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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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However, one way to boost your restaurant's chances of success is by using a beer and wine license to offer creative cocktails—without the high cost and red tape of a full liquor license. The Hidden Costs of a Full Liquor License and a Cost-Effective Solution Across the U.S.,

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What Restaurant Operators Need to Know About Music Licensing

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Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) such as ASCAP and BMI represent songwriters and publishers and grant licenses to play copyrighted music. What should restaurant operators know about music licensing? Truth be told, music licensing can be complicated. What are common misconceptions about music licensing and the costs?

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. Just as the transition to renewables and electric vehicles has thrived on collaborative efforts, we foresee more collaboration for the cultivated meat industry in 2024.

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Five Top Payment Trends that Must Be on Your Radar

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Key advancements in smart mobility payments during 2025 will include integrating payment functionality directly into travel cards and mobile wallets, mobile in-app payments, and fully automated options like license plate recognition for tolls or parking.

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Bridging the Gap: Integrating Legal and Insurance Considerations into Restaurant Cybersecurity Response

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More recently, Panda Restaurant Group disclosed a March 2024 data breach that compromised driver's license numbers and other personal information of nearly 240,000 current and former employees.

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Boosting Profits One Sip at a Time: The Power of Specialty Beverages

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The data paints a juicy picture: 80 percent of respondents in our Q1 2024 survey of 600+ people reported ordering specialty drinks multiple times a week despite reporting a decline in their overall restaurant visits. For restaurants with liquor licenses, catering to millennials is key.

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AI’s Impact on Drive-Thru Experiences

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reading the license plates of cars or identifying the age profile of the occupants inside the car.) As showcased above, survey respondents were also asked about their perceptions of brands using AI-enabled video technology to identify repeat customers and enhance the ordering experience (i.e.