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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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However, one way to boost your restaurant's chances of success is by using a beer and wine license to offer creative cocktails—without the high cost and red tape of a full liquor license. The Hidden Costs of a Full Liquor License and a Cost-Effective Solution Across the U.S.,

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Hiring Professional Security to Protect Your Restaurant

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Security Firm Licensing. It is important to check if the security firm you are considering is legally licensed in your state. Legally licensed security firms ensure that you’re hiring a professional, capable of protecting your property and patrons. Emergency Response.

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Cybersecurity Advice for Restaurateurs

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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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Sorting Out Paperwork and Licensing Below is a breakdown of the licenses and documentation you'll need: Business license : The cost of registering your business will vary by state and includes a registration and filing fee. To apply for a liquor license, consult the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Agency) in your state.

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Bridging the Gap: Integrating Legal and Insurance Considerations into Restaurant Cybersecurity Response

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More recently, Panda Restaurant Group disclosed a March 2024 data breach that compromised driver's license numbers and other personal information of nearly 240,000 current and former employees. This can lead to unpleasant surprises when filing claims.

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Seven Questions Restaurants Should be Asking About Insurance Coverage

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How Will my Coverage Apply to Off-Site Events? Ensuring your staff are properly trained, certified, licensed and able to be covered by the appropriate insurance is essential to keeping your customers safe and protecting your business from costly fines. Food service businesses, such as caterers, face additional risks.

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Before I Even Had a Fiance, I Knew I’d Bake My Own Wedding Cake

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The day we got the wedding license, we met another friend for dinner and he let us know that he had officiated a friends wedding, so we asked if hed oversee ours. Baking my own wedding cake gave me the perfect extremely personal task to focus on in anticipation of what is a big, nerve-wracking day, even when its a small event.

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