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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

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Obtain Permits and Licenses. Sourcing Equipment. 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.

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Delivering a Solution for Underutilized Kitchens

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. “We create an opportunity and a solution for third-party restaurants and hospitality partners to use their existing, underutilized kitchens and labor to generate new revenues by licensing and executing our virtual concepts,” explained founder and CEO Bill Stavrou.

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Restaurants Count on Cloud for Improved Operations and Customer Experience

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Gain informative data-based insights – By accessing a single source of data from anywhere and any device, restaurants gain invaluable insights about their customers, employees, inventory – you name it – particularly when artificial intelligence (AI) is layered in.

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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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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. There is little doubt that revenue officials in some cities will seek to tax or charge license fees for that outdoor space. Strategies to Minimize the Impact.

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Owning a Bar: Everything You Need to Know

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Sourcing the Right Equipment Your budget, target market, and concept will dictate your equipment needs. Sorting Out Paperwork and Licensing Below is a breakdown of the licenses and documentation you'll need: Business license : The cost of registering your business will vary by state and includes a registration and filing fee.

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Marketplace Collection Laws Present Unique Challenges for the Restaurant Industry

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Some states, such as Maine, Massachusetts, and Nebraska, may relieve a marketplace facilitator of sales tax responsibilities if the restaurant (the marketplace seller) provides the marketplace (an online food delivery service) proof of their in-state sales tax registration permit or license.