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Seven Questions Restaurants Should be Asking About Insurance Coverage

Modern Restaurant Management

While maybe less cute than National Pet Day (4/11) and less tasty than National Cheeseburger Day (9/18), National Insurance Day on June 28 encourages businesses to shop around for the BEST insurance partner to ensure financial success and safety for all involved. Food service businesses, such as caterers, face additional risks.

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Serve and Sip Responsibly: Tackling Restaurant Liquor Liability Concerns

Modern Restaurant Management

At All Solutions Insurance, we saw a recent claim in which a restaurant faced a multi-million-dollar lawsuit after over-serving a guest who later caused a fatal car accident. Serving minors due to improper ID verification can result in fines, a restaurant losing their liquor license and reputational damage.

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

ChowNow

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.) Good profit margins are what allow you to reinvest in your team, upgrade equipment, expand your menu, or just take a breath between shifts.

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How to Read a Restaurant P&L (Profit and Loss) Statement + Free Template

SpotOn

Health insurance, retirement plans (401(k)), paid time off (PTO) (vacation, sick leave, holiday pay), workers compensation, and meal discounts Training and onboarding. Fixing kitchen equipment, HVAC systems, plumbing, refrigeration units, and general facility upkeep. This helps reduce future equipment purchases. Marketing.

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Your Guide to A Food Truck Commissary: What it is and How to Start One

The Food Corridor

These licensed commercial spaces give operators a place to store inventory, prep food, and clean their equipment—ensuring they meet health codes and run efficiently. Storage & Prep Space – Commissaries offer access to commercial equipment, dry storage, and prep stations, without the need for a large upfront investment.

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Restaurant Profit Margin: 7 Ways To Actually Make Your Operation More Profitable

SpotOn

But many owners don't account for the high fixed costs of bars —like repairs, insurance, and alcohol theft which can leave them with less profit than expected. These include rent, utilities, licenses, equipment, repairs, credit card processing fees—anything that's not labor or COGS. Overhead costs.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

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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