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Liquor Licensing 101 for Restaurants in Recovery

Modern Restaurant Management

A major pain point for our clients has been navigating regulatory compliance issues such as corporate officer updates, alcohol license and permit renewals, and training team members in proper alcohol service protocol. The first step is to verify your liquor license and operating permits are renewed and active. Know Your Protocol.

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Restaurants Can Use Music to Elevate the Guest Experience on Mother’s Day 

Modern Restaurant Management

Start by defining the demographic your restaurant typically appeals to, consider their ages, lifestyles, motivations and what influences their dining expectations. Almost half of business leaders admit they don’t fully understand the implications of music licensing.

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Music Can Give the Restaurant Industry a Competitive Edge

Modern Restaurant Management

Set the Tone for Customer Dining Experience Music sets the tone and creates a mood that adds to the experience, which can have a significant influence on guests. The strategic selection of music can help communicate and strengthen a brand’s identity, influence customer behavior and increase sales. Consumers in the U.S.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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. – Amy Chen, COO, UPSIDE Foods License Plate Recognition (LPR) is already playing a vital role in business security infrastructure. Currently, License Plate Recognition is used to improve safety at drive-thrus by monitoring license plates and reporting incident disputes in case of investigations.

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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

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Obtain Permits and Licenses. Once you've validated your idea, you can dive into the nitty-gritty: Obtain Permits and Licenses. In the process of opening your coffee shop, it's important to mitigate the potential risks affiliated with permits and licenses. Business License. Liquor License. Table of Contents.

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How AI Is Enabling Restaurant Labor Compliance

Modern Restaurant Management

In addition to more wide-ranging compliance requirements like general health & safety guidelines and local labor laws, there are food and beverage-specific safety regulations , requirements for specialty licenses (such as those to serve alcohol), and unique stipulations on labor compliance, many related to the employment of minors.

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Disgraced Chef Mario Batali Teases a Comeback on Instagram

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In applying for a liquor license for the bakery, owners Jason Gollan and Linda Gollan said that they “plan[ned] to leverage our partnership with celebrity chef Mario Batali” with a series of events to raise money for hunger relief charities, which don’t appear to have happened yet.