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Serve and Sip Responsibly: Tackling Restaurant Liquor Liability Concerns

Modern Restaurant Management

Serving minors due to improper ID verification can result in fines, a restaurant losing their liquor license and reputational damage. In addition to ID scanners, point-of-sale (POS) system alerts can notify staff when a guest has reached a pre-set drink limit, helping to prevent over consumption.

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The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Costs

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Not only do you have to manage many costs including, labor, equipment, and food—but you have to do it while dealing with inevitable price increases. In this guide we won't worry too much about the differences, but in general: A restaurant cost is a one-time expenditure on a material resource like food, liquor, dishes or kitchen equipment.

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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. Good profit margins are what allow you to reinvest in your team, upgrade equipment, expand your menu, or just take a breath between shifts. This gives you a sense of how effective your menu pricing is.

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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

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Obtain Permits and Licenses. Sourcing Equipment. This includes but is not limited to your equipment, permits, menu, and marketing. Rent, equipment costs, supplies, marketing, and paying staff are among the costs you'll incur when just starting. Business License. Liquor License. Research the Market.

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Cybersecurity Advice for Restaurateurs

Modern Restaurant Management

Numerous states including New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, California, and Texas have enacted statutes requiring entities that own or license the personally identifying information of state residents to implement and maintain reasonable security procedures appropriate to the nature of the information and the size and operations of each entity.

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Owning a Bar: Everything You Need to Know

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Equipment : What equipment will you need? Sourcing the Right Equipment Your budget, target market, and concept will dictate your equipment needs. The size of the space is important, as you'll need enough room for customers and all of your bar's equipment. Your team : Who do you need to make this work?

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

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For weekly or more in-depth reporting, accounting software that integrates with your POS system is recommended.  Your P&L line items should be consistent with the ones on different platforms—POS, inventory management, and accounting software. Those sales line items should match the ones in your POS reporting.

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