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How a Creative Cocktail Program with a Beer and Wine License Can Help Your New Restaurant Succeed

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A beer and wine license allows restaurants to craft a unique cocktail menu featuring wine-based liquors without the need for liquor insurance or the extensive paperwork associated with a full liquor license. A well-crafted menu and unique ambiance can encourage customer loyalty.

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MRM Research Roundup: Experimentation, Valentine’s Vibe Shift, and Wine Cork Market

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The research found that businesses worldwide – particularly restaurants – intend to experiment more in 2025, especially with customer retention programs like loyalty, as they face the triple challenge of sustained high inflation, shrinking consumer wallets and the need to raise prices across the board.

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For Restaurant Owners, Cybersecurity is a People Problem 

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A year later, hackers were able to breach Dunkin Donuts online loyalty rewards program, stealing and subsequently selling thousands of user accounts on the dark web. That’s why it is so important for them to seek out comprehensive cybersecurity insurance solutions — created specifically to protect their business.

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Reskilling, Retention and Robotics: Creative Solutions to the Restaurant Labor Shortage

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This can ultimately lead to lower customer satisfaction and loyalty. Investing in comprehensive training programs is key to meeting these skill requirements. Retention Revolution To retain staff, restaurants go beyond salary by offering benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and performance bonuses.

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Building a New Customer Base for Your Restaurant

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Quality food and top tier service with the incentivization of loyalty programs and a good location should be enough to get a good share of local customers. Society Insurance has compiled three tips to help find new customers for your restaurant and bar. But what happens when you hit your local ceiling?

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How To Cut Restaurant Operating Costs Without Compromising Quality

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Examples include: Rent or mortgage payments Insurance premiums Loan payments Salaried employees (like general manager or executive chef) Because theyre consistent, fixed costs are easier to budget for, but that also means theyre harder to reduce without significant structural changes.

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How to Fight Inflation

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Rent, food, labor, utilities, and insurance are prime examples. Renegotiate with your technology providers : Some of the larger restaurant software corporations may be popular, however, they could be charging you per reservation or promote their loyalty program to your very own customers, costing you money in the long run.