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2023 Reflections: The Year That Was in Restaurants, Part Three

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For many craft beverage brands, the local brewery taproom (providing daily “market research”) is incentivizing creators to “create again" emphasizing local ingredients and unique blends (across al l ABV's while also developing beyond-beer options. Why such a “hard” insurance market?

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After Two ‘100-Year Floods’ in Just a Dozen Years, Vermont Restaurants Look to Rebuild Stronger

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Phil Scott detailed plans for a $20 million fund from the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development to disburse grants of up to $20,000 to affected businesses and nonprofits, and more in some cases of damage totaling more than $1 million. Three Penny Taproom also has flood insurance.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-August 2021 Edition

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Despite these efforts, some wineries are finding that the property insurance they once relied on is no longer available or is prohibitively expensive. ” Linked here is the full report, which also includes info on Massachusetts ABCC Section 25E½ decision and how it’s affecting brewery distribution agreements.

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Tyga Bites and Sushi with an Attitude

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In recent months, they have been advising clients on issues ranging from Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to reducing and rehiring employees to recovering losses from insurance companies and renegotiating leases. Selvin (insurance and business interruption) and Elliot N. Other members of the new practice include: Randy S.

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Digital Dining and ‘Restaurant Recovery’ Show

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When paired with other products like Square Marketing and Square Loyalty, sellers can strengthen customer relationships, create open lines of communication, and incentivize patrons to keep coming back. module and localized speakerphone, enabling users to communicate clearly on mobile calls and in person.

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Ghost Kitchen Franchise and Pandemic Resources

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Interest for alcohol-related experiences has increased since June 1, relative to other food activities, with a rise in consumer interest for wineries (up 51 percent), cideries (up 39 percent), breweries (up 24 percent) and distilleries (up 19 percent). Meanwhile, grocery related businesses are on the decline as people spend less time at home.

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