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How Insurance Needs Differ for Traditional Restaurants v. Mobile Food Businesses 

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And when it comes to a traditional sit-down restaurant versus a mobile food business, such as a food truck, catering business, or food cart, the insurance needs of both are vastly different and unique. Tools and equipment protection. Equipment Coverage (also known as Inland Marine). Catering Business Insurance Needs.

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Five Top Payment Trends that Must Be on Your Radar

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Key advancements in smart mobility payments during 2025 will include integrating payment functionality directly into travel cards and mobile wallets, mobile in-app payments, and fully automated options like license plate recognition for tolls or parking.

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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

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Obtain Permits and Licenses. Sourcing Equipment. This knowledge will help you answer these questions and more– helping you differentiate yourself from the competition and best cater your coffee shop to the community's needs. This includes but is not limited to your equipment, permits, menu, and marketing. Obtain Funding.

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A Comprehensive Guide To Restaurant Profit Margins For All Restaurant Types

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Make it part of the protocol to unplug equipment when not in use and fix any leaks promptly. Create a maintenance schedule for each piece of equipment to keep everything in top condition. Since caterers don’t need a full-service restaurant space, they typically save a lot on overhead costs.

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How to Open a Bar: Comprehensive Guide on Starting a Bar

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However, note that bar profit margins vary due to various factors like tax rates, licensing laws, customer demographics, and the cost of living in your area. Obtain permits and licenses Remember: selling alcohol is a heavily regulated business. Before you start a bar, you must secure a license from the Alcohol and Tobacco Trade Bureau.

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The Fight for L.A.’s Street Food Vendors

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They say it’s very difficult, because you need permission, kitchen licenses, and all these permits,” he says in Spanish. After street food carts were legalized in Chicago in 2015, advocates had to fight to lower steep licensing fines , and vendors in the city still aren’t allowed to prepare food on their carts or at home.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Opportunity is Barking and the Spirit of BBQ

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” The company already signed nine franchise licenses with three new franchisees. This year alone, PJ’s Coffee has signed on 31 new franchisees, representing a total of 52 units – including the nine Florida licenses. Our goal is to bring the coffee to them, so they can make every weekend feel like a vacation.”