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What Restaurant Operators Need to Know About Music Licensing

Modern Restaurant Management

It's important for operators to ensure they are abiding by the law and compensating the creators and rights holders. 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?

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How AI Is Enabling Restaurant Labor Compliance

Modern Restaurant Management

When we talk about the “restaurant of the future,” labor compliance isn’t exactly the flashiest or most exciting topic to include—certainly not when juxtaposed with salad-making robots and personalized digital menus. Restaurants face a multifaceted compliance situation.

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Understanding Legality of Non-Alcoholic and Cannabis-Infused Beverage Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

What do restaurants need to understand and meet the needs of these potential guests? To learn more, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Greenspoon Marder. Irina Dashevsky is a partner and co-chair of the Cannabis Law practice group at Greenspoon Marder. billion market in 2023 projected to grow to $3.09

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

Modern Restaurant Management

In today's digital landscape, restaurants have become prime targets for cybercriminals who take advantage of potential entry points from point-of-sale systems, online ordering platforms, customer databases, loyalty programs and third-party delivery services. Consider the alarming pattern over the past three years.

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Should Momofuku Own the Term ‘Chili Crunch’?

EATER

In a cease-and-desist letter sent March 18, 2024, Momofuku’s lawyer accuses Malaysian food brand Homiah, maker of Sambal Chili Crunch — called Crispy Sambal prior to 2023 — of infringing on its trademark rights. It now appears to be going after brands with both spellings. Maintaining trademarks requires policing its use. “It

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The Complete Checklist For Selling Your Restaurant In 2024: Pre-Sale, Sale & Post-Sale

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Selling a restaurant can be a major decision for many reasons. One of the main reasons is to cut losses due to financial challenges, with 52% of restaurant owners saying high operating and food costs are really cutting into their profits. If restaurants in your area sell at a multiple of 2.5

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How to Open a Bar: Comprehensive Guide on Starting a Bar

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Running a bar is a lucrative business, proven by the fact that this industry is estimated to be valued at a whopping $36 billion in 2024. However, note that bar profit margins vary due to various factors like tax rates, licensing laws, customer demographics, and the cost of living in your area.

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