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Ensure Your Parking Lot Is Safe for Outdoor Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

As a result, the industry is seeing a tenfold increase in outdoor seating compared to this time last year. For operators that don’t already have an existing space designated for outdoor dining, this is a challenge. Most cities have a form on their website for operators to submit a request for an outdoor dining permit.

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

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To date, a thorough look at an ID requires handing over a physical credential – but now, the prospect of mobile driver’s licenses (mDL) opens the potential for accurate contactless ID checks as an important part of the overall move towards safer transactions. Every effort is being made to ensure customers feel safe and protected.

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TV or Not TV, the License Is the Question

Modern Restaurant Management

A common misconception regarding using TVs publicly is business owners assuming the music license that’s needed is included in their agreement with their service provider. Cable agreements do not include licensing for music. When a business uses TVs publicly, the music on them must be licensed by the business itself.

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Pandemic Hangover Coming for Restaurants and Municipalities

Modern Restaurant Management

Due to the social distancing requirements, many cities have allowed outdoor dining on sidewalks and other public spaces. Once the restaurant industry is healthy again, many will want to maintain the outdoor option.

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As Your Restaurant Rolls with the Punches of COVID-19, Keep These Tips in Sight 

Modern Restaurant Management

Adapting Your Footprint for Outdoor Seating. In areas of the country, such as Miami-Dade County, Florida, where our firm is located, restaurants have been able to reopen – if they have outdoor seating that meets social distance requirements. However, this process is rarely cut-and-dry, even under the most normal of circumstances.

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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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A Rare Opportunity

Modern Restaurant Management

Being a fully licensed retailer, distributor and importer allows Benchmark to buy wine from virtually all sources throughout the country. They may expand their outdoor seating and/or their counter service. In what ways is Benchmark helping restaurants and other establishments that are not open now?

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