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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. ID, Please?

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A CPA’s Insight on Top Issues Restaurant Owners Face

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Keeping up with the latest technology for point-of-sale systems, online ordering, and other business operations is essential in not only staying ahead of the competition, but also to ensure your employees have efficient and accessible resources to be successful. Your own personnel shouldn’t be your only focus, however.

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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

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Obtain Permits and Licenses. We're all here for it! Coffee shops can be so much more than a place to grab a cup of joe and a croissant. They are places where friends and family gather, where ideas are formed and spread, and where important work gets done. For your coffee shop to reach that status, it has to be done right. Table of Contents.

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How Restaurants Can Prepare for a Safe New Year’s Eve

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Laws regarding the sale and consumption of alcohol are not established by the federal government. Failure to manage the commercial sale of alcohol could threaten the success of a business due to increased liability exposure, both criminal and civil. 31 and beyond. Don’t Be Afraid to Refuse Service.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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We've reached a point where we're recognizing the value and limits of these technologies. And while automation and robotics can help streamline some elements of operations, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a newfound appreciation for human connection and dining experiences.

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Owning a Bar: Everything You Need to Know

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An alternative is to buy an existing bar that is up for sale. Opening and owning a bar is one of those unique life experiences; you have no idea what it will be like until you actually go for it. And while it can be enjoyable, rewarding, and, yes—even profitable, it also requires long hours and hard work. How Do I Run a Profitable Bar?

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Pandemic Hangover Coming for Restaurants and Municipalities

Modern Restaurant Management

Real estate, income and sales taxes are often the first local taxes that come to mind. Philadelphia is a case in point. For example, the Liquor-by-the-Drink Tax is applied to the sale price of alcoholic beverages purchased at restaurants, bars, clubs and hotels was first imposed back in 1994 to help fund Philadelphia schools.

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