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

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Traditional sit-down restaurants and mobile food businesses have uniquely different needs when it comes to insurance. While there is some overlap in coverage needs, it’s important to understand the differences when it comes to insuring your business. Traditional Sit-Down Restaurant Insurance Needs. Property Insurance.

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Assessing Coronavirus Insurance Coverage Risks for Restaurants

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For that reason, restaurant and business owners typically carry business income coverage, also referred to as business interruption coverage, which is insurance coverage intended to replace lost income in the event business is halted or interrupted for some reason, such as a natural disaster.

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Restaurants Under Attack from Cybercriminals: How to Protect Your Business

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That's why it's essential for restaurants to consider cyber liability insurance. First, they typically store significant customer and employee data, including names, addresses, and credit card information. Malware attacks : Malware is a type of software that is designed to damage or disrupt computer systems.

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Restaurant Budgeting: How to Create A Restaurant Budget

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However, as a rule, the primary costs you can expect in running your restaurant are usually related to food, labor, and rent. Then, ensure you have clear and designated columns for income, costs/expenses like rent, hiring costs, and labor, to name a few, and of course, your sales. For a small business, this should be enough.

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French Court Orders Insurance Company to Pay Restaurant COVID-19 Claims

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In what has been a closely watched case, a court in France recently ruled that France’s largest insurer must pay on a claim brought by a restaurant forced to shut down due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Many insurance companies, however, have already begun to signal their intent to deny pandemic-related claims.

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New PPP Loan Insurance Covers Food Service Establishments if the SBA Later Finds They Were Ineligible for the PPP Loan Program

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Consider PPP loan insurance to cover damages, legal fees and fines if the SBA determines that your business was ineligible for the loan. Have 500 or fewer employees, taking into account any and all affiliates. ” Get to Know PPP Loan Insurance. Payroll calculations made in connection with the loan application.

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Defects in Buildings: What Restaurant Owners Need to Know

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In light of the recent Surfside condominium collapse of Champlain Towers South, many building owners and tenants are evaluating the condition of their buildings, including deferred maintenance items and potential construction and design defects. Review your commercial property insurance policy. Cracked floor tile.

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