.

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How Bars and Restaurants Can Prepare for a Safe Football Season

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Ahead of this year’s football season, the team at Society Insurance has put together the top four tips on how a restaurant and/or bar can protect themselves, their patrons and their employees as well as create a safer environment for football season and beyond. Understand Your State’s Dram Laws.

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For Restaurants in 2025, Change Is the Only Constant

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Its definitely been nice to see that dream become a reality. Kylie North, co-owner of Water Bear Bar in Boise, Idaho, says she and wife Laura Keeler operated with the motto live tiny, die never, inspired by the micro-animals their bar is named for. What I originally envisioned is the restaurant that exists now, says Stieber.

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Hot Dog Tower and Yap?

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At Trinas Starlite Lounge, the hot dog tower comes with five hot dogs, fries, and sauce | Trinas Starlite Lounge In this economy, the pricey seafood tower has given way to way to the hot dog tower For Trinas Starlite Lounge , the longstanding bar in Somerville, Massachusetts, 2024 was financially pretty rough. And then the election happened.

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Florida High Court Gave Bars a Big Win, But There Are Additional Ways to Reduce Liability Risk  

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Owners of bars, taverns, restaurants and other establishments serving alcohol kept a close eye on a case before the Supreme Court of Florida this year. million jury verdict against a bar awarded to a young woman catastrophically injured when she was hit by a pickup truck driven by an underage 20-year-old who had been drinking at the bar.

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‘Coming to Your Restaurant Should be in Everyone’s Feed.’

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T’s Brunch Bar’s four locations in Metro Atlanta feature dishes with a southern twist and charm, but owner Teneshia Murray had to learn a few lessons before finding the right blend for the elevated brunch concept. Location definitely matters. It’s important to pay attention to what customers want.