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Seven Questions Restaurants Should be Asking About Insurance Coverage

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Food service businesses, such as caterers, face additional risks. If you are a caterer, you’ll face traditional restaurant risks like equipment breakdown and damage to your property; however, you may have a greater interest in coverage such as hired and non-owned vehicle insurance. How Will my Coverage Apply to Off-Site Events?

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

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For restaurants with liquor licenses, catering to millennials is key. Consider seasonal flavors, cold brew variations, and creative blends to cater to a broader range of preferences. Millennials and Mocktails : House-made cocktails can be a draw, but most respondents prefer non-alcoholic options.

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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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How Insurance Needs Differ for Traditional Restaurants v. Mobile Food Businesses 

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And when it comes to a traditional sit-down restaurant versus a mobile food business, such as a food truck, catering business, or food cart, the insurance needs of both are vastly different and unique. There are several types of mobile food businesses, including food trucks, catering, and food carts. Catering Business Insurance Needs.

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Before I Even Had a Fiance, I Knew I’d Bake My Own Wedding Cake

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The day we got the wedding license, we met another friend for dinner and he let us know that he had officiated a friends wedding, so we asked if hed oversee ours. We chose the venue because a friend was its beverage director and offered his help in setting it up.

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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

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Obtain Permits and Licenses. This knowledge will help you answer these questions and more– helping you differentiate yourself from the competition and best cater your coffee shop to the community's needs. Once you've validated your idea, you can dive into the nitty-gritty: Obtain Permits and Licenses. Business License.

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