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Going Mobile with Contactless ID for the Post-COVID Restaurant Experience

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Restaurants that have reopened have had to navigate this socially distanced new world, juggling employee and customer safety, adhering to shifting government regulations, and maintaining the public’s confidence. state to announce plans to make mobile driver’s licenses publicly available in 2021. Florida is the first U.S.

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Opening a Ghost Kitchen? Know the Laws That Will Impact Your Business

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Many areas across the country are in the midst of a “second lockdown,” as state and local governments are again restricting businesses with indoor dining to help curb COVID-19’s spread. That said, LLCs offer somewhat limited flexibility as independent legal entities and have few statutory requirements governing them.

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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 Buy a Restaurant: An Ultimate Guide

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Tack on obtaining permits and licenses, and you could be in for a pretty big check. Things to consider are: Local Sentiment Finances Equipment Taxes or Violations Licenses and Permits What is the local sentiment towards the restaurant? Is the liquor license included in the sale? Table of Contents. How to Buy a Restaurant.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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In the context of 2024, we anticipate the cultivated meat industry expanding its horizons by forging more meaningful partnerships with a diverse array of stakeholders, such as governments, large industrial and agricultural players, NGOs, academia, and investors.

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Tough Talk: What Restaurants Need to Know and How General Counsel Can Help

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Labor and employment claims will continue to be one of the top legal issues facing restaurants as they navigate the government health and safety regulations. Restaurants typically have one asset that maintains value, its liquor license. However, that did not relieve the restaurant of its obligations to follow labor laws.

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Pandemic Hangover Coming for Restaurants and Municipalities

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If they survive, restaurants and their suppliers stand to face local governments starved for new sources of tax revenue. However, most local governments have broad authority to tax a variety of goods and services which directly impact restaurateurs and their providers. Strategies to Minimize the Impact.

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