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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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In California, annual fees for a liquor license can also reach up to $1M, depending on factors like operating hours, customer policies, and whether the establishment offers on-site brewing. This trend highlights a shift in consumer behavior, with dining places increasingly seeking unique experiences rather than just a meal.

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2025 Restaurant Outlook: A Recipe for Success with Risk Management

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Outsourcing high-risk services, such as delivery, can alleviate exposure to rising auto insurance costs, which are projected to climb in 2025. To remain resilient, businesses must prioritize enterprise risk management (ERM) strategies that integrate risk management, HR and insurance planning.

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Nine Critical HR and Payroll Steps to Prepare Your Restaurant for 2025

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Bonus Tip : Structure your handbook around the employee lifecycle, covering company culture and recruitment through performance management and termination to ensure a clear, easy-to-follow guide for every stage of the employee experience. Updating Labor Law Posters : Hang the latest posters in prominent employee areas.

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The Increasing Threat of Fake IDs Around Independence Day

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Independence Day has become an increased security and compliance risk where venues often experience overwhelming crowds, limited security staff, and a swarm of underage partygoers attempting to bypass age restrictions. These increasingly sophisticated counterfeits can bypass manual inspection and easily deceive basic scanning devices.

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What Restaurant Owners Need to Grow: Legal Strategies for Long-Term Success

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With over 25 years of experience in legal strategy, risk management and market expansion, I have had the privilege of helping brands navigate these challenges, and I would like to share a few key lessons to help restaurant operators thrive in today’s dynamic environment.

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Average Restaurant Profit Margins: What They Are And How to Improve Yours

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It factors in all your operating expenses, like labor, rent, insurance, equipment repairs, marketing, and more. came to $35,000, and your operating expenses (labor, rent, insurance, etc.) Customers are price-sensitive Raise your menu prices too much, and your loyal customers start to disappear. added up to $60,000.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Two

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Digital not only powers seamless experiences but also unlocks guest data that can elevate hospitality across all touchpoints, both digital and in-person. The customer's needs always come first, even though my prices continue to rise. That's why we instituted lower-priced lunch specials and made other adjustments.