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TV or Not TV, the License Is the Question

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A common misconception regarding using TVs publicly is business owners assuming the music license that’s needed is included in their agreement with their service provider. Cable agreements do not include licensing for music. When a business uses TVs publicly, the music on them must be licensed by the business itself.

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Going Mobile with Contactless ID for the Post-COVID Restaurant Experience

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To date, a thorough look at an ID requires handing over a physical credential – but now, the prospect of mobile driver’s licenses (mDL) opens the potential for accurate contactless ID checks as an important part of the overall move towards safer transactions. Every effort is being made to ensure customers feel safe and protected.

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How to Deal with Legal Regulations Affecting Your New Restaurant

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How to Deal with Legal Regulations Affecting Your New Restaurant There’s no universal checklist for all of the necessary licenses, permits, inspections, postings, and signage for your new restaurant. Jennifer says, “It’s really important to understand that city agencies don’t communicate with each other.

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How To Start A Catering Business in 20 Steps

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Along the way, we’ll address such issues as: Working from home or a storefront The importance of state and local health codes Creating a business plan Getting incorporated and licensed Hiring and scheduling employees We’ll also discuss financing (to make it all possible) and advertising and marketing (to keep it all going).

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Protecting Your Customers: How to Scale Your Food Safety Culture Across Multiple Locations

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Mitigating the risk of foodborne illness in a growing and franchised business requires a solid and evolving training program, transparent communications, and verified electronic documentation of your food safety procedures. Managers need to keep track of employees’ training certifications, whether company-based or official state licenses.

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Food Delivery Exposure Best Practices: Tips for Hired and Non-Owned Auto Exposure Controls

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License and Insurance – If employees who don’t normally deliver food for the restaurant are using their own vehicles, restaurant management should check for a valid license and insurance before asking the employee to deliver food. Recheck to make sure that the employee is still using the same vehicle.

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How To Start a Landscaping Business: Step-by-Step Guide

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Some services absolutely demand special equipment (and even special training), and offering them right out of the gate can put a serious dent in your startup capital. 4) Investigate landscaping tools and technology As we mentioned, you may need some serious equipment to get your business going.